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Retreat Dharma Talks

Monday and Wednesday Talks

Regular weekly talks given at the lower Spirit Rock meditation hall

Spirit Rock Meditation Center

  
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2010-06-23 This talk is unfortunately unavailable- Life as a Tightrope 0:00
Sylvia Boorstein
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2010-06-28 Poetry Beauty & Art 65:25
Jack Kornfield
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Poetry and the dance of the spirit... and Lions Roar
2010-06-30 Everyday Lightening Strikes 17:24
Sylvia Boorstein
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2010-06-30 Everyday Lightening Strikes 35:07
Sylvia Boorstein
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Part 2 of 2- includes baby blessing
2010-07-05 Independence and Interdependence 56:52
Mark Coleman
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What is the Buddha's teaching on interdependence that arises from practice & what is his teaching on the nature of reality. It is inter- dependent and inter-connected.
2010-07-07 Introduction to Wise Speech Practice 56:10
Donald Rothberg
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A discussion of the importance of speech practice and of the four ethical guidelines for wise speech, inviting initial practice of cultivating wise speech.
2010-07-12 Wisdom & Compassion 47:43
Nina Wise
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How do we live when we lose faith in humanity... or at Heart we are at Peace...
2010-07-14 Wise Speech Practice #2- Minfulness and Speech Practice: includes exercises/discussions 63:52
Donald Rothberg
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After a review of last time, of the importance of speech practice and the ethical guidelines for wise speech, we explore two ways of cultivating mindfulness in our speech, concluding with an exercise to cultivate inner and outer attention at the same time.
2010-07-19 Present Moment Awareness & The Neuroscience of Meditation, part 2 of 2 27:39
Mingyur Rinpoche
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This joyful talk illuminates the practice of resting in present moment awareness. His experience being studied in an FMRI is also recounted, with the results of recent academic studies on meditation practice.
2010-07-21 Wise Speech Practice 3- Mindfulness & Nonviolent Communication 66:16
Donald Rothberg
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We explore nonviolent communication as a refinement of mindfulness, focusing particularly on 'needs' (what matters) and feelings (or emotions)
2010-07-26 Mindful Contemplation of the Body 58:13
Eugene Cash
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Why mindfulness of the body is the ground of all mindfulness teachings bringing body and mind together.
2010-07-28 Wise Speech Practice 4- Mindfulness & Non-Violent Communication 2 62:07
Donald Rothberg
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In the context of wise speech practice, we continue to explore being aware of feelings and needs and introduce skillful ways to identify "how things are" through "observations."
2010-08-04 Wise Speech Practice 5: Wise Speech in Difficult Conditions 68:07
Donald Rothberg
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We complete examination of the model of Non-Violent Communication, with a focus on applying the model to difficult situations.
2010-08-09 Karma & the Power of Intention 66:01
Jack Kornfield
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Understanding the mysterious power of intention & karma
2010-08-11 Wise Speech Practice 6- Wise Speech in Difficult Conditions, Part 2 63:46
Donald Rothberg
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We conclude our six sessions on wise speech by focusing on perspectives, practices and guidelines that help us be more skillful with difficult speech situations. The talk is followed by a guided exercise and discussion.
2010-08-16 Redemption 67:22
Jack Kornfield
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Forgiveness, redemption & the great capacity of the heart to begin again.
2010-08-18 The Mind Body 65:37
Sylvia Boorstein
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2010-08-23 The Four Foundations of Mindfulness 60:07
Tempel Smith
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2010-08-25 This is the Best Day Ever! 56:01
Sylvia Boorstein
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2010-08-30 Secularization and Science of Mindfulness 51:46
Diana Winston
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This talk discusses how mindfulness can be seen as secular and what is the science behind it.
2010-09-01 Sylvia and Jack in Conversation 64:18
Sylvia Boorstein
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2010-09-06 Freedom & The Way it is... 63:55
Jack Kornfield
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How knowing and acknowledging the way things are leads to freedom and a gracious, compassionate heart.
2010-09-13 Freedom & The Way it is: Part 2 65:19
Jack Kornfield
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The gifts in impermanence and emptiness that can bring beauty & happiness...
2010-09-15 Inner and Outer- Part I 61:10
Donald Rothberg
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A exploration, with several short exercises, of how we form a separate self, and how we open to interdependence.
2010-09-22 Inner and Outer- Part 2 58:07
Donald Rothberg
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We continue to explore the twin practices of studying and deconstructing the separate self, and opening to interdependence, in part through a number of practices.
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