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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2024-11-19 A Path of Listening, Resting and Learning to Trust 42:23
Yong Oh
Reflections on suchness and the Tathagatha, what we can be inspired by from the story of the Buddha underneath the Rose Apple Tree, learning to trust resting and listening. Bhavana as doing less, not more.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Natural Radiance: Exploring the Freedom of Awareness

2024-11-18 Coming Home to the H.E.A.R.T.H. in “Interesting” Times 1:37:16
Nikki Mirghafori
Using the acronym H.E.A.R.T.H., we’ll explore: Honor Goodness (Internal and External). Embrace Rest, Joy, and Gratitude Awaken Awareness and Embodiment. Release Through Letting Go. Tend Wholesome Habits. Harness Stability for Others.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2024-11-18 Exploring the Nature of Awareness (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 51:10
Mark Coleman
What is Awareness. This talk explores its presence, dimensions, function and capacity and how recognizing and abiding in awareness allows freedom and non-reactivity.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Natural Radiance: Exploring the Freedom of Awareness

2024-11-18 Guided Meditation on Body, Vedana, Citta 53:10
Devon Hase
Review of the first three foundations of mindfulness, followed by a guided practice using these different objects.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Natural Radiance: Exploring the Freedom of Awareness

2024-11-17 Refuge in Dhamma 47:06
Devon Hase
Reflections on the qualities of the second refuge. Dhamma as truth, timeless, here and now, leading inwards to the source. Nature stories and Nico stories included.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Natural Radiance: Exploring the Freedom of Awareness

2024-11-16 Body Scan with Loving Awareness 27:38
Devon Hase
The body is full of awareness. An exploration of metta as awareness and awareness as metta in the body.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Natural Radiance: Exploring the Freedom of Awareness

2024-11-14 Guided Lovingkindness Practice 36:11
Lisa Ernst
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Finding Your Ground: Mindful Yoga and Embodied Dharma

2024-11-14 Form, Emptiness and Luminal Space 59:32
Grace Fisher
Begins with a 30m meditation and is followed by a Dharma talk. (Group discussion has been removed)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Thursday Morning Women’s Group

2024-11-13 Wise Effort as a Path to Compassion 1:13:10
Heidi Bourne
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2024-11-13 Refuge in Sangha: Interconnectedness and Belonging (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 68:45
Kate Johnson
The Buddha didn't awaken alone, we don't awaken alone. Sangha is essential for these times. Caring for all dimensions of Mara. Touching the earth.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Finding Your Ground: Mindful Yoga and Embodied Dharma

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