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2000-11-23 The Practice Of Generosity- A Seamless Circle Of Contentment And Joy 61:45
Marcia Rose
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"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

2000-11-07 Compassion Practice Instructions 1:13
Kamala Masters
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guided compassion practice using as subjects: 1) a person in suffering 2) oneself, and 3) one's benefactor.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-10-22 Paying Attention, Taking Action, Letting Go 61:28
Steven Smith
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Bringing wisdom with non-attachment and compassionate action together.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-10-15 Doing The Best We Can And Letting Go Of Control 49:57
Michele McDonald
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Understanding patience, compassion and equanimity in the face of suffering.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-10-08 Opening the Heart Of Compassion 63:05
Debra Chamberlin-Taylor
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Stories and practice of compassion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-10-02 As It Is: Mystery Beyond Mystery 59:07
Steven Smith
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Seeking the world of experience as it really is, and being motivated to live by compassion.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-08-16 Compassion - Eight Verses 43:24
Charles Genoud
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Gaia House :  Gaia House Retreat

2000-08-03 The Immeasurables - The Heart's Release 40:03
Marcia Rose
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Experiences and expressions born out of unconditional love and compassion: "The Lion's Roar" of confidence, strength and straight forwardness.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Family Retreat

2000-07-27 Dignity And Compassion 54:39
Michele McDonald
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Experiencing the dignity of relating to the pain of our world with compassion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-07-19 Healing Our Hearts With Compassion 60:19
Kamala Masters
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Developing the healing force of compassion helps us to open to the pain of our lives.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2000-06-01 Dignity On The Path 54:34
Michele McDonald
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Planting the seeds of love, compassion, joy and equanimity results in the harvest of dignity.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Metta Retreat

2000-05-31 The Five Spiritual Faculties 45:07
Susan O'Brien
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Applying these wholesome qualities to the practice of metta, compassion, joy and equanimity.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-03-24 Bodhisattva's Aspiration 63:04
Tara Brach
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The Bodhisattva is resolved to realize non-separation and live from this truth. On this path, we widen the circle of compassion to include all of life.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-03-22 Compassion 1:13:21
Joseph Goldstein
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2000-03-08 Blessing Our Inner Life 57:19
Tara Brach
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Learning how to handle the difficulties we can encounter when our hearts become wakeful and compassionate.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-02-09 Awakening Though Our Emotional Life 60:02
Tara Brach
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Relating to our inner weather with a wise and compassionate attention.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-01-05 Compassion 44:31
Anna Douglas
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Awakening the heart from its ancient slumber - what does it take? Bringing compassionate awareness into our lives.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

1999-12-20 Compassion 61:14
Debra Chamberlin-Taylor
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center

1999-12-09 Wise Intention 57:03
Carol Wilson
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Exploring the link between wisdom, compassion and action.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

1999-12-01 A Compassionate Life 51:10
Christina Feldman
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Gaia House :  Gaia House Retreat

1999-11-10 Compassion - The Heartbeat Of The Buddha's Teaching 51:29
Marcia Rose
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"May I, may you, may all beings be free from suffering." The Buddha's teachings and practices of cultivating a deep, expansive tenderness of heart, grounded in immeasurable impartiality--the heart of compassion--which transforms the way we relate to ourselves and to others. With the great strength and trust in our ability to bear witness to and face suffering, we are able to offer appropriate help in relationship to the pain, the anguish and the confusion of all beings, ourselves included.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  1999 Three Month Retreat

1999-10-25 Wise Surrender 55:16
Michele McDonald
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using our precious human birth to learn wisdom and compassion
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  1999 Three Month Retreat

1999-10-01 The Teachings Of All The Buddhas 56:07
Joseph Goldstein
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the Buddha's compassionate advice on avoiding the ten unwholesome actions
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

1999-09-09 Ultimate And Conventional Reality 52:56
Ajahn Amaro
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Can we live with respect and compassion within the world of form, while understanding its ultimate insubstantiality? Can we remember the truth of emptiness while the world of appearances is so compelling? How can we do both at once?
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Dzogchen Retreat

1999-09-02 How Suffering Can Lead To Faith 55:40
James Baraz
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Although there is suffering - the First Noble Truth, the Buddha has taught that wisely processing our pain leads to greater faith, compassion and, eventually, the end of suffering.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley

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