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Retreat Dharma Talks

Spirit Rock - Rainbow Sangha

The Rainbow Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified practitioners within marginalized gender and sexuality groups such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, gender non-conforming, and same-gender loving. Together, we’ll explore the Dharma in ways that welcome our lived experiences and build community that honors our diverse voices.

Program includes meditation, a dharma talk, and a practice-oriented discussion.

All levels of meditation experience welcome!

2022-01-26 (3262 days) Spirit Rock Meditation Center

  
2022-03-16 Cultivating a Loving Heart in a Hostile World 55:27
JD Doyle
2022-05-04 Taking Leadership in Our Lives: Standing Near to Our Suffering and Awakening on Our Path of Healing and Liberation 68:44
Arinna Weisman
2022-05-11 Faith and Doubt on the Path of Purification 65:58
Katy Wiss
2022-06-01 Gratitude 1:11:24
Arinna Weisman
2022-06-08 The Power of Ritual to Create Possibility 64:51
JD Doyle
2022-06-22 Calling on the Love of Our Queer Ancestors 60:08
Lama Rod Owens
2022-07-13 Awakening the Queer Heart through Gratitude 56:09
Lama Rod Owens
2022-07-27 Claiming our History, Reclaiming our Power Through Metta 68:30
Alisa Dennis
2022-12-07 Self-Compassion and the Window of Tolerance 33:39
JD Doyle
2023-04-12 Be Absolutely Present 28:43
JD Doyle
2023-05-03 Cultivating Inner Freedom 31:11
JD Doyle
Grief and Joy: A Day of Remembrance and Healing for the LGBTQIA+ Community
2023-05-31 The Four Noble Truths 27:55
JD Doyle
2023-09-06 Greed, Hatred, and Delusion, Oh My! 29:43
JD Doyle
2023-10-04 Practicing with Modernity and the Myth of Progress 31:22
JD Doyle
2023-11-08 Season of Letting Go 65:33
Carol Cano
2023-11-29 Musings on Anatta and Empire 32:03
JD Doyle
2024-01-24 Faith Balanced with Wisdom 28:11
JD Doyle
2024-02-28 Cultivating the Refuge of Sangha 66:54
JD Doyle
2024-05-22 Engaged Buddhism: instigating systemic changes 31:30
JD Doyle
2024-06-06 Precarious: A Mess More Than a Safe Space 27:42
JD Doyle
Dharma talk based on a poem "nested" by adrianne maree brown
2024-08-07 Tribute to Eric Kolvig 33:05
JD Doyle
Note: Some of the audio is glitchy at times. See slideshow here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1f0vqOKimeXtWjjyJggCluxnxDiUK17Ncb08eMADZq_E/edit#slide=id.p
2024-08-21 Grief: A Portal Into Living Life Fully 56:30
Amana Brembry Johnson
2024-10-02 Practicing with the Fire Element 32:08
JD Doyle
2024-10-23 Wise Speech: Dung, Flowers, or Honey 34:25
JD Doyle
2024-11-20 Compassion Meditation on Trans Day of Remembrance 22:26
JD Doyle
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.
2025-03-05 Moving Beyond the Known 22:41
JD Doyle
2025-04-02 Small Acts of Generosity 23:26
JD Doyle
2025-04-02 The Wisdom of the 4 Elements 33:39
JD Doyle
2025-04-16 Practicing with Vedana and the Sacred Pause 24:09
JD Doyle
2025-05-07 Caring for ourselves 31:42
Marjolein Janssen
2025-06-11 The Karma of Forgotten Stories 31:36
JD Doyle
2025-06-18 Stillness In Daily Life 30:30
Marjolein Janssen
2025-09-03 Is There A Way To Bring Love To What Is Happening? 43:38
Tanya Wiser
2025-09-10 Creating Sangha With Our Stories 23:42
JD Doyle
2025-09-24 Meeting Yourself With Kindness: A Guided Meditation 26:44
JD Doyle
2025-09-24 The Worldly Winds 28:50
JD Doyle
2025-10-29 Meditation: "Mindfulness" 27:13
JD Doyle
2025-10-29 Talk: "Crossing the Floods" 33:19
JD Doyle
2025-11-12 A Meditation 26:55
JD Doyle
A Meditation
2025-11-12 The Roots of the Skillful 28:12
JD Doyle
2025-11-19 Meditation on 11/19/25 25:25
JD Doyle
2025-11-19 Grief & Joy in Honor of Trans Day of Remembrance 30:21
JD Doyle
2025-12-17 Meditation:"Guided Compassion" 27:46
JD Doyle
2025-12-17 Dharma Talk: "Burps, Bigots and Hiccups: Gathering in Community Especially During Holidays" 26:58
JD Doyle
2026-03-11 Kindness and Compassion 63:36
Marjolein Janssen
2026-03-25 "Knowing, Allowing, Sensing & Connecting" 37:56
Tanya Wiser
2026-05-20 Spacious Stillness (Meditation) 29:32
Francisco Morillo Gable
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