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The greatest gift is the
gift of the teachings
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Dharma Talks
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2021-01-09
Beyond the Present Moment
64:07
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Nathan Glyde
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Being present is an essential component of the Dharma path. It feels good to bring body, heart, mind, attention, consciousness, all together in the present moment. But being present is not the goal of the Dharma. (Guided meditation and Dharma reflection from Gaia House's Online Dharma Hall)
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Gaia House
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Online Dharma Hall - Jan 2021
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2021-01-06
Practicing with Intentions 1: Individual Formal and Daily Life Practice
1:11:08
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Donald Rothberg
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At this time of transition, for the earth in the Northern Hemisphere, for many of us in the New Year, and for the U.S., in which clarity of intentions is so important, we explore two types of intentions: (1) aspiration or being guided by one's deeper values and intentions, sometimes taking the form of vows; and (2) moment-to-moment intentions. We are especially interested in connecting the two types of intentions. A focus on moment-to-moment intentions (cetana) helps us with wise action and practice moment-to-moment, seeing which intentions are skillful and which are not (including implicit or even unconscious tendencies linked with habitual energies). We look a number of ways of practicing with intentions both in our formal and our informal practice. We close with a short writing exercise bringing out our core intentions and next steps for the coming period, and then have a period of discussion and sharing.
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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Monday and Wednesday Talks
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2020-12-13
The Art and Practice of Forgiveness
4:23:24
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Phillip Moffitt,
Noliwe Alexander
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The art of forgiveness begins with connecting to the heart. The practice involves learning skills such as metta, mindful acknowledgement, and compassion. Practicing these skills enables you to free yourself from painful identification with past events.
This is a day to bring remorse or grief about past actions and move beyond feelings of guilt and shame. Likewise, if someone has wronged you, you will be guided toward holding them in accountability without closing your heart. Additionally, forgiveness practice will move you toward clarity and acceptance for the ways you have let yourself down.
Practicing forgiveness allows you to move from a heavy, remorseful heart and a reactive mind to a heart that’s light but still feels regret, and a mind that is calm and clear. The day will be held with periods of guided silent sitting and walking meditation practice, instruction in the art and practice of forgiveness, and a forgiveness ceremony, with opportunities to ask questions to the instructors.
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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2020-12-12
Guided Mettā to Easy Relationship
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Nathan Glyde
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Guided well-wishing and kindness practice as part of the heart training of mettā practice. Particularly emphasising getting to know the particular qualities we are radiating in this intentional practice. Includes sending mettā to oneself, and to all beings in the world.
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Gaia House
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Mettā and Insight
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