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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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2009-11-03 The Poisoned Arrow 60:43
Stephen Batchelor
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A reflection on the Buddha's parable of the "poisoned arrow" (Malunkyaputta Sutta M63). This key text illustrates how the Dhamma is therapeutic, pragmatic and not concerned with metaphysical questions, which the Buddha regards as irrelevant and refuses to comment upon. What he does comment upon is the Four Noble Truths. The talk concludes with a reflection on the Buddha's account of his awakening as an insight into conditioned arising.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Meditation and Study Retreat

2009-11-02 The Three Trainings: Ethics, Concentration and Wisdom 45:31
Martine Batchelor
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An exploration of the three trainings and reflection on cultivation and effect.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Meditation and Study Retreat

2009-11-02 Mindfulness - What It Is and What Makes It Difficult 64:30
Donald Rothberg
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On this first evening of the retreat, we explore the nature of mindfulness in general and how we practice mindfulness of the body in particular. We then examine the five "difficult energies" (nivarana or "hindrances"), and how they make mindfulness difficult and how to practice when they are present.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Cultivating Clear Seeing, Opening the Heart

2009-11-02 The City 61:18
Stephen Batchelor
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As the first of a series of 6 talks, Stephen outlines his project to "deconstruct" Buddhism in order to uncover the foundational ideas in which it is erected. He then analyzes the Buddha's metaphor of the "ancient path that leads to an ancient city" to suggest that the core teachings of the Dhamma are to be seen as forming the template for a restored civilization...
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Meditation and Study Retreat

2009-10-31 The Secular Buddha 63:13
Stephen Batchelor
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An introduction to and overview of the concept of secular Buddhism.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2009-10-31 Making it Your Own Practice 49:12
Larry Yang
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Closing last day talk.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Insight Meditaton

2009-10-28 The Wisdom of Taking Refuge 53:25
Spring Washam
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The wisdom of taking the three refuges until we reach enlightenment. How wisdom begins to cut greed, hatred and delusion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Insight Meditaton

2009-10-28 Emptiness & Compassion Part II 64:52
Donald Rothberg
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We first review basic perspectives on emptiness and compassion and then explore three basic ways to access emptiness: 1) being with inner flow of experience and seeing where self and fixation occur, 2) opening to the "flow experience" in activities and relationships and 3) cultivating a sense of interconnection
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2009-10-27 Living with Freedom: the Practice of Letting Go 55:30
Larry Yang
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Simplicity, Restraint and Renunciation as Metta/Lovingkindness Practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Insight Meditaton

2009-10-24 Grounded and Spacious 55:49
Julie Wester
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Resting on the earth; sitting in spacious awareness; experience body as a field of energy. Direct experience.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Insight Meditaton

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