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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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2009-07-29 Lovingkindness 52:46
Joseph Goldstein
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"What we frequently think about and ponder upon becomes the inclination of the mind." - The Buddha This talk explores the cultivation of loving thoughts and feelings - what supports it and what obstructs it.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Insight Meditation

2009-07-28 My Enemy, My Teacher 45:07
Winnie Nazarko
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When we attempt to extend metta (loving-kindness) to difficult people, things get interesting. In order to expand our capacity to love, we must strengthen our motivation to do so and work with obstacles which may arise. Through reflecting on the value of metta in our families and communities, we find the courage to undertake this spiritual challenges. Includes guided meditation.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Insight Meditation

2009-07-28 Opening to Grief 51:51
Sky Dawson
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The Four Noble Truths and opening to grief.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Insight Meditation

2009-07-27 The Sure Heart's Release Part I of II 57:22
Kamala Masters
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The mindful cultivation of Dana (giving), Sila (Living in Harmony) and Bhavana (Developing the Mind) as the 3 pillars upon which our Chamma life rests. Part I - Dana and Sila; Part II - Developing the Mind
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Insight Meditation

2009-07-26 Understanding Liberation by Uprroting the Defilements 57:40
Steve Armstrong
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Suffering is rooted in the defilements that visit the mind. Liberating understanding emerges naturally from continuity of awareness leading to insight. Along the way, speech, behavior, the mind and understanding are purified.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Insight Meditation

2009-07-25 Turning the Mind Toward the Dharma 55:49
Joseph Goldstein
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The four mind-changing reflections: precious human birth, impermanence, karma and the defects of samsara.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Insight Meditation

2009-07-23 Metta in the context of spiritual practice. 57:31
Anushka Fernandopulle
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Last talk after a week long metta retreat. Puts metta in context of other dharma teachings and mindfulness practice. Some suggestions of practicing metta in daily life.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Metta Retreat

2009-07-22 The Wisdom of No Complaints 52:21
Sylvia Boorstein
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2009-07-22 The Beautiful Qualities of Compassion and Equanimity 55:19
Sally Armstrong
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The four Brahma Viharas are loving-kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity. The foundation practice is metta, or loving-kindness, which cultivates a friendly and kind attitude towards ourselves, others and all experiences. When this caring heart meets suffering, it naturally responds with compassion. But the last Brahma Vihara, equanimity, the quality of calm acceptance, is necessary keep the heart in balance and open to all the joys and sorrows of our lives.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Metta Retreat

2009-07-21 What's Not Wrong...Mudita, Uplifting States and Looking for the Good. 65:10
James Baraz
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How mudita (sympathetic joy) and uplifting states are supports for wise effort.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Metta Retreat

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