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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2010-04-08 Resources from the Teachings and Practice of the Buddha for Transforming Distressing States of Body, Heart and Mind 63:55
Donald Rothberg
We examine the twin tracks of transformation - (1) going into what is difficult, into our suffering and wounds; and (2) cultivating awakened states. We explore the resources of (1) wisdom, through examining the the Four Truths and the arrows; (2) mindfulness as a central tool leading to wisdom; and (3) heart practices such as lovingkindness - all with an eye to their roles in helping us to transform distress.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Transforming Distressing States of Mind, Heart, and Body­-For Ourselves and Our World

2010-04-07 Deepening Our Practice II: Deepening in Three Domains of Our Life 58:42
Donald Rothberg
We build from last week's identification of four broad ways of deepening formal practice: 1) developing simplicity, focus and a sense of clear priorities in one's life; 2) developing a strong support structure in various ways; 3) cultivating, in practice, qualities like mindfulness, metta, wisdom etc.; 4) developing a wise and compassionate sense of the path. We explore what these also mean in two other domains- everyday life (work relationships, family, community, the flow of our days); and our service and action in the larger world.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-04-05 Healing 66:35
Jack Kornfield
How the power of mindfulness brings healing, freedom, joy, and understanding.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2010-04-03 I'm Right, You're Wrong! Attachment to Views & the Buddha's Path of Non-Contention 69:30
Ajahn Amaro
Daylong at Spirit Rock- Part 6 of 6
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2010-04-03 I'm Right, You're Wrong! Attachment to Views & the Buddha's Path of Non-Contention 39:45
Ajahn Amaro
Daylong at Spirit Rock- Part 5 of 6
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2010-04-03 I'm Right, You're Wrong! Attachment to Views & the Buddha's Path of Non-Contention 49:07
Ajahn Amaro
Daylong at Spirit Rock- Part 4 of 6
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2010-04-03 I'm Right, You're Wrong! Attachment to Views & the Buddha's Path of Non-Contention 25:43
Ajahn Amaro
Daylong at Spirit Rock- Part 3 of 6
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2010-04-03 I'm Right, You're Wrong! Attachment to Views & the Buddha's Path of Non-Contention 1:10:13
Ajahn Amaro
Daylong at Spirit Rock- Part 2 of 6
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2010-04-03 I'm Right, You're Wrong! Attachment to Views & the Buddha's Path of Non-Contention 42:43
Ajahn Amaro
Part 1 0f 6
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2010-03-31 Deepening Our Formal Meditation Practice 55:42
Donald Rothberg
Through reflection on just having taught a month-long retreat and several poems, we explore a number of ways to deepen our formal meditation practice through simplicity, focus, building a strong "container", developing mindfulness and lovingkindness in relation to what happens, and increased invocation of the "wise parent" (or grandparent...aka "discipline").
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

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