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In Memoriam: Rick Woudenberg


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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2018-05-09 Morning Instructions: Maranasati (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 39:06
Bhikkhu Analayo
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Contemplating Death/Awakening to Life (Maranasati Retreat)

2018-05-09 Happiness and Paramis 2:14:22
Sylvia Boorstein
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2018-05-08 Death contemplation awakens us to life (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 56:53
Nikki Mirghafori
In this talk, Nikki Mirghafori (first ~30 minutes) and Eugene Cash (the rest) discuss how death contemplation helps us awaken to living this life, with embracing letting go and not knowing.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Contemplating Death/Awakening to Life (Maranasati Retreat)

2018-05-08 Day 3 Morning Instructions: This could be my last breath (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 42:27
Nikki Mirghafori
Guided meditation from the Maranasati Sutta.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Contemplating Death/Awakening to Life (Maranasati Retreat)

2018-05-07 Death: "This is Nature, This is Natural" (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 57:46
Nikki Mirghafori
The first part of the talk, the hindrances (Nivarana in Pali), also translated as veils, are discussed through the lens of Maranasati practice. The second part of the talk is devoted to sharing lessons from my mother's recent passing.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Contemplating Death/Awakening to Life (Maranasati Retreat)

2018-05-07 Mindful Loving Awareness - Monday Night Dharma Talk - Part 1 - The Three Gates to Freedom 65:33
Jack Kornfield
When you are mindful, loving awareness offers you practical and revolutionary gifts of freedom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2018-05-07 Mindful Loving Awareness - Monday Night Dharma Talk - Part 2 - Big Sky Mind Meditation 44:57
Jack Kornfield
Guided Meditation
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2018-05-06 Maranasati Normalizing Death (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 52:43
Eugene Cash
Exploring the Buddhist teaching of Maranasati: Mindfulness of Death How it’s taught and how one personally works with, recognizes and manifests this practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Contemplating Death/Awakening to Life (Maranasati Retreat)

2018-05-06 Day 1 Morning Instructions: Settling in, noticing aliveness. (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 1:13:57
Nikki Mirghafori
Settling in with the breath and body. Feeling the aliveness present in this moment.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Contemplating Death/Awakening to Life (Maranasati Retreat)

2018-05-05 Building the Raft - Day 1 - Question and Answer period 43:45
Ayya Santacitta
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

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