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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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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

2007-07-09 Buddhist Psychology 63:44
Jack Kornfield
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2007-07-04 The Dharma And Democracy 58:33
Donald Rothberg
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Thich Nhat Hanh has written of how the encounter of Dharma and democracy will bring something new and exciting to the world. We explore 1. the beauty and dream of democracy and its resonance with the Dharma, 2. what currently needs attention in our would-be democracy and 3. a vision of how the connection of Dharma and democracy mature is vital for ourselves and our world.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2007-07-02 Lessons In Practice 1:12:49
Ajahn Plien
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2007-06-27 The Seven Factors Of Awakening 50:39
Donald Rothberg
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We explore in general the Seven Factors as a guide to our practice and as an experience of awakened being and presence. We examine each of the seven: mindfulness, investigation, effort, rapture or joy, stillness, concentration and equanimity, with suggestions of what to do to cultivate each quality.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

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