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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2016-09-14 Practicing with Views 3 - Deconstructing Subtle Views 66:45
Donald Rothberg
After a review of our previous practices with everyday views, we explore more subtle views, including, including the methods of the Buddha's Middle Way, Nagarjuna, and Zen.
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2016-09-13 The Four Foundations of Creativity 47:47
Anne Cushman
An exploration of how mindfulness supports creative expression and how art-making can be a mindfulness practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Meditation and the Spirit of Creativity

2016-09-12 Monday Night Meditation Class 2:00:32
Mark Coleman
This talk explores various facets around relinquishing the ways we are constantly seeking something different than what is actually here and by doinf so, missing the peace that is already here.
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2016-09-11 Foundations of Insight Meditation 2:39:32
Mark Coleman
In this retreat, you will immerse yourself in the beautiful qualities of mindfulness, investigation and insight.
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2016-09-07 Practicing with Views - Part 2 69:55
Donald Rothberg
We continue to examine the nature of views and attachment to views, exploring the Buddha's pragmatic approach and working with an exercise to go more deeply into views, attachment to views, and what helps us be less attached to views.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2016-09-04 Practice as a Path of Happiness 64:27
James Baraz
The Buddha was called "The Happy One." Though he taught about suffering, the purpose was to experience true happiness.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Labor Day Insight meditation Retreat

2016-09-03 The Highest Happiness 64:44
Howard Cohn
Navigating the four truths as the path of happiness.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Labor Day Insight meditation Retreat

2016-09-03 Metta Practice - Self and Dear Friend 29:59
James Baraz
Guided metta practice with introductory remarks.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Labor Day Insight meditation Retreat

2016-09-02 Widening our Lens to the Way Things Are 51:13
Sharda Rogell
If we try to get the conditions of our life to match our expectations, we will be disappointed again & again. Understanding the Buddha's teaching on 'dukkha' helps us let go and see more clearly.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Labor Day Insight meditation Retreat

2016-09-02 Loving Kindness Practice 31:30
Howard Cohn
Short description of the Bhrama Viharas leading into initial guided Metta, including body, self, benefactor.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Labor Day Insight meditation Retreat

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