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Dharma Talks
2009-01-24 Emptiness 60:52
Rob Burbea
Please note that these talks are from a 4 week retreat for experienced meditators. The talks and meditations can be listened to in any order or individually, but as they progressively unfold different levels of understanding of Emptiness, they will probably be more fully understood and the practices more easily developed if taken in series
Gaia House Meditation on Emptiness (2009)

2009-01-24 Samadhi in the Practice of Emptiness 44:40
Rob Burbea
Please note that these talks are from a 4 week retreat for experienced meditators. The talks and meditations can be listened to in any order or individually, but as they progressively unfold different levels of understanding of Emptiness, they will probably be more fully understood and the practices more easily developed if taken in series
Gaia House Meditation on Emptiness (2009)

2009-01-23 Turning Into The Skid 60:06
Bob Stahl
Waking up to aging, illness and death. Turning into emotional pain. How to grow a meditation practice that holds it all.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Essential Dharma

2009-01-15 2009 Monthly Sitting Group, Month 1: Overview of the Samatha Practice 63:51
Tina Rasmussen
Includes: The three stages of practice (Sila, Samatha, Vipassana); The Buddha’s practice of the jhanas; Why do this practice?; and an overview of the path of practice as taught by Ven. Pa Auk Sayadaw; meditation instructions.
Various

2009-01-14 Friendliness, Consolation And Appreciation 47:52
Sylvia Boorstein
Short talk leading into meditation
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2009-01-13 Metta Guided Meditation 37:58
Trudy Goodman
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Scientists Retreat

2009-01-13 The Science Of Meditation For Scientists 46:30
Diana Winston
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Scientists Retreat

2009-01-13 A Step Towards The Transcendant 43:01
Ajahn Sucitto
This teaching describes the running of psycho-somatic ‘programs’ (saṇkhārā ) – in terms of those that are default and those we can intentionally induce. In this way, in meditation, we develop skills that can change our psychological patterns. The method is: first step back from the torrent of mind; then, cultivate enlightenment factors.
Cittaviveka Winter Retreat

2009-01-06 Themes of meditation 30:49
Ajahn Sucitto
Through referencing the parable of the cook (S.47:8), we are encouraged to get to know the mind in order to choose the meditation theme that suits it best. There are a range of themes you can use to counteract hindrances: such as death contemplation, unattractiveness of the body, lovingkindness, Buddha and breathing. Through trial and error, find out what is needed.
Cittaviveka Winter Retreat

2009-01-05 Are You Brave Enough To Be Transformed By Lovingkindness? 59:58
Sylvia Boorstein
Lovingkindness is presented as a "subset" of mindfulness: Attention to the third foundation of mindfulness, specifically the presence (or absence) of good will in the mind. Meditation is presented as a technique for letting go of all limiting stories (fixed views) that inhibit us from becoming the fully loving (and tolerant) people we could be.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Metta

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