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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2015-02-18 The Radiant Wheel - Dependent Origination 59:22
Sally Armstrong
The 12 links of Dependent Origination show us how suffering is created out of ignorance. Attending mindfully to any part of this process can bring more freedom and ease into our lives.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-18 Brahma Vihara Day 18 41:50
Greg Scharf
Mudita: Benefactor and Self
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-18 Thinning of the Self 3 67:32
Donald Rothberg
After a brief review of the last two talks - on the general theme of "not-self" and two ways of practicing (opening to the flow of experience, examining the "thick" self) we look at further ways of practicing including being aware of the particular constituents without adding "my" and "mine"; cultivating heart practices such as lovingkindness, compassion, forgiveness and empathy and opening to a "pure awareness" what has been called in the Thai Forest tradition, the "primal" or "radiant" mind.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2015-02-17 Exploring The Second Noble Truth 61:08
Carol Wilson
Exploring how tanha (craving) manifests in our own personal experience, and some of the ways it can be a cause of suffering and confusion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-17 Brahma Vihara Day 17 48:31
Sally Armstrong
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-16 Working with the Comparing Mind 61:14
James Baraz
Comparing and judging is a deeply ingrained habit pattern that's present until full enlightenment. How can we hold it wisely and work with it skillfully?
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-16 Brahma Viharas Day 16 38:58
Bonnie Duran
Karuna Compassion Practice
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-15 Views - The Teaching of Not-Self 52:37
Brian Lesage
This talk explores the Buddha's Teachings on Not-self as a practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-15 Brahma Viharas Day 15 48:02
James Baraz
Karuna: Benefactor, Self, Dear Friend and Neutral
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-14 5 Subjects for Frequent Reflection 50:20
Greg Scharf
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

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