The greatest gift is the
gift of the teachings
 
Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
1999-10-14 Three Trainings, Three Freedoms 56:46
Jack Kornfield
the discovery and awakening of natural integrity, stillness and transcendent wisdom
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1999-10-13 Perpendicular Universe 39:04
Rodney Smith
we live in our imaginary world at the expense of an all encompassing now.
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1999-10-09 Using The Hindrances As Allies 59:35
Phillip Moffitt
The hindrances are mental states that obstruct our ability to practice. In various distinct ways, they disrupt concentration and distort awareness so that when they occur we are unable to see things as they are. These states bring challenges yet as our practice deepens and matures, they in fact become allies on the path.
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1999-09-26 The Four Noble Truths And The Four Practices Of Mindfulness 56:34
Jack Kornfield
given at the first annual People of Color retreat at the Spirit Rock. The Noble Truths with a perspective on diversity
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1999-09-23 Renunciation 50:56
Guy Armstrong
simplicity of action shows the roots of suffering
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1999-09-15 Focus Of Vipassana Practice 1:17:41
Ajahn Amaro
At the end of our search, there is nothing more to do but rejoice in being the knowing.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Dzogchen Retreat

1999-09-14 Non Meditating 1:15:30
Ajahn Amaro
Genuine acceptance of our experiences means a spaciousness and ease around even the most difficult states that allows for their transformation.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Dzogchen Retreat

1999-09-13 Cessation Of Consciousness II 55:35
Ajahn Amaro
A continued follow up of Q and A, from the Cessation of Consciousness I talk.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Dzogchen Retreat

1999-09-12 Cessation Of Consciousness I Followed By Q And A 58:16
Ajahn Amaro
Suffering results from a confused relationship of the mind to its own experience; when we see the way things actually are, we connect with a profound freedom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Dzogchen Retreat

1999-09-11 The Place Of Non Abiding II Followed By Q And A 51:16
Ajahn Amaro
Learning to recognize moments of isness, or pure, open presence in our quiet, often overlooked moments when no sense of self has arisen.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Dzogchen Retreat

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