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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2026-08-31 Self-Compassion and Self-Directed Loving Kindness Practice (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 48:28
Diana Winston
This guided session teaches the basics of self-compassion: mindfulness for judgmental thoughts, kindness towards self, and recognition of shared humanity. The guided meditation focuses on sending kindness to self.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Refuge & Respite: A Vipassanā Retreat for Beginners

2026-08-30 Dharma Builds Resilience 64:58
Pawan Bareja
Spirit Rock Meditation Center BIPOC Voices - Series

2026-08-30 Mindfulness Meditation: Getting Started (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 69:11
Diana Winston
This short talk and longer guided meditation offers a clear introduction to how to practice mindfulness with an emphasis on finding and anchor and gathering your wild mind.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Refuge & Respite: A Vipassanā Retreat for Beginners

2026-08-27 Listening for the Voice of Wisdom 66:16
Grace Fisher
Begins with a 30m meditation and is followed by a Dharma Talk
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Thursday Morning Women’s Group

2026-08-26 Seeing Clearly: A Million Shades of Grey 55:30
Heidi Bourne
Begins with a 30m meditation and is followed by a Dharma Talk. All group discussion is removed save for 1 share.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2026-08-25 Mind States, Thoughts and Mental Formations (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 56:44
Amana Brembry Johnson
What is the mind like right now? Contracted? Distracted? Collected? Liberated?
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Liberating the Heart: Navigating Seven Gates to Inner Freedom

2026-08-24 The Myths of Identities 1:42:23
Ying Chen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2026-08-23 Contemplating the Body and Breath~ 1st Foundation of Mindfulness (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 52:49
Noliwe Alexander
Instructions on the First Foundation of Mindfulness; Settling the Body, Accessing the Breath as an anchor, Practicing with the awareness of what is arising, including moment to moment sensations.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Liberating the Heart: Navigating Seven Gates to Inner Freedom

2026-08-22 Introduction to the Seven Awakening Factors (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 60:44
Amana Brembry Johnson
An intro to the awakening factors and the exchange of support between each factor.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Liberating the Heart: Navigating Seven Gates to Inner Freedom

2026-08-20 Stillness, Returning Home and Secret Vows 57:20
Grace Fisher
Begins with a 30m meditation and is followed by a Dharma Talk
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Thursday Morning Women’s Group

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