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Retreat Dharma Talks
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Mindful Communication: A Wise Speech Retreat
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| In this retreat, we connect mindfulness and lovingkindness practice, the Buddha's teachings on Right Speech, relational awareness practices, and Nonviolent Communication). |
2018-04-23 (6 days)
Sacred Stream Center
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2018-04-23
Wise Speech and the Path of Awakening
55:29
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Donald Rothberg
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We explore (1) the importance of speech practice, (2) the place of speech practice in traditional and contemporary paths of awakening, (3) the central resource from the teachings of the Buddha on speech practice--the four core ethical guidelines, and (4) some ways to implement these guidelines and connect them with other practices.
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2018-04-25
Practicing with Thoughts and Emotions in the Context of Speech Practice
67:50
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Donald Rothberg
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We examine the importance of practicing skillfully with thoughts and emotions as one of the foundations of mindful communication, pointing to several ways of working with thoughts and emotions, with a guided meditation using the "RAIN" method (recognize, accept, develop interest and inquire, and "non-identify" with what is occurring).
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