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Stephen Batchelor's Dharma Talks in English
Stephen Batchelor
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2011-11-01 Whatever Arises and Ceases 59:00
Further reflections on Secular Dharma; what was distinctive in the Buddha's teaching at his time; "Whatever arises ceases": the ocean, the breath, the heartbeat; the Kaccanagotta Sutta (S.12:15); quotes from Montaigne & Nagarjuna re: neither being nor non-being; the questions of Vacchagotta concerning self (S.44:10)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Towards a Secular Buddhism
2011-11-02 From Place to Ground 57:05
The Buddha and the sick monk; the awakening as described in M.26 (The Noble Quest); awakening as a shift from place to ground, Not as a breakthrough to an ultimate Truth; "going against the stream"; the appearance of Brahma Sahampati who encourages the Buddha to teach as the arising of love and compassion and creativity.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Towards a Secular Buddhism
2011-11-03 The Four 60:20
A commentary on the "Turning of the Wheel of Dhamma," the Buddha's first discourses.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Towards a Secular Buddhism
2011-11-04 Entering the Stream 62:15
Further thoughts on secular Buddhism; ELSA = Embrace, Let Go, Stop, Act; ELSA is a continuous stream; Mara as Namuci, the drought demon; the stream as the 8-fold path; stream-entry as confidence in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha; abandoning the three fetters; an inclusive conception of Sangha; Sarakani the Sakiyan
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Towards a Secular Buddhism
2011-11-05 For Love of This World 61:16
Some foundational texts for Secular Buddhism; the Buddha's parable of the city and its implications; creativity and aesthetics in the practice of the path; a democracy of the imagination.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Towards a Secular Buddhism
2011-11-07 Toward a Secular Buddhism 1:24:01
Insight Santa Cruz
2011-11-17 Nama-Rupa and Consciousness Talk 1/4 64:32
First talk of four on the subject Nama-Rupa and Consciousness, by Stephen Batchelor. Given on November 17, 2011, at Xic Xanac Retreat Center, Zacatlan, Mexico. Presented by Yoga Espacio. Translated by Kavindu
Yoga Espacio :  Nama-Rupa and Consciousness
2011-11-18 Nama-Rupa and Consciousness Talk 2/4 1:10:03
Second talk of four on the subject Nama-Rupa and Consciousness, by Stephen Batchelor. Given on November 17, 2011, at Xic Xanac Retreat Center, Zacatlan, Mexico. Presented by Yoga Espacio. Translated by Kavindu
Yoga Espacio :  Nama-Rupa and Consciousness
2011-11-19 Nama-Rupa and Consciousness Talk 3/4 1:10:10
Third talk of four on the subject Nama-Rupa and Consciousness, by Stephen Batchelor. Given on November 17, 2011, at Xic Xanac Retreat Center, Zacatlan, Mexico. Presented by Yoga Espacio. Translated by Kavindu
Yoga Espacio :  Nama-Rupa and Consciousness
2011-11-20 Nama-Rupa Consciousness Talk 4/4 Nama-Rupa Conciencia Charla 4 de 4 1:10:10
Fourth talk of four on the subject Nama-Rupa and Consciousness, by Stephen Batchelor. Given on November 17, 2011, at Xic Xanac Retreat Center, Zacatlan, Mexico. Presented by Yoga Espacio. Translated by Kavindu. Cuarta charla de cuatro, sobre el tema de Nama-rupa y conciencia. Por Stephen Batchelor. Impartida el 20 de noviembre de 2011 en Xic Xanac, Zacatlán. Presentado por Yoga Espacio, traducida por Kavindu.
Yoga Espacio :  Nama-Rupa and Consciousness

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