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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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2007-07-26 Understanding Insight: Dukkha And Anatta 61:30
Steve Armstrong
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Insight or the dawning realization of the three common characteristics rests on the continuity of mindful awareness. They offer the understanding of how to live at ease with all conditions and to do well in life.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Vipassana Retreat

2007-07-25 The Path Of The Bodhisattva - part 3 56:33
Donald Rothberg
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After an overview of the Bodhisattva path, and of the perfections of vow – intention, patience, and meditations, we look at the perfections of wisdom and skillful action. We end with an experiential exercise designed to a different situation.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2007-07-23 Resting The Mind Before It Falls Into Extremes 58:55
Kamala Masters
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Equanimity supports clarity of understanding through a spacious, balanced and calm mind. It leads the way for compassionate action that can be powerfully effective because it is free from aversion and attachment.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Vipassana Retreat

2007-07-22 Understanding The Defilements 57:31
Steve Armstrong
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Wisdom removes the defilements. Awareness is the foundation for growing wisdom. Defilements are visitors to the mind that cause suffering.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Vipassana Retreat

2007-07-19 "Calling All Bodhisattvas" 58:39
James Baraz
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We are not practicing for ourselves alone. Everyone benefits from the fruits of our practice. This talk explores how to actively and skillfully express our compassion, held with equanimity, in the world.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Metta Retreat

2007-07-18 The Path Of The Bodhisattva - part 2 53:16
Donald Rothberg
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In this second session, we first review the path of the Bodhisattva, exploring both the Theravada and Mahayara roots and the qualities (paramis, paramites) developed. We focus on vow – intentions, patience, and meditation, looking at how to make the Bodhisattva training real in our daily lives.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2007-07-16 Forgiveness 59:10
James Baraz
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Forgiveness is an essential part of Metta practice so that the heart can stay open and the kindness flows out easily. In this talk forgiveness toward ourselves, asking and extending forgiveness with others and forgiveness towards life are explored.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Metta Retreat

2007-07-16 Factors Of Enlightenment 61:13
Jack Kornfield
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The Factors of Enlightenment: A reminder to the heart of our natural awakening.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2007-07-15 Metta As Purification 65:43
Heather Martin
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As we settle more into our hearts, we find our beauty. How to hold them all in friendship.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Metta Retreat

2007-07-11 The Path Of The Bodhisattva - part 1: Intention - Vow And Patience 59:12
Donald Rothberg
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The path of the Bodhisattva is both a traditional and contemporary way of connecting inner practice and helping others. After an overview of the Theravada and Mahayara roots, we explore the practice of (1) intention - vows, and (2) patience.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

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