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2026-01-07
Practicing with Intentions
60:13
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Donald Rothberg
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We explore the centrality of being skillful with intentions in our practice and a number of different ways of practicing to cultivate skillful intentions, in part related to the New Year. We look at the Buddha's account of karma (kamma in Pali) as intention, and his teaching on the importance of reflection in living with skillful intentions. Remembering the Chinese Chan (Zen) teacher Yunmen's speaking of the centrality of "appropriate response," we develop a simple model for developing skillful intentions leading to skillful or appropriate responses.
We also explore the variety of types of intentions, and recent Stanford research about how we might skillfully (and successfully) follow intentions to develop new routines. We then look at the importance for identifying our deeper intentions of develop an intuitive listening to life and to what calls us, in part exploring the theme of listening through poems.
The talk is followed by a short guided meditation on intentions and then by discussion.
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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Monday and Wednesday Talks
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2026-01-07
Guided Meditation Exploring Practicing with Intentions
35:36
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Donald Rothberg
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We start by tuning into our intentions, both our "larger" or "deeper" intentions for why we practice and a more specific intention for this practice session based on how we are in the moment (maybe really settled or maybe distracted by what happened yesterday). We then work to develop concentration (samadhi) in one of several ways, particularly setting an intention either to be more relaxed (if we tend to be "tight" and over-efforting) or to be more effortful (if we tend to be overly relaxed). We later tune in to how the practice is going and see if we want to respond with an intention. After a period focusing on developing concentration, we practice mindfulness, again after a while seeing how things are and whether we want to set a skillful intention related to mindfulness. We close with a series of reflections on what we want to let go of in the next period of time, and what calls us.
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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Monday and Wednesday Talks
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2025-10-25
Acceptance
1:27:32
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Ayya Santussika
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This guided meditation, dhamma talk, questions and responses was offered on October 25, 2025 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!”
00:00 - Guided Meditation
16:44 - DHAMMA TALK
28:20 - Q&R
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Karuna Buddhist Vihara
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2025-10-21
Tranquility Supports Wisdom and Wisdom Supports Tranquility - Meditation
33:01
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Mark Nunberg
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The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome. No registration necessary. Led by Mark Nunberg and guest teachers.
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Common Ground Meditation Center
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Weekly Dharma Series
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2025-10-21
Tranquility Supports Wisdom and Wisdom Supports Tranquility - Talk
58:27
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Mark Nunberg
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The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome. No registration necessary. Led by Mark Nunberg and guest teachers.
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Common Ground Meditation Center
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Weekly Dharma Series
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2025-10-12
Valuing Tranquility - Meditation
32:40
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Mark Nunberg
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This program is offered over Zoom. It is also simultaneously broadcast on Youtube and recorded. See below for more details.
The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome. No registration necessary. Led by Mark Nunberg and guest teachers.
All programs at Common Ground are offered freely in the spirit of generosity.
There will be an opportunity for small groups after the Weekly Practice Group, both in person and on Zoom.
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Common Ground Meditation Center
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Weekly Dharma Series
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2025-10-12
Valuing Tranquility - Talk
41:21
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Mark Nunberg
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This program is offered over Zoom. It is also simultaneously broadcast on Youtube and recorded. See below for more details.
The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome. No registration necessary. Led by Mark Nunberg and guest teachers.
All programs at Common Ground are offered freely in the spirit of generosity.
There will be an opportunity for small groups after the Weekly Practice Group, both in person and on Zoom.
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Common Ground Meditation Center
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Weekly Dharma Series
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