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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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Part 1 of 2
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.
2010-09-29 The Wisdom of the Paramittas: Class 1 of 5 24:45
Sylvia Boorstein
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2010-10-04 The Teacher Who Never Leaves You 56:01
Ayya Anandabodhi
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Reflections on taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, Sangha
2010-10-06 How to be Sick 53:00
Sylvia Boorstein
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Sylvia talks with Toni Bernhard about her book "How to be Sick".
2010-10-13 Estamos Bien 58:43
Sylvia Boorstein
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2010-10-18 with Rinchen Khandro Rinpoche: Carrying The Lamp Of The Dhamma 29:58
Jack Kornfield
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Part 1 of 2: The empowerment of Tibetan Women and the Rise of Tibetan Nuns.
2010-10-18 with Rinchen Khandro Choegyal: Carrying The Lamp Of The Dhamma. 69:13
Jack Kornfield
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The empowerment of Tibetan Women and the Rise of Tibetan Nuns.
2010-10-18 Baby Blessing - October 18, 2010 5:55
Jack Kornfield
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2010-10-20 Wisdom Everywhere 51:16
Sylvia Boorstein
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2010-10-27 "Presents of Mind" 53:30
Sylvia Boorstein
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2010-11-01 Developing the Paramis 57:15
Mark Coleman
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This talk focuses on the development of 5 of the 10 Paramis: generosity, truthfulness, equanimity, renunciation and wisdon - how they are both innate and also elemental beautiful qualities on the path.
2010-11-03 Paramitas- Each a Permutation of the Others 60:34
Sylvia Boorstein
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2010-11-08 Developing the Parami' Part 2 61:43
Mark Coleman
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This talk continues an exploration of the Buddhas teachings in the Paramis - specifically focusing on the Parimi of Love ( metta) energy, persistence, truthfulness and morality.
2010-11-10 Twelve Reasons Why We Practice 62:00
Donald Rothberg
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Connecting with our deep motivation for practice is a crucial support. We explore a number of interwoven motivations for practicing.
2010-11-15 Joy & its Causes 65:46
Jack Kornfield
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How Joy can be found, nourished and brought alive in the very circumstances of our life. Shifting from our loyalty to suffering, to a deeper freedom of heart.
2010-11-17 Reflections on Compassion 33:52
Sally Armstrong
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Guided reflective meditations on compassion for someone who is suffering, for oneself, and for the world.
2010-11-17 Practicing with Intentions 46:52
Donald Rothberg
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We explore 1) The nature of intentions, 2) The importance of intentions in our practice, 3) karma and intentions, and 4) how to practice with intentions.
2010-11-21 Hindrances and Such 56:19
Wes Nisker
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2010-11-24 Cultivating Generosity and Gratitude 60:30
Donald Rothberg
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We examine the nature of generosity and gratitude and both how to cultivate them , and what stands in the way of their expression through stories and teachings.
2010-11-29 Lovingkindness 63:03
Jack Kornfield
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2010-12-08 Gradual and Immediate Awakening, I 63:16
Donald Rothberg
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We explore the complementarity of gradual and immediate (or sudden) ways of practicing, with some experiential exercises.
2010-12-13 The 1906 Earth Quake 50:57
Norman Fischer
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How to work with suffering & fear - How people in the Earthquake experienced it.
2010-12-15 Gradual and Immediate Awakening, II 60:49
Donald Rothberg
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We look in more depth at the path of gradual awakening and its complimentary path and practice of immediate awakening, suggesting a variety of ways to practice.
2010-12-20 Winter Solstice 35:19
Jack Kornfield
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Finding the amazing joy of living, renewed in mystery...
2010-12-22 Practicing with the Dark and the Light at the Winter Solstice: Talk and Ritual 55:39
Donald Rothberg
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2010-12-27 Monday Night Meditation and Chant with Jennifer Berezen 67:33
Nina Wise
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