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Dharma Talks
2000-11-23 Gratitude For A Precious Human Birth 41:59
Sylvia Boorstein
This talk was given on Thanksgiving expressing gratitude for the human heart's capacity for love and understanding. The preciousness of a human life lies in the potential of our hearts to be transformed. How can we forgive our lives so that we'll have a completely loving heart?

2000-11-23 The Practice Of Generosity- A Seamless Circle Of Contentment And Joy 61:45
Marcia Rose
"The greatest gift is the act of giving itself" Generosity is the seed--the foundation of spiritual development. It is the ground of compassion. It is a requisite of Liberation. Generosity--the practice of non-clinging--puts us directly in touch with the reality of interconnectedness. We give to help free ourselves. We give to help, bring joy to and to free others. And, we learn to receive graciously and with trust, just what is given..
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center 2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-11-22 Five Hindrances 58:02
Sally Armstrong

2000-11-22 Sympathetic Joy 55:44
Sharon Salzberg
Paying attention to the obstacles that get in our way of feeling happiness for ourselves and others, and ways to overcome these.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-11-21 Angulimala Sutta 58:56
James Baraz

2000-11-21 Mudita- Instruction For Practice 50:49
Marcia Rose
Introduction to mudita-sympthetic joy, and practice instructions.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center 2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-11-20 Equanimity 61:28
Jack Kornfield
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-11-20 Freedom Possible In Every Moment 35:40
Arinna Weisman
Not waiting to find ourselves before opening to the possibility of freedom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-11-19 Faith & Wisdom 61:13
Joseph Goldstein
Exploring the meaning and balance of faith and wisdom: the last step depends on the first; the first step depends on the last.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-11-13 Metta 64:10
Jack Kornfield
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

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