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2007-06-13 Inquiry And Investigation - part 3 43:33
Donald Rothberg
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We continue exploring the nature and methods of inquiry, the freshness, openness, interest and energy it can bring to practice. We explore (1) mindfulness – based inquiry, (2) deep listening, (3) working with teachings (here particularly the Four Noble Truths and Precepts), (4) radical questions and (5) deconstructing fixed beliefs, with more time on numbers 3 – 5.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2007-06-13 Shining Light on the Body 55:43
Sharda Rogell
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Sometimes mindfulness of the body is neglected for more exalted meditation experiences. However, the first foundation of mindfulness points to the importance of grounding in the body as a central support for presence and connection to our experience, which allows for a deeper investigation into the nature of things.
Gaia House :  Insight Meditation and Contemplative Enquiry

2007-06-06 The Mind and the Way: Mindfulness of Breathing 59:18
Mark Nunberg
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Common Ground Meditation Center

2007-06-06 Inquiry And Investigation - part 2 36:22
Donald Rothberg
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In this second talk on inquiry, we review some of the material from last time, including the Kalama Sutta, inquiry as a factor of awakening, and the inquiry methods of (1) mindfulness, (2) deep listening and (3) working with teachings to help inquiry. Then we explore (4) radical questions and (5) deconstruction of fixed beliefs.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2007-06-04 Mindfulness and Right Effort 68:50
Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
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Gaia House :  Retreat with Bhante Henepola Gunaratana

2007-06-02 Foundations of Mindfulness 63:04
Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
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Gaia House :  Retreat with Bhante Henepola Gunaratana

2007-06-02 Beginner's Mind - The Bio-Suit 59:52
Phillip Moffitt
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A guided meditation leading to an exploration of the first foundation of mindfulness. Questions addressed include: why focus on the body and how the body relates to the other foundations.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Awakening In The Body: Meditation And Qi Gong

2007-05-30 Inquiry And Investigation - part 1 59:16
Donald Rothberg
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Because we live in such a mental culture, we sometimes interpret meditation as getting rid of all thinking. But inquiry and investigation, often aided by language are crucial to Buddhist practice. We look at three practical methods of inquiry, using (1) mindfulness (2) deep listening, and (3) the lens of particular teachings.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2007-05-25 Opening The Door To Wisdom And Compassion 47:04
Sharda Rogell
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When we speak of the healing power of mindfulness, we mean healing the clinging mind. For this, we draw on mindfulness that opens the door to our wisdom and compassion, so we can see the truth clearly with a kind and loving-heart.

2007-05-24 Healing Power Of Mindfulness 52:19
Howard Cohn
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Appreciating the healing and liberating power of fear and mind. Learning to trust and use awareness.

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