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Dharma Talks in English
2011-10-31 A Secular Religion? 61:36
Stephen Batchelor
Reflections on the conversational and dialogical nature of a living tradition; the tension between the deeply human religious impulse (questioning) and religious institutions and dogmas; the twofold meaning of the word "secular."
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Towards a Secular Buddhism

2011-10-30 Closing - Questions and Answers 1:21:12
Pa Auk Sayadaw
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge July through October 2011 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2011-10-30 Breaking Free of Habits: Part 1 60:28
Martine Batchelor
During this daylong we will work with the habits that bind us and stop our potential for wisdom and compassion from manifesting fully. We will use the meditative tools found in the Vipassana and Zen traditions, like watching the breath, listening and questioning, to see how we can engage creatively with our habits and transform them into positive functions.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2011-10-30 Breaking Free of Habits: Part 2 1:25:21
Martine Batchelor
During this daylong we will work with the habits that bind us and stop our potential for wisdom and compassion from manifesting fully. We will use the meditative tools found in the Vipassana and Zen traditions, like watching the breath, listening and questioning, to see how we can engage creatively with our habits and transform them into positive functions.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2011-10-29 Crossing The Flood Like A Polynesia Seafaring Canoe 1:21:36
Sayadaw U Jagara
Comparing Polynesian navigation traditional system with the spiritual path taught by the Buddha.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge July through October 2011 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2011-10-29 Questions and Answers about 'Self' and other topics 52:23
Stephen Batchelor
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2011-10-29 Self 58:38
Stephen Batchelor
Reflection on passages from the suttas of the Pali Canon where the Buddha explores themeaning of "self" (atta).
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2011-10-29 Questions and Answers about namarupa and consciousness 52:47
Stephen Batchelor
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2011-10-29 Namarupa and Consciousness 64:37
Stephen Batchelor
Reflection on passages from the suttas of the Pali Canon where the Buddha addresses what he means by "namarupa" (name-form) and Viññana (consciousness).
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2011-10-28 The Play of Awakening 66:19
Trudy Goodman
How to recognize the seven factors of Enlightenment in daily life and three songs by Teja Bell on guitar, favorite dharma songs.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Fall Insight Retreat

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