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Dharma Talks
2016-01-09 The Flowering of Compassion 62:35
Mark Coleman
Compassion is a central quality in life and practice - and is a beautiful expression of an awakened life. This talk explores what compassion is and how it can be developed and integrated into mindful awareness.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Essential Dharma Meditation Retreat

2016-01-09 Evening guided meditation on death 42:08
Ajahn Sucitto
Using citta to cultivate citta with experience; using the imagination / the world of the citta to help steer the citta; using the Five Subjects of Frequent Recollection; taking it up at least at the end of each day; cleaning up at the end of the day

2016-01-09 Group D Interview 2 33:12
Ajahn Sucitto
1. On good will as an object; 2. On moving away from the breath; barriers or obstacles 3. On being more “extroverted” 4. On mudita, energy and tension in the head 5. On cultivating blamelessness, in a busy life 6. On planning for the end of the retreat and post-retreat practice 7. On feeling not good enough, and self doubt. 8. On reacting very strongly to other people’s noise and movement 9. On recollections and daily life practice.

2016-01-09 Group C Interview 2 37:30
Ajahn Sucitto
1. On being a bored Buddhist 2. On feeling tight and uncomfortable 3. On body tension 4. On grasping and “I am”. 5. On benefits of nature 6. On letting wandering thoughts arise and pass. 7. On noticing states of mind; 8. On investigating "self"; 9. On suffering as a teacher; 10. On inner lights during meditation 11. On "nimmita".
Wongsanit Ashram, Thailand :  UNK 2016-01-05 Ajahn Sucitto January 2016 Bangkok retreat (code:TPXT, 6 days)

2016-01-09 Day Four Instructional Sit 57:05
Howard Cohn
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Essential Dharma Meditation Retreat

2016-01-09 Q and A 34:01
Ajahn Sucitto
What’s the difference between sense consciousness and citta awareness? When making a decision, to what extent should we follow the mind or the heart?

2016-01-09 The Four Noble Truths 43:46
Ajahn Sucitto
[sound quality poor due to removal of background noise. This talk is truncated by 7 minutes due to excessive noise.]

2016-01-08 This Gift of Awakening 64:21
Howard Cohn
Following in the footsteps of the Buddha, we see through the illusion of self and the illusion of other. We open our hearts to the world.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Essential Dharma Meditation Retreat

2016-01-08 A Path of Healing 51:19
Caroline Jones
This talk considers Dharma practice as a path to health and wholeness.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge January 2016 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2016-01-08 Q and A 53:33
Ajahn Sucitto
Should eyes be open or closed? When? Can you assist with overcoming dullness? What can I do when I lose the breath? How to cultivate loving kindness? When investigating emotion, how deep should we dig?

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