The greatest gift is the
gift of the teachings
 
Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2017-09-04 The Bodhisattva, Integration, and Next Steps 28:09
Donald Rothberg
Near the end of the retreat, offering of some integrative reflections to help us each reflect on our next steps following our three-day retreat.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Buddhist Practice and Gandhian/Kingian Nonviolence Training

2017-09-04 Forgiveness Practice 51:10
Donald Rothberg
A short talk on the nature of forgiveness, followed by instructions for one type of forgiveness practice, and then guidance in this practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Buddhist Practice and Gandhian/Kingian Nonviolence Training

2017-09-03 "Hatred Never Ceases by Hatred" (Retreat Version) (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 60:46
James Baraz
With so much greed and hatred and cruelty in our world, it is easy to react with anger and ill will; but that only adds to the negativity. There is a better way to respond and bring more consciousness to this situation leading to effective action.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Labor Day Insight Meditation Retreat

2017-09-03 Forms of Meditation Practice in Nonviolence Training; Metta (Lovingkindness) Practice 46:39
Donald Rothberg
First, there is a short account of the various types of meditative practice that complement more outwardly-oriented nonviolence training and that could constitute more inwardly-oriented nonviolence training. Then there is a brief introduction to metta practice, along with guidance in this practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Buddhist Practice and Gandhian/Kingian Nonviolence Training

2017-09-02 You are Beautiful as You Are (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 56:11
Howard Cohn
You are not measurable or comparable. You are a unique beautiful expression of life.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Labor Day Insight Meditation Retreat

2017-09-02 Day 3 Metta Practice (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 29:29
James Baraz
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Labor Day Insight Meditation Retreat

2017-09-02 The Two Arrows and Nonviolence Training: Teaching and Guided Practice 28:49
Donald Rothberg
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Buddhist Practice and Gandhian/Kingian Nonviolence Training

2017-09-02 Introductions & Overviews--Kazu Haga and Donald Rothberg 24:48
Donald Rothberg
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Buddhist Practice and Gandhian/Kingian Nonviolence Training

2017-09-01 Working With the Judging Mind (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 56:18
James Baraz
We often get lost in our negative judgements about ourselves and how we compare with others. We can work with these mind habits and see them as a catalyst for true compassion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Labor Day Insight Meditation Retreat

2017-09-01 Day 2 Metta Practice (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 32:34
Howard Cohn
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Labor Day Insight Meditation Retreat

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