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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2016-05-20 Opening to Suffering, Integrity and Forgiveness 1:11:48
James Baraz
In order to cultivate true well-being we need to learn to open to all the suffering in our lives. Living with integrity and learning how to forgive ourselves and others are essential supports in this process as well.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening Joy Retreat

2016-05-20 Day 3 Sitting/Instructions 61:39
James Baraz
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening Joy Retreat

2016-05-19 Late Evening Sitting 13:30
Debra Chamberlin-Taylor
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening Joy Retreat

2016-05-19 Letting Go Into Joy and Love 50:28
Debra Chamberlin-Taylor
How a friend's death reminds us of the freedom and joy possible as we let go. Specific suggestions that keep us open and let go.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening Joy Retreat

2016-05-19 Gratitude Practices 68:35
James and Jane Baraz
Using gratitude to awaken joy.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening Joy Retreat

2016-05-19 Day 2 Sitting/Instructions 58:36
Howard Cohn
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening Joy Retreat

2016-05-18 Intention and Mindfulness as Supports for Joy 55:23
James Baraz
The process of awakening joy starts with the intention to place well-being at the center of your life. Mindfulness is then utilized as the basic tool of a joyful life.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening Joy Retreat

2016-05-18 Self-Compassion 58:23
Jane Baraz
Teachings and exercises from Chris Germer's and Kristin Neff's Mindful Self-Compassion. How to hold our suffering as a support for Awakening Joy.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening Joy Retreat

2016-05-18 Transforming the Judgmental Mind 3 - Two ways of Transformation 66:46
Donald Rothberg
After a brief account of the nature of the judgmental mind, we explore (1) a more direct way of working with judgment through mindfulness, inquiry, reflection, etc.; and (2) a more indirect way of working with judgment, through cultivating awakened states and resources.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2016-05-17 Opening Night Talk 63:44
James Baraz, Debra Chamberlin-Taylor, Howard Cohn
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening Joy Retreat

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