The greatest gift is the
gift of the teachings
 
Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2026-05-24 Right View as an Organizational Principle for Life 1:25:10
Gullu Singh
Right View is seeing in a way that aligns with reality. It is not a static belief or fixed opinion, but an ongoing, dynamic, experiential alignment with what is true. Right View brings the mind and heart into harmony, like a wheel properly set on its axle. With Right View comes clarity. We begin to see the distortions caused by clinging, greed, hatred, and delusion, and that seeing empowers us to act in ways that reduce suffering. One of the most important teachings on wise view, the Sammādiṭṭhi Sutta (MN 9), offers a simple organizing principle—a kind of Dhamma algorithm—that, when practiced, can lead to greater well-being, deeper wisdom, and ultimately freedom from grief, sorrow, lamentation, dukkha, and distress. The slides referenced in the talk can be found at https://links.gullusingh.com/e005e6
Spirit Rock Meditation Center BIPOC Voices - Series

2026-05-22 Calling Forth That Which Wants to Emerge (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 65:57
Ayya Santacitta
Guided meditation on space and the SOS (Sound of Silence)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Silence Behind the Noise: A Monastic Retreat

2026-05-22 The Four-Faced Smile of Brahma & the SOS (Sound of Silence) (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 62:54
Ayya Santacitta
Reflection on the four brahma viharas followed by a guided meditation.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Silence Behind the Noise: A Monastic Retreat

2026-05-21 Listening to What You Belong To (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 45:10
Ayya Santacitta
Guided Meditation on the five elements & SOS (sound of silence).
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Silence Behind the Noise: A Monastic Retreat

2026-05-21 May We Walk in Beauty & Joy 63:06
Grace Fisher
Begins with a 30m meditation and is immediately followed by a Dharma talk. (Group discussion has been omitted.)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Thursday Morning Women’s Group

2026-05-20 Awakening Factors and the Sound of Silence (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 45:27
Ayya Anandabodhi
A guided meditation of attending to the Sound of Silence within the framework of the Seven Awakening Factors. (This meditation practice begins with a period of guided standing meditation.)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Silence Behind the Noise: A Monastic Retreat

2026-05-20 Pay it Forward, Suffer Better 1:29:03
Heidi Bourne
Includes meditation, a dharma talk and a select group of questions & answers.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2026-05-20 Spacious Stillness (Meditation) 29:32
Francisco Morillo Gable
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Spirit Rock - Rainbow Sangha

2026-05-19 Practicing with the Sound of Silence (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 44:08
Ayya Anandabodhi, Ayya Santacitta, Ayya Santussika
A journey through the possibilities of practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Silence Behind the Noise: A Monastic Retreat

2026-05-19 Modern Monks, Timeless Wisdom: Meditation and Talk 1:54:25
Ajahn Kovilo, Ajahn Nisabho
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

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