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2009-11-06 The Mature Heart - the Integration of the Four Brahmaviharas 1:12:48
Donald Rothberg
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Preceded by a short chant by Rebekkah La Dyne, our yoga teacher for the retreat, we explore two main modes of transformation - one going into suffering, one involving beautiful states. We then focus on the latter, as expressed in the practice of the Brahmaviharas, the cultivation of lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity - examining their near and far enemies, and how the four interpret each other in the mature heart.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Cultivating Clear Seeing, Opening the Heart

2009-11-06 Experiencing the Unconditioned 59:39
Stephen Batchelor
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A reflection on the Buddha's understanding of his awakening as an engagement with the phenomenal world from a radically new perspective rather than the gaining of insight into a higher, absolute truth, no matter whether we call that "God", "Consciousness" or the "Unconditioned".
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Meditation and Study Retreat

2009-11-06 Contemplating Thought and the Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness 48:22
Yanai Postelnik
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Gaia House :  November Solitary Retreat

2009-11-05 The Rest of Renunciation 53:55
Myoshin Kelley
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Find the joy in renunciation as we relinquish the grasping mind.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  November 2009 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2009-11-05 Five Aggregates 59:22
Pascal Auclair
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Given during the two month retreat at IMS, 2009
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Two-Month Retreat

2009-11-05 Buddha's Teaching on Cultivating the Mind 52:49
Sharda Rogell
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A useful talk to help us understand the play of creative and destructive thoughts that explores one discourse the Buddha gave on cultivating our mind. He shows how we can interrupt patterns of mind that lead to pain and encourage wholesome and positive states to arise.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Meditation and Study Retreat

2009-11-05 Wisdom 66:49
Donald Rothberg
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We examine how mindfulness is distinguished from, yet leads to wisdom. We explore wisdom especially through the life story of the Buddha, moving from comfort and and illusion to deep wisdom and compassion, and through his first teaching of the Four Noble Truths - the most basic expression of wisdom in the tradition.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Cultivating Clear Seeing, Opening the Heart

2009-11-05 The Middle Way 59:01
Stephen Batchelor
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A reflection on the Middle Way, i.e., the whole eightfold path, as avoiding two "dead ends." This is followed by further thoughts on the Four Noble Truths as tasks that culminate in the eightfold path itself.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Meditation and Study Retreat

2009-11-05 Patience 60:22
Arinna Weisman
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Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

2009-11-05 Emotions and Freedom 65:50
Rob Burbea
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Gaia House :  November Solitary Retreat

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