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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2021-11-04 Evening Dharma Talk #1: The Nature of Samadhi and Samatha Practice (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 59:12
Donald Rothberg
We explore further the nature of samadhi and samatha practice, cultivating samadhi, pointing to the importance of samadhi and samatha practice, the different ways of practicing, and some of the challenges of such practice. We identify five main challenges and suggest some of the ways of working with the challenges.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Settling, Seeing, and Luminous Awareness

2021-11-04 The Gathering of Sangha 18:56
Grace Fisher
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Thursday Morning Women’s Group

2021-11-03 "Dukkha as the Path to Happiness" 49:48
Heidi Bourne
The “Dharmette” of this subject is covered from the beginning up to 17 minutes + 34 seconds. A silent meditation immediately follows, then a 5-minute break (which is not recorded here). The full Dharma talk on this subject starts at 17 minutes + 38 seconds.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2021-11-01 Monday Night Dharma Talk - The Power of Holding a Sacred Name 65:37
Kittisaro
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Year to Live 2021

2021-10-31 The Elements: Why They are Important in Practice 48:37
Tuere Sala
Spirit Rock Meditation Center BIPOC Voices - Series

2021-10-31 Morning Instructions - establishing an anchor. 35:39
Tuere Sala
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Year to Live 2021

2021-10-27 Intimacy with Everything: The Necessity of Suffering 67:33
Heidi Bourne
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2021-10-25 The Importance of Practice 41:17
Tuere Sala
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2021-10-25 Guided Metta Meditation 29:32
Mark Coleman
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Natural Radiance: The Freedom of Awareness

2021-10-25 Morning Sit With Instructions 60:50
Mark Coleman
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Natural Radiance: The Freedom of Awareness

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