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Dharma Talks
2018-06-15 Last Morning Instructions-4th Foundation of Mindfulness (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 48:17
Sharda Rogell
This talks describes how to work with mindfulness of Dharmas-the transformation of dukkha (difficult states) to sukha (happy states) or the 7 Factors of Awakening.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center The Heart of Awareness

2018-06-13 Mindfulness Part 2 - Transformation of Afflictive States 1:22:16
Marcia Rose
Mountain Hermitage 2018 Summer Hermitage Retreat

2018-06-12 Introduction to Mindfulness on Retreat (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 40:12
Brian Lesage
This talk shares a way of understanding the practice of being present and a broader context to hold it in. (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Essential Teachings on the Path of Awakening

2018-06-12 Mindfulness--A Steadying Presence (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 48:25
Sharda Rogell
Drawing from the Buddha's teaching on mindfulness immersed in the Body, we cultivate a steadying presence as we open to wiser frontiers of our heart and mind.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center The Heart of Awareness

2018-06-11 Mindfulness: Part I 1:18:13
Marcia Rose
Mountain Hermitage 2018 Summer Hermitage Retreat

2018-06-07 Maranasati: Mindfulness of Death (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 56:31
Eugene Cash
Mindfulness of death is both personal and impersonal. Eugene gave a picture of his experience of death and it’s relationship to his personal practice that included his time as a hospice volunteer/trainer, as a son caring for his dying parents, and, his near death experience. He also outlined Buddhist teachings about death in the Theravada and Zen lineages.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Aging, Dying and Awakening

2018-06-06 Practicing Skillfully with Difficult Experiences of Body, Heart, and Mind, in the Context of Aging and Dying (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 51:55
Donald Rothberg
After first naming some of the challenging bodily, emotional, and mental experiences that arise in a human life, and particularly in the context of aging and dying, we explore the different “tools” for responding skillfully to these challenges, including clarity of intention, assessing the intensity of the experience and coming back to balance after overwhelm, mindfulness, body practices, heart practices, and wisdom perspectives.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Aging, Dying and Awakening

2018-06-03 08 short talk: five aggregates, mindfulness and compassion 19:19
Jill Shepherd
Exploring Anatta: constructing and de-constructing the sense of self - a six-week study and practice course Week 5: A recap of how the five aggregates combine to form self, and how mindfulness and compassion can help reduce clinging to that self More info here: https://jill0shepherd-insightmeditation.com/2018-05-six-week-study-course-exploring-anatta/
Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre

2018-06-02 "Mindfullness: Freedom from Bias" 59:15
Oren Jay Sofer
Oren Jay Sofer offered the talk this week at our IMCB Monastery. Oren is a a member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Council, a Nonviolent Communication Trainer, and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for healing trauma. He is the founder of Next Step Dharma, and the author of the book, Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2018-05-21 Guided Meditation 4 - Mindfulness with Contemplation of Impermanence 24:16
Jaya Rudgard
Gaia House Awakening, Breath by Breath

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