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2018-08-05 11 instructions: mindfulness of the body as a collection of anatomical parts 8:35
Jill Shepherd
Instructions for exploring the body in terms of its anatomical parts
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Strengthening the two wings of Awakening: Wisdom and Compassion

2018-08-05 09 guided meditation: mindfulness of the breath, physical sensations, and sounds 28:39
Jill Shepherd
Using the breath as home base, then gradually opening up the field of awareness to include physical sensations throughout the body, then sounds
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Strengthening the two wings of Awakening: Wisdom and Compassion

2018-08-05 08 instructions: different approaches to mindfulness 15:38
Jill Shepherd
An exploration of mindfulness as a way of relating to experience, and understanding when and how to apply different approaches to help keep the mind balanced
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Strengthening the two wings of Awakening: Wisdom and Compassion

2018-08-04 Three Aspects Of Mindfulness 58:16
Mark Nunberg
Developing skill and confidence in kind relaxation, interest and wise view.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center The Sure Heart’s Release: Insight and Metta Retreat

2018-08-04 06 guided dyad meditation: mindfulness of body 34:19
Jill Shepherd
Guided dyad (pairs) meditation practising vipassana out loud, naming physical sensations in the body
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Strengthening the two wings of Awakening: Wisdom and Compassion

2018-08-04 05 short instructions: continuity of mindfulness and walking meditation 10:27
Jill Shepherd
Instructions for maintaining continuity of mindfulness throughout the day, followed by walking meditation instructions
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Strengthening the two wings of Awakening: Wisdom and Compassion

2018-08-04 04 meditation: mindfulness of breathing 30:01
Jill Shepherd
Guided meditation stabilising awareness on the breath, emphasising ease and calm
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Strengthening the two wings of Awakening: Wisdom and Compassion

2018-08-04 03 instructions: introduction of mindfulness and the practice of mindfulness of breathing 15:45
Jill Shepherd
An overview of what is meant by mindfulness, its purpose, and beginning instructions for mindfulness of breathing
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Strengthening the two wings of Awakening: Wisdom and Compassion

2018-08-03 02 meditation: mindfulness of breathing 33:20
Jill Shepherd
Short body scan to help release tension, then mindfulness of breathing emphasising calm
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Strengthening the two wings of Awakening: Wisdom and Compassion

2018-08-01 Six Ways of Practicing with Difficulties and Challenges 64:45
Donald Rothberg
One of the glories of our practice is the capacity to respond skillfully, with wisdom and compassion, to difficult, challenging, and/or painful experiences. In this talk and discussion, we explore six ways to practice skillfully with difficulties, focusing more in 1-5 on “inner" practices: (1) Stay connected with core teachings and perspectives, particularly about working with reactivity; (2) develop mindfulness in these situations, which helps us with non-reactivity and knowing what is happening; (3) have a few ways to come back to balance and non-reactivity after one is reactive, lost, stuck, or overwhelmed; (4) take the difficult situation as an opportunity to go more deeply, potentially uprooting some of the roots of reactivity and habitual tendencies; (5) continue to cultivate awakened qualities, helping us to shift our center of gravity from reactivity to responsiveness; and (6) cultivate ways of responding more skillfully in “outer” ways, including speech and interactions.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

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