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Dharma Talks
given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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2022-07-20
A Lightly Guided Meditation to Cultivate Equanimity
35:34
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Donald Rothberg
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| After basic instructions in (1) settling and stabilizing attention, and (2) practicing mindfulness, there is a brief general guidance in practicing to cultivate equanimity, especially by noticing moments of reactivity (semi-consciously or unconsciously grasping or pushing away at the level of body, mind, or emotions), and exploring them. Such guidance is repeated about 15 minutes into the silent practice. |
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Monday and Wednesday Talks
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2022-07-13
Mettā and Samādhi (Absorbed in Loving Kindness) (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
49:20
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Tempel Smith
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| This style of meditation practice is designed to support both the strengthening of mettā (loving kindness) and samādhi (concentration). The kind and benevolent tone of the brahmavihārās (sacred dwellings) carries a deep beckoning of our hearts to be whole and steady, so these are wonderful and meaningful qualities to use for samādhi/concentration. After many days of practicing we can taste our hearts becoming whole and can better see the possibility of letting go of old habits based in greed, insecurity and hatred. |
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July Lovingkindness Retreat
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