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Dharma Talks
2024-05-15 Developing Concentration (Samadhi) 1 64:02
Donald Rothberg
There are two main forms of meditation as taught by the Buddha: Developing concentration and developing insight. We explore how they go together, the nature of concentration (samadhi), and the different ways of developing samadhi. We also look at some of the typical challenges of developing samadhi, particularly over-active minds, sleepiness and low energy, and over-efforting. Throughout there is an emphasis on finding ways to integrate active effort with ease and relaxation. The talk is followed by discussion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2024-05-15 Guided Meditation: Developing Concentration (Samadhi) 36:25
Donald Rothberg
At the beginning, there is a short discussion of the nature and importance of cultivating concentration or samadhi, followed by practical meditative guidance at the beginning and during the session.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2024-05-15 Morning Sit with Instructions (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 41:12
Cara Lai
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Spring Insight: Understand the Mechanisms of the Salutary Effects of Mindfulness

2024-05-14 Leading with Love (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 45:42
Cara Lai
How can I sit here when our house is burning down? How meditation, softening, and receptivity relates to activism and making real transformation in the world. The ways that hatred masquerades as fierce compassion, a deeper understanding of power and privilege, and how to lead with love.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Spring Insight: Understand the Mechanisms of the Salutary Effects of Mindfulness

2024-05-14 Guided Meditation: Feeling 52:29
Matthew Brensilver
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Spring Insight: Understand the Mechanisms of the Salutary Effects of Mindfulness

2024-05-13 Language is the hammer and every problem, a nail (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 46:30
Matthew Brensilver
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Spring Insight: Understand the Mechanisms of the Salutary Effects of Mindfulness

2024-05-13 Monday Night Live Talk from Spirit Rock 1:27:04
Mark Coleman
Includes meditation & dharma talk
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2024-05-12 Repairing and releasing the heart 34:28
Ajahn Sucitto
London Insight Meditation Repair and Release: Servicing the Heart

2024-05-12 Guided Meditation: Convergence of Insight and Love (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 36:04
Matthew Brensilver
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Spring Insight: Understand the Mechanisms of the Salutary Effects of Mindfulness

2024-05-12 Guided standing and sitting practice 38:38
Ajahn Sucitto
London Insight Meditation Repair and Release: Servicing the Heart

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