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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
1995-02-01 Natural Antidotes To Hindrances 59:54
Sylvia Boorstein
Exploring some skillful means for dealing with difficult mind states.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

1995-01-02 Waking Up: Interesting Hobby Or Committed Vision 52:43
James Baraz
Reflecting and reconnecting with our heart's intention.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

1994-12-30 The Five Hindrances 60:34
Guy Armstrong
The five hindrances are difficult and painful forces in the mind, but also potential sources for greater freedom in our lives. We transform ourselves moment after moment not by getting rid of these energies but by learning to wake up within them.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

1994-06-20 Expansion And Contraction 46:37
Jack Kornfield
Embracing change with respect and kindness.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

1994-04-21 Feminine Face Of Dharma 58:58
Jack Kornfield
Dharmic inquiry with a feminine perspective.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center (Yucca Valley)

1994-02-20 The Ocean Of Breath 56:01
Jack Kornfield
Coming home. The breath inside the breath.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

1994-02-15 The Phantom Tightrope: Balancing Practice 48:59
Sylvia Boorstein
balancing and strengthening practice: a cookbook of helpful hints
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

1994-02-13 Hindrances: Storms Of The Mind 59:06
Sylvia Boorstein
reconnecting with our "at ease" nature
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

1994-02-08 Special Challenges To Loving 57:58
Sylvia Boorstein
Developing unanimous lovingness.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
In collection: Complete Metta Retreat

1994-02-05 Intention 52:39
Sylvia Boorstein
This Dharma talk given at the beginning of a metta retreat, notes that this is a practice of intention. It asks, "What are our goals? Where are we going with it?" Sylvia reminds us to be mindful of our intention in practice. Clarity of intention is a motivator of zeal. It can help us see where we are going. It can also fortify and strengthen our practice, helping us see through the painful resistance to loving. Sylvia shares some candid stories of her own beginning practice with some suggestions for enhancing our practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
In collection: Complete Metta Retreat

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