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Dharma Talks
2025-10-26 Developing Samadhi (Concentration): Its Importance, How Samadhi Deepens, and the Challenges of Practicing to Develop Samadhi (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 62:41
Donald Rothberg
We review the nature of samadhi, how it is a natural quality that surfaces in many human experiences, and its importance in meditation (and the teachings of the Buddha). We briefly examine the five jhanic factors that point to how samadhi deepens. We also look at several of the main challenges that arise as we practice to develop samadhi.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Settling, Seeing, and Spacious Awareness (276R25)

2025-10-26 Talk - Our Place in Tme 52:23
Leela Sarti
Gaia House Embodying the Awakened Heart

2025-10-26 Buddhism and Death (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 57:56
Eugene Cash
Exploring the Normalcy of Death in Buddhism. Looking at the many ways Buddhism understands death: Death of the body; The life and death of each moment; Becoming harmonious with Death as part of Life; Death as a Doorway to the Deathless,
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Maraṇasati: Contemplating Death - Awakening to Life

2025-10-26 Closing metta practice 7:33
Leigh Brasington
London Insight Meditation Leigh Brasington – What the suttas actually say about the Brahma Viharas

2025-10-26 Four suttas containing all the Brahma Viharas 23:11
Leigh Brasington
London Insight Meditation Leigh Brasington – What the suttas actually say about the Brahma Viharas

2025-10-26 A deeper look at Upekkha 35:54
Leigh Brasington
London Insight Meditation Leigh Brasington – What the suttas actually say about the Brahma Viharas

2025-10-26 A deeper look at Mudita 7:43
Leigh Brasington
London Insight Meditation Leigh Brasington – What the suttas actually say about the Brahma Viharas

2025-10-26 A deeper look at Karuna 14:55
Leigh Brasington
London Insight Meditation Leigh Brasington – What the suttas actually say about the Brahma Viharas

2025-10-26 Realizing the Unconditioned: A Compassionate Response to Suffering - Part 1 - Meditation 30:53
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Weekly Dharma Series

2025-10-26 Realizing the Unconditioned: A Compassionate Response to Suffering - Part 1 - Talk 42:35
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Weekly Dharma Series

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