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2025-04-03 Three Friends: Appamada – Sati – Sampajañña 55:48
Akincano Marc Weber
The interplay of three functions of the mind in helping the contemplative practice. Appamada – an attitude of care Sati - a relationship: mindfulness as creating presence Sampajañña – a value context
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Cultivation – Investigation – Contemplation: Insight Meditation Retreat for Experienced Students – 25AMW

2025-04-03 Receiving Care Meditation (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 44:39
Jessica Morey
This guided meditation is inspired by John Makransky's Field of Care meditation where we practice first receiving kindness and care from a benefactor or kind moment and then include others into that field of care.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Steadying the Heart: Refuge through the Four Sublime States

2025-04-03 Walking instructions: Mindfulness as an active and relational act. 6:42
Akincano Marc Weber
The overstretching of the visual metaphor for mindfulness ('observe, witness, get in perspective, look at' can leave us with the (erroneaous) impression that mindfulness can only 'observe' and wait. Let's not turn mindfulness in the John Silver's parrot on our shoulder.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Cultivation – Investigation – Contemplation: Insight Meditation Retreat for Experienced Students – 25AMW

2025-04-03 A Gentle Introduction to Metta Practice (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 60:16
Oren Jay Sofer
In this guided meditation with instructions, we begin with connecting with the felt sense of metta, then explore offering phrases for a benefactor, mentor, or good friend.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Steadying the Heart: Refuge through the Four Sublime States

2025-04-03 Morning instructions: Mindful awareness and meeting physical pain in meditation. 41:59
Yuka Nakamura
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Cultivation – Investigation – Contemplation: Insight Meditation Retreat for Experienced Students – 25AMW

2025-04-02 The Courage to Love (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 45:24
Oren Jay Sofer
In this talk from the first night of a weeklong silent retreat, Oren Jay Sofer explores mettā (lovingkindness) as both refuge and strength. Framing the Buddhist path as a practice of wise relationship, he offers several ways to cultivate mettā, inviting us to consider what it means to relate to life with warmth, steadiness, and care—even in a world of change and uncertainty.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Steadying the Heart: Refuge through the Four Sublime States

2025-04-02 Awake mind, wise mind. 62:05
Yuka Nakamura
To bring attention to the right things in the right way is crucial for our path. Through the mindful contemplation of our experience we can gain insight and develop liberating wisdom.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Cultivation – Investigation – Contemplation: Insight Meditation Retreat for Experienced Students – 25AMW

2025-04-02 Small Acts of Generosity 23:26
JD Doyle
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Spirit Rock - Rainbow Sangha

2025-04-02 The Wisdom of the 4 Elements 33:39
JD Doyle
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Spirit Rock - Rainbow Sangha

2025-04-02 Gentle Mindfulness Instructions (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 42:14
Cara Lai
When we hear the words "be mindful," it often makes us think we have to intensify and be vigilant. But quite the opposite is true. This guided meditation is meant to help us find a softer, more receptive and sustainable way of being present.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Steadying the Heart: Refuge through the Four Sublime States

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