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Dharma Talks
2017-03-25 Offering and Receiving: Training in the Relational Domain 31:11
Ajahn Sucitto
Ajahn Sucitto reflects on how ways of relating at the monastery provide training for accessing the true place of citta. In the monastery we are encouraged to get beyond self-views of “have to”, “is it good enough” and “am I worthy” so the deeper qualities of citta - warmth, generosity, gratitude - can manifest.
Tisarana Buddhist Monastery :  Morning Meeting Offerings

2017-03-25 Day 1 - Long and Deep Breath Awareness 54:05
Nathan Glyde
The first day's meditation instructions in the hall
SanghaSeva Dharmalaya Silent Retreat

2017-03-25 Inspired by Change: How to Cultivate a Resilient Heart while Caring about Our Changing World (Non-residential Retreat at Spirit Rock) 1:41:23
James Baraz, Bob Doppelt
Today’s world is filled with challenging issues that often push us to our emotional boundaries. With complex issues that include environmental challenges like climate change, social injustices, racism, terrorism and other forms of moral distress, life can often feel overwhelming. Yet there’s hope as well as a proven path to help us cope with and face life’s challenges with renewed vigor and determination. Second day, morning
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2017-03-24 Closing Talk for the March Monthlong 53:00
Erin Treat
Spirit Rock Meditation Center March Monthlong Retreat

2017-03-24 If You Grow Good Fruit, Eat It! 13:58
Ajahn Sucitto
Ajahn Sucitto responds to a question about dana parami, describing the gift of safety that can be provided by keeping precepts and sustaining open awareness. He reminds us that in the field of dana we are also in a position to receive generosity, partaking of the good fruit we have grown.
Tisarana Buddhist Monastery :  Morning Meeting Offerings

2017-03-24 Faith: The Grounds for Your Personal Monastery 33:44
Ajahn Sucitto
Addressing the universal need to find meaning, Ajahn Sucitto describes how faith and wisdom work together in this search to set us free. He encourages the group, upon leaving the supports of the monastery structures and routines, to sustain forms of practice and personal protocols for wholesome actions as a way to keep one rooted in what has true meaning.
Tisarana Buddhist Monastery :  Morning Meeting Offerings

2017-03-24 Mind Shapes Experience 50:57
Nathan Glyde
How our mind state affects our perception of experience
SanghaSeva Dharmalaya Silent Retreat

2017-03-24 Inspired by Changes: How to Cultivate a Resilient Heart while Caring about Our Changing World (Non-residential Retreat at Spirit Rock) 2:24:49
James Baraz, Bob Doppelt
Today’s world is filled with challenging issues that often push us to our emotional boundaries. With complex issues that include environmental challenges like climate change, social injustices, racism, terrorism and other forms of moral distress, life can often feel overwhelming. Yet there’s hope as well as a proven path to help us cope with and face life’s challenges with renewed vigor and determination. Friday afternoon, first day
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2017-03-24 Inspired by Change: How to Cultivate a Resilient Heart while Caring about Our Changing World (Non-residential Retreat at Spirit Rock) 2:29:26
James Baraz, Bob Doppelt
Today’s world is filled with challenging issues that often push us to our emotional boundaries. With complex issues that include environmental challenges like climate change, social injustices, racism, terrorism and other forms of moral distress, life can often feel overwhelming. Yet there’s hope as well as a proven path to help us cope with and face life’s challenges with renewed vigor and determination. Friday Morning, first session
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2017-03-23 Personal, Perfect, and Permanent 47:48
Kim Allen
Using Ruth King's nomenclature for the Three Characteristics, this talk explores the ways in which we misperceive in our daily life.
Insight Santa Cruz

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