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Dharma Talks
2023-11-22 Sati (pleine conscience) 65:04
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight Retraite Pleine consciente et Dharma

2023-11-22 Practicing with Conflict: Foundations 3 66:27
Donald Rothberg
We start by reviewing briefly the two times' accounts of the foundations for practicing with differences and conflicts, first giving a definition of "conflict" as a difference of values, goals, or strategies, and not necessarily involving hostility or aggression. There's an invitation to focus on a conflict in one's life that is in the moderate range of difficulty, and bring this to mind as we work with ten foundations of skillful practice with conflict. We look again briefly at the multiple reasons why bringing our practice to conflicts is often difficult, and then review the more "inner" four foundations of skillful practice with conflict (1-4). We then bring in six further foundations which are more "outer," including (5) developing guidelines and agreements, especially in groups or organizations, but also with individuals; (6) clarifying a vision of a "win-win" or "both-and" approach to conflicts that meet the underlying interests or needs of all concerned; and (7) developing empathy. We offer two brief empathy practices, including one done in the context of one's own conflict. Three further foundations are offered: (8) grounding in Buddhist ethics, particularly the precepts and the understanding that one should bring care and kindness to all, and that all have Buddha Nature; (9) skillful speech (part of ethical training); and (10) the bringing of these ethical dimensions into collective life, through nonviolent action and the concept, in Dr. King's work, of the beloved community. After the talk, there is a discussion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks
Attached Files:
  • Johan Galtung's Win-Win Model of Conflict Transformation by Donald Rothberg (PDF)
  • Feelings Inventory from NVC by NVC (added by Donald Rothberg) (PDF)
  • Needs Inventory from NVC by NVC (added by Donald Rothberg) (PDF)
  • Empathy Map by Donald Rothberg/Oren Jay Sofer (PDF)

2023-11-22 Mindfulness of six senses and ten fetters 58:10
Bhante Buddharakkhita
Mindfulness of the six senses, and removing the fetters can lead to various stages of enlightenment
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2023-11-21 Dharma Talk: Going From No to Yes: The Four Noble Truths (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 49:25
Dawn Mauricio
Working with the Four Noble Truths in your practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Refuge, Resilience, Presence, and Love In Our Times

2023-11-21 Forgiveness and gratitude: touching into the heart 53:26
DaRa Williams
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2023-11-21 Brahmavihara Practice: Mudita 43:34
Jill Shepherd
Some short reflections on Muditā, then a guided meditation cultivating appreciative joy for oneself and an "easy being"
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2023-11-20 Dharma Talk: The Taste of Peace (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 49:55
Thanissara
Ever present peace. Entering the stream of the Dharma. Essential potential within obstructions.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Refuge, Resilience, Presence, and Love In Our Times

2023-11-20 Sitting Without Instuctions 62:39
Bhante Buddharakkhita
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2023-11-20 Will and Presence 42:53
Laura Bridgman
Gaia House November Solitary Retreat

2023-11-19 Dharma Talk: Mindfulness, the Path to the One 61:41
Kittisaro
Relationship of mindfulness to Samadhi: Mindfulness of Breathing
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Refuge, Resilience, Presence, and Love In Our Times

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