| An extended period of retreat offers the rare opportunity for sustained and dedicated practice. This retreat emphasizes quieting the mind, opening the heart, and developing profound clarity and depth of insight practice. Instruction will follow the traditional four foundations of mindfulness, combined with training in lovingkindness and compassion, through a daily schedule of silent sitting, walking, dharma talks and interview |
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2015-03-11
What is Going On?
53:38
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Mary Grace Orr
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Exploring the Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness, in particular the aggregates. What is this event I call "me".
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2015-03-12
Cultivating Concentration (Samadhi)
59:45
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Donald Rothberg
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An overview of (1) the nature and importance of concentration in our practice; (2) some suggestions on how to strengthen concentration; (3) some of the challenges of cultivating concentration, including striving, spiritual bypassing, and attachment to states of concentration; and, briefly, (4) the relationship of concentration and insight practice.
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2015-03-13
The Noble Truths
61:04
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Heather Sundberg
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This talk on the Noble Truths includes the 3 types of dukkha, the 3 types of craving, and the multiple doorways into cessation.
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2015-03-14
Sharing the Happiness of Others
46:48
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Winnie Nazarko
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The practice of cultivating mudita (empathetic joy) helps us share in the happiness and well-being of others. It counteracts envy, jealousy and the tendency to compare self to others. This moves us away from resentment and feelings of scarcity towards gratitude and generosity.
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