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Dharma Talks
2025-01-11 Sacca - Truthfulness 41:54
Sumedha
Gaia House Rest and Renewal

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 Spirit Rock - Rainbow Sangha

2025-01-11 Using Hand Mudras (Gestures) in Meditation : Guided Meditation 57:13
Laura Bridgman
Gaia House Rest and Renewal

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

2025-01-11 Open Palm : Movement Meditation & Medtiation Instructions (Uppekha Pāramī) 1:12:04
Nathan Glyde
Gaia House Rest and Renewal

2025-01-11 First Metta Instructions: Benefactor & Self (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 50:39
Gullu Singh
The initial instruction in Mettā practice using the phrases and working with the primary categories of benefactor & Self
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Mettā Retreat: Teachings and Practices to Cultivate a Wise, Awakened, and Responsive Heart

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 Peace of Wisdom : Dharma Talk with Lightly Guided Meditation (Panna Pāramī) 1:15:00
Nathan Glyde
Gaia House Rest and Renewal

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