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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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2010-02-05 A Question of Free Will: A Buddhist Perspective 1:55:31
Alan Wallace
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In this lecture, Alan Wallace will discuss how Buddhism focuses on how we may achieve greater freedom in the choices we make, rather than struggling with the metaphysical issue of whether we already have free will. The Buddha began by first identifying the ways in which we are clearly not free, then showed ways in which we may achieve greater freedom in the present moment, as well as reshape the influence of the past upon our present experience and direct the flow of our lives into the future. Central to the question of free will is the nature of human identity, and it is in this regard that the Buddhist view of emptiness and interdependence is truly revolutionary.
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2010-02-04 The Lion's Roar 57:54
James Baraz
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In Tibetan teachings the Lion's Roar is the "fearless proclamation that every situation is workable." Being humbled can lead to a profound, wise humility, doubt can lead to strong confidence and vulnerability can be the path to fearlessness.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February 2010 Month Long

2010-02-03 The Obstacles are the Path 62:55
Howard Cohn
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February 2010 Month Long

2010-02-03 Practicing with the Body- Part I 60:12
Donald Rothberg
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The body is the doorway to great transformation and mystery. Practicing with awareness of the body is central to grounding our practice in a highly mental culture. We explore 1) the importance of body-based practice, 2) our cultural and personal attitudes toward our bodies, and 3) a set of initial body practices.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-02-02 The Spiritual Journey 53:45
Sally Armstrong
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The archetype of the journey is often used to describe our spiritual practice. There are many qualities that are helpful to us in this journey, including the factors of the Noble Eightfold Path.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February 2010 Month Long

2010-02-01 Understanding The "Self" 53:37
Mark Coleman
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-02-01 Putting Your Trust In Awareness 53:24
Carol Wilson
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February 2010 Month Long

2010-01-31 Understanding the Teachings of Not-Self (Anatta) 69:30
Mark Coleman
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The Buddha gave many teachings to explore how self-identity and attachment to self arise through identification with the five skandas/aggregates (body, feelings, perceptions, mental processes and consciousness). this talk explores this theme and how to work with the "selfing" process.
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2010-01-30 Awakening Joy Daylong PM Session 3:09:21
James Baraz
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James and co-writer of Awakening Joy Shoshana Alexander, plus many friends from the 10-month course--dharma teachers, happiness experts, neuroscientists, musicians and more--share their thoughts on true happiness. This is the PM Session which includes Syvia Boorstein, and Anam Thubten Rinpoche.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-01-30 Awakening Joy 2:42:34
James Baraz
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James and co-writer of Awakening Joy Shoshana Alexander, plus many friends from the 10-month course--dharma teachers, happiness experts, neuroscientists, musicians and more--share their thoughts on true happiness. This is the AM Session which includes Rick Foster and Greg Hicks, Rick Hansen, and performances by Eve Decker, Betsy Rose and Jennifer Berezen.
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