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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2011-04-23 Buddha Blues and Performance 35:21
Wes Nisker
Talk and performance
Spirit Rock Meditation Center World as Lover, World as Self

2011-04-23 The Elements; Q&A 63:46
Wes Nisker
Our Bones=earth; Blood, tears, sweat, fluids=water; warmth=fire/sun; breath=air; space=where we are/where it happens
Spirit Rock Meditation Center World as Lover, World as Self

2011-04-23 2 Forms of Power 55:06
Joanna Macy
Since the Greeks, Heraclitus-flow and change but Parmenides' view won out: THINGS, matter, stuff, leads to power OVER. But systems view more modern-energy/mind flows, information flows more important view.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center World as Lover, World as Self

2011-04-22 Two Pathways for Transforming the Judgmental Mind 56:10
Donald Rothberg
We explore through stories, teachings and poetry two basic ways of transforming judgments: 1. through mindfulness, reflection, inquiry and other tools we directly investigate judgments and their roots. 2. through developing the awakened mind, heart and body we come to rest more in our deep nature, helping in multiple ways to transform judgments.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Transforming the Judgmental Mind

2011-04-22 Readings and Group Haiku 1:22:37
Wes Nisker
Includes group break-up, sharing haiku and reading of haiku. Periods of silence.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center World as Lover, World as Self

2011-04-22 World as Lover, continued 42:04
Joanna Macy
Spirit Rock Meditation Center World as Lover, World as Self

2011-04-22 The Great Turning Stories and Exercise 56:10
Joanna Macy
The Three Stories of: 1) business as usual, 2) the great unraveling, and 3) the great turning. Exercise-7 generation present meeting future with questions and mike passed for reactions.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center World as Lover, World as Self

2011-04-22 Thoughts about Thinking 1:31:07
Wes Nisker
Also Big Sky Meditation; Q&A-including reflections on Ancestor Walk and Truth Mandala from day before
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2011-04-21 Transforming Judgments is Possible 57:36
Heather Sundberg
Through personal stories, practical techniques and humor, the talk outlines five areas for working with judgments: 1. Mindfulness of Body 2. RAIN Practice 3. Heart Practices 4. Learning about patterns 5. Value of wise friends
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Transforming the Judgmental Mind

2011-04-21 Honoring our Pain for the World 31:19
Joanna Macy
Tibetan prophecy, Shambala warriors, etc.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center World as Lover, World as Self

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