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Retreat Dharma Talks

Practices of the Heart

This meditation retreat explores the use, both traditional and creative, of ritual, chanting and bowing to enrich and support contemplative Dharma (Buddhist teachings) practice. We experience how classical contemplation and devotional practices from the Theravada and Mahayana traditions can weave together to nourish the sense of safety or refuge in our lives, of listening and response. No firm conviction to or prior experience of Buddhist ritual is necessary, nor any musical ability - just interest and an open mind. The retreat also includes some gentle mindful movement (qigong).

2024-08-30 (8 days) Gaia House

  
2024-08-31 Instructions & Guided Meditation - Steadying the Wandering Mind 55:51
Jaya Rudgard
This recording also includes Walking Meditation Instructions from Sumedha.
2024-08-31 Reflections on Heart Practices 51:40
Jaya Rudgard, Mat Schencks, Sumedha
2024-09-01 Talk - Reflecting on Refuge & an Alive Practice 39:33
Sumedha
2024-09-02 Instructions & Guided Meditation - Remembering Our Resources 51:46
Sumedha
2024-09-02 Talk - Knowing & Unknowing - The Wisdom of Uncertainty 49:04
Jaya Rudgard
2024-09-03 Instructions & Guided Meditation - Placing Thoughts into the Womb of Awareness 56:46
Jaya Rudgard
2024-09-04 Talk - Courage in Practice ; Deep Resourcing 43:30
Sumedha
2024-09-05 Chanting Together 7:35
Sumedha, Jaya Rudgard
2024-09-05 Instructions & Guided Meditation - Big Mind 54:48
Jaya Rudgard
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