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Dharma Talks
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2008-07-14 How I Came To Love Metta 57:01
Heather Martin
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After initially resisting aspects of this practice, the talk describes how I found my way by making Metta my own.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Metta

2008-07-14 Liberation From The Inner Critic 50:07
Christina Feldman
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Self judgment is deeply painful and suffocates the capacity for kindness and freedom. It can also be understood and released.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: Insight Meditation Retreat

2008-07-13 Metta: Near And Far Enemies 55:13
Guy Armstrong
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The near enemy of metta is attached affection, common in romantic love. The far enemy is aversion, which takes many forms, such as resentment and fear. The talk explores these responses and how to work with them in metta practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Metta

2008-07-13 Restless Body, Unworried Mind 47:37
Rodney Smith
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When sufficiently investigated, the whole of the Dharma can be seen within a single hindrance.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: Insight Meditation Retreat

2008-07-13 The Nonstick Mind 43:22
Jose Reissig
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To believe that clinging is a requisite for engagement is like believing that the food needs to stick to the pan in order to cook. Yet sticking only leads to burning. Likewise with clinging: it only detracts from true intimacy with life.
Holy Cross Monastery :  Rhinebeck Sitting Group Retreat

2008-07-12 Sila with Q&A 1:19:37
Sayadaw U Jagara
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Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-07-12 The Play Of Love And Equanimity 46:48
Sharda Rogell
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Metta (lovingkindness) is a mind-turning practice, directing our heart and mind towards love and equanimity. How can we support ourselves to make this transformative turn?
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Metta

2008-07-12 Preciousness Of Human Life 41:00
Christina Feldman
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Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: Insight Meditation Retreat

2008-07-12 Mind As Mirror 51:37
Jose Reissig
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Ultimately, in our search behind appearances, we need to let go of "name and form" and become like a mirror which is contacting no image. In this emptiness, the mind's capacity to see -- to be aware -- shines unimpeded.
Holy Cross Monastery :  Rhinebeck Sitting Group Retreat

2008-07-12 Creative Engagement with People 44:13
Martine Batchelor
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Looking at the eight worldly winds and exploring how meditation can help us to creatively engage with people we know and love.
Gaia House :  Meditation And Study Retreat

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