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Dharma Talks
2015-07-15 Day 7: Morning Instructions 30:55
John Martin
Spirit Rock Meditation Center July Metta Retreat

2015-07-15 Practicing the Fourth Ethical Precept - Wise (or "Right") Speech 1 63:31
Donald Rothberg
We continue with our exploration of ethical practice, set in the context of the overall training to awaken. We focus in this first session on Fourth Precept ("Right" or "Wise" Speech) on the four core ethical guidelines for speech (truthfulness, helpfulness, speaking from the heart, and good timing/appropriateness of the speech), in the context of the general importance of speech practice, suggesting a number of ways of practicing.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2015-07-15 Day 7: Afternoon Instructions 44:09
Sylvia Boorstein
Spirit Rock Meditation Center July Metta Retreat

2015-07-15 Equanimity and the Brahmavihāras 9:06
Sylvia Boorstein
Spirit Rock Meditation Center July Metta Retreat

2015-07-15 Bodhisattva Aspiration 47:06
Pamela Weiss
San Francisco Insight Meditation Community

2015-07-15 Love and Wisdom Develop Each Other 57:25
Tempel Smith
Clarity can only develop our Freedom so far unless we also cultivate a warmth and kindness within. Our Final Freedom will taste as kind as it is clear.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center July Metta Retreat

2015-07-16 Reflection: vedanā-review for last intake 17:18
Akincano Marc Weber
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 15 to July 31 2015 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2015-07-16 Nimitta-1: On the different uses of the term nimitta 64:59
Akincano Marc Weber
meanings of nimitta in the sutta
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 15 to July 31 2015 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2015-07-16 "On the Subject of Faith" 61:35
Kate Munding
Tonight I will be giving a talk on the subject of faith. The Buddha talked about the different types of faith and how, as our practice evolves and our heart-mind becomes more clear, it is our verified faith that becomes a source of strength and refuge in the face of difficulty and life challenge. Unlike blind faith when one relays on what others tell them, the Buddha taught that we should “see for ourselves”, through practice and inquiry, what is truth and worth having faith in. We’ll explore all of this tonight.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2015-07-16 The Wise Response of the Heart 59:11
Sally Armstrong
The flavor of Metta is kindness, which is such a beautiful and powerful attitude, but the other Brahma Viharas of compassion, joy and equanimity allow us to meet all of life with openess and connection.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center July Metta Retreat

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