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The greatest gift is the
gift of the teachings
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Dharma Talks
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2022-02-22
Guided Equanimity with Nature
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Tempel Smith
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To find equanimity within us we can reflect on how we naturally feel when in nature. We rarely judge nature or get rigidly stuck on our preferences. We can see a young sapling, a mature tree, a much older tree, and a fallen tree. We can see rabbits and coyotes, insects and birds who eat them. We let nature have its changing seasons. From these reflections we can find the open heart of caring equanimity, just wishing for respectful contact with the truth. Can we bring this to the human realm?
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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February Insight Meditation 1 Month Retreat
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2022-02-20
The 3rd and 4th Foundations of Mindfulness
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Tempel Smith
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While the 3rd and fourth foundations of mindfulness can be taught as their own separate topics, it can be very useful to look at the language and instruction given in both of them together. In the 3rd foundation we rest mindfully in all cognitive and emotional states as they arise and pass with the courage not to change them. In the 4th foundation of mindfulness we use this deeper intimacy from the 3rd foundation to act most skillfully in how we let go of suffering states and welcome wholesome states.
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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February Insight Meditation 1 Month Retreat
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