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Dharma Talks
2009-03-09 Equanimity 61:04
Mark Coleman
What is Equanimity? Why is it so difficult to be at ease in difficult circumstances. What supports this beautiful quality of the heart and how does it relate to metta (love), compassion and appreciative joy.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2009-03-08 Guided Meditation: Metta Meditation 41:06
Amma Thanasanti
Bring an image to mind and then find the right access to spread loving kindness with thought, body and mind.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center The Heart of Wisdom: Monastic Retreat

2009-03-08 Guided Meditation - Metta 41:06
Amma Thanasanti
Finding a reference of loving kindness.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center The Heart of Wisdom: Monastic Retreat

2009-03-05 Metta Chant 4:13
Susan O'Brien
with Kathleen Conrad
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge March 2009 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2009-02-28 The Metta Sutta: How Not To Die Of Bitterosity 57:37
Sylvia Boorstein
This has the Metta Sutta as the basic text; but includes a discussion of the Paramitas and the resolve I made with Sharon Salzberg years ago to spend our time "when we are old" in "sitting around praying for people".
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Insight Meditation February

2009-02-09 How Mind Habits Change 58:04
Sylvia Boorstein
Beginning with the hypothesis that the natural mind, unconfused by fixed views or hindrance energies, is clear and buoyant and conducive to happiness; this talk specifically details the ways in which concentration, mindfulness, effort and good will(Metta) work to lesson attachment to view and afflictive emotions.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Insight Meditation February

2009-02-05 The Qualities Of Compassion And Metta 65:40
Mark Coleman
How to cultivate and develop those qualities of compassion and appreciative joy and work with potential obstacles.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Metta (Lovingkindness) Retreat

2009-02-03 The Five Hindrances And Metta 58:42
Sharon Salzberg
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Metta (Lovingkindness) Retreat

2009-02-02 Principles And Practices Of Metta (Loving Kindness) 53:19
Mark Coleman
Overview of loving kindness practice,metta practice - supports,obstacles and fruits.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Metta (Lovingkindness) Retreat

2009-02-02 May I Meet This Moment Fully As A Friend 60:28
Sylvia Boorstein
This is an opening night talk for a month long mindfulness retreat which presents the rationale for practicing in the form that we do. It includes readings from the Foundations of Mindfulness Sutta. It also makes the connection between mindfulness and metta practice and the rationale for practicing both simultaneously.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Insight Meditation February

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