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Dharma Talks
2025-01-11 Opening to the Training, Generosity and Unconditional Love 45:34
Ayya Santussika
This dhamma talk, guided meditation, and Q&A was offered on 11th of January , 2025 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!”
Karuna Buddhist Vihara

2025-01-11 Evening Talk: The Nature and Potential of Metta Practice (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 58:47
Donald Rothberg
We start with a story and poem related to developing metta. Then there is an overview of the nature of metta and metta practice, and how the intention to manifest metta—good will, care, and a powerful friendliness—has many resonances with the core intentions of other spiritual traditions, often expressed in terms of manifesting love. We explore how we train in developing the intention to manifest metta and how we see what gets in the way. We look at several of the challenges of metta practice and how to work with them.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Mettā Retreat: Teachings and Practices to Cultivate a Wise, Awakened, and Responsive Heart

2025-01-11 Working with the 5 Hindrances as a pathway to Wisdom 62:15
Bob Stahl
No doubt there are challenges that may come up when we practice meditation and so helpful to learn how to work with them wisely so they can transform as gifts of wisdom.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Mindfulness and Liberation – Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Approaches: Insight Meditation Retreat

2025-01-11 Generosity Is the Answer 29:10
Devon Hase
A talk focused on Dana Parami and its role in recognizing Nibbana. The discussion highlighted the importance of removing obscurations to reveal awareness, wisdom, and love. Devon explained how Paramis helped clear the way and emphasized the interdependence of giving and receiving. Practical aspects of generosity were addressed, including maintaining healthy boundaries and understanding motivations. Personal stories and reflections were shared to illustrate different types of giving and the long-term benefits of a generous mindset. Devon encouraged participants to practice generosity in daily life and highlighted the profound impact of living with an open heart.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Mettā Retreat: Teachings and Practices to Cultivate a Wise, Awakened, and Responsive Heart

2025-01-11 Entering the undifferentiated 50:09
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka

2025-01-10 Renunciation and Mindfulness Based Dukkha Reduction 63:16
Christiane Wolf
The power of renunciation, my path from Dharma to MBSR and translations of Dukkha
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Mindfulness and Liberation – Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Approaches: Insight Meditation Retreat

2025-01-10 Wise Effort: Aligning with Nature 57:23
Shelly Graf
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge

2025-01-10 Wisdom – which mountain and how to climb 48:45
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka

2025-01-10 Morning Instructions: First Foundation of the Body 68:17
Jeanne Corrigal
Brief talk followed by guided meditation on anchoring in body, sounds, or breath.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Mindfulness and Liberation – Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Approaches: Insight Meditation Retreat

2025-01-09 The Welcome Vihara 46:25
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka

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