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Dharma Talks
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2020-02-15
The Image of Ethics (Part 2)
2:05:41
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Rob Burbea
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CRUCIAL NOTE: It is highly unlikely that this talk will be properly or adequately understood without a prior very good working familiarity and competence – both in actual practice and conceptually – with Soulmaking Dharma teachings and practices, as well as with Insight Meditation. Without this background it may be that the talk will in fact be misunderstood, and it is unlikely that the talk will be helpful. Please note too that much of the material in this series of talks (In Psyche’s Orchard) is based on or continues explorations of material laid out in a particular previous series (Four Circles, Four Parables of Stone and Light). In Psyche’s Orchard was recorded by Rob at his home.
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Gaia House
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In Psyche's Orchard
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2020-02-15
5 Indriya
39:11
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Ajahn Sucitto
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The mind gets taken over by defective programs causing imbalance. This imbalance is called dukkha. The Buddha introduced a graduated way to shift this imbalance. This process brings up indriya, spiritual faculties. These help to mediate the tendencies of craving and clinging and result in a greater sense of harmony and balance.
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Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa
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Ajahn Sucitto, Firm Centre Open Heart Retreat
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2020-02-14
The Image of Ethics (Part 1)
2:12:55
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Rob Burbea
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CRUCIAL NOTE: It is highly unlikely that this talk will be properly or adequately understood without a prior very good working familiarity and competence – both in actual practice and conceptually – with Soulmaking Dharma teachings and practices, as well as with Insight Meditation. Without this background it may be that the talk will in fact be misunderstood, and it is unlikely that the talk will be helpful. Please note too that much of the material in this series of talks (In Psyche’s Orchard) is based on or continues explorations of material laid out in a particular previous series (Four Circles, Four Parables of Stone and Light). In Psyche’s Orchard was recorded by Rob at his home.
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Gaia House
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In Psyche's Orchard
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2020-02-14
Q&A 1
64:12
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Ajahn Sucitto
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Physical pain; draining tension through the body; meeting the agitation of being on retreat; dealing with demons and emotional chaos; are liberation practices and goodwill compatible; is goodwill readily available through study and reflection; what thoughts to let pass, what to examine; definition and experience of full knowing; is noting necessary for Vipassana?
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Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa
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Ajahn Sucitto, Firm Centre Open Heart Retreat
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2020-02-14
Rising Energies and Tonalities
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Ajahn Sucitto
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Citta gets shaped into particular forms based on causes and conditions. Over time it can get locked into distorted forms constricting the natural nature of citta which is flexible, bright and expansive. With a mind of unconditional acceptance, energetic patterns can be cleaned and released through body.
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Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa
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Ajahn Sucitto, Firm Centre Open Heart Retreat
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2020-02-13
Pain, as Void and as Sacrament
2:34:37
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Rob Burbea
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CRUCIAL NOTE: It is highly unlikely that this talk will be properly or adequately understood without a prior very good working familiarity and competence – both in actual practice and conceptually – with Soulmaking Dharma teachings and practices, as well as with Insight Meditation. Without this background it may be that the talk will in fact be misunderstood, and it is unlikely that the talk will be helpful. Please note too that much of the material in this series of talks (In Psyche’s Orchard) is based on or continues explorations of material laid out in a particular previous series (Four Circles, Four Parables of Stone and Light). In Psyche’s Orchard was recorded by Rob at his home.
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Gaia House
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In Psyche's Orchard
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2020-02-12
The Ontology of the Soul, and the Soul of Ontology ( ... inevitably)
2:09:55
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Rob Burbea
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CRUCIAL NOTE: It is highly unlikely that this talk will be properly or adequately understood without a prior very good working familiarity and competence – both in actual practice and conceptually – with Soulmaking Dharma teachings and practices, as well as with Insight Meditation. Without this background it may be that the talk will in fact be misunderstood, and it is unlikely that the talk will be helpful. Please note too that much of the material in this series of talks (In Psyche’s Orchard) is based on or continues explorations of material laid out in a particular previous series (Four Circles, Four Parables of Stone and Light). In Psyche’s Orchard was recorded by Rob at his home.
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Gaia House
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In Psyche's Orchard
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2020-02-12
Firm Center Open Heart
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Ajahn Sucitto
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On this retreat, practices for establishing a firm center and open heart will be presented. Openness can be too vulnerable, we need to know what to filter and what to linger in. Precepts offer a firm center of integrity. The body can be a source of steady and calm. We bring to heart and mind that which is beautiful and aspirational to shift agitated energies. These are our refuges.
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Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa
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Ajahn Sucitto, Firm Centre Open Heart Retreat
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2020-02-11
Emptiness and Ways of Looking
2:09:37
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Rob Burbea
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CRUCIAL NOTE: It is highly unlikely that this talk will be properly or adequately understood without a prior very good working familiarity and competence – both in actual practice and conceptually – with Soulmaking Dharma teachings and practices, as well as with Insight Meditation. Without this background it may be that the talk will in fact be misunderstood, and it is unlikely that the talk will be helpful. Please note too that much of the material in this series of talks (In Psyche’s Orchard) is based on or continues explorations of material laid out in a particular previous series (Four Circles, Four Parables of Stone and Light). In Psyche’s Orchard was recorded by Rob at his home.
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Gaia House
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In Psyche's Orchard
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2020-02-11
Day 10 Afternoon Instructions: Practicing Forgiveness (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
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Tempel Smith
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As we further open our hearts to include even difficult people, it is very helpful to learn how to practice forgiveness. Often when deeply hurt our hearts hold resentments and yearn for accountability before it would be willing to risk opening again. And yet when others feel out resentment, judgment and the need for accountability they too shut down defensively.
Starting with a good friend whom you have a history of love and trust, or even your companion animals, you can build a path of forgiveness. Some times we will never get full accountability, yet we can move beyond the pain of resentment to heal ourselves here and now.
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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February Monthlong
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2020-02-11
The Seven Factors of Awakening
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Kim Allen,
Shaila Catherine
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The Seven Factors of Awakening offer an effective framework for cultivating the mind, overcoming the hindrances, and balancing the energetic and calming forces that develop through meditation. When these seven factors are well developed, the mind is ripe for awakening. This series will explore each factor to reveal its importance, function, and role in the process of awakening.
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Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley
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2020-02-08
How to Sustain an Open Heart
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Ajahn Sucitto
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We can notice where we add stress to an already painful, difficult situation. The cause is tanhā and upādāna, craving and clinging. Use meditation to review the craving mind and feel the feeling without closing around it. The duty of the heart is to allow phenomena to arise and pass away.
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Dharmagiri
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Firm Center, Open Heart
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2020-02-07
Q&A
52:06
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Ajahn Sucitto
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Can non-monastics in the west reach enlightenment? Attachment in relationships; How to encourage care for the environment; Qualities that free us from world of senses; Freedom from rage resulting from abusive relationships; Compassionate response to racist remarks
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Dharmagiri
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Firm Center, Open Heart
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2020-02-06
Mindfulness of Breathing
65:12
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Ajahn Sucitto
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Rather than being about the inhalation and exhalation of breath, mindfulness of breathing is about soothing the life force energy. As energy settles in the body, many disruptive emotive tendencies are cleared, leaving the heart available to meet experience in a balanced and sensitive way.
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Dharmagiri
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Firm Center, Open Heart
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