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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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2011-02-18 The Truth in Ordinary Things 54:39
Winnie Nazarko
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Our lives are the raw material for liberating insight to arise. Even outside of meditation, the three characteristics of conditioned things -- impermanence, unsatisfactoriness and not-self -- are present in all experience. Understanding this directly and continuously, in the context of the Buddha's core teachings, leads to liberation.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Monthlong Insight Retreat

2011-02-17 Transforming Difficult Emotions -- From Poison to Medicine 61:48
Susie Harrington
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When difficult emotions arise in our practice, developing a skillful and willing relationship is an important part of the path. Emotions are the natural human response, and a natural and important part of the path.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Monthlong Insight Retreat

2011-02-16 The Power of Generosity 62:19
Carol Wilson
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Monthlong Insight Retreat

2011-02-16 Concentration Practice III 55:28
Donald Rothberg
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We review our previous exploration of concentration practices with further treatment of 1) wise effort, 2) how concentration deepens toward the Jhanas, and 3) the relationship of concentration and insight practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2011-02-15 Working with the Judging Mind 56:07
James Baraz
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Monthlong Insight Retreat

2011-02-14 True Love-Romantic Love 55:40
Mark Coleman
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What is romantic love & how does it compare to metta/boundless love that is the heart's true capacity
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2011-02-14 The Striving Mind 47:34
Winnie Nazarko
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The Buddha took effort to its far point, bringing himself close to death in the pursuit of awakening. Then he had a change of understanding, let go of self-punishment and awoke. We too need to discern when our effort is skillful, and when we are out of balance in striving. How to recognize and let go of unskillful striving.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Monthlong Insight Retreat

2011-02-13 The Dhamma Gate of Restlessness 55:04
Sally Armstrong
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Monthlong Insight Retreat

2011-02-12 The Seven Factors of Awakening 62:22
Guy Armstrong
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Monthlong Insight Retreat

2011-02-11 Reflections on The First Noble Truth 55:34
Carol Wilson
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The First Noble Truth, that of "Dukkha" -- is to be understood, so said The Buddha -- yet often when we think about it, our reactions can tend towards aversion: "life is suffering." I feel this is an inaccurate reflection of the freeing potential of understanding this teaching.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Monthlong Insight Retreat

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