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Dharma Talks
2025-10-28 Morning Instructions (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 56:51
Tere Abdala-Romano
A guided meditation from Settling the Body, the breath and the mind in its natural state Shamatha to Vipassana , in this case observe the three ways that liberate us, emphasizing this morning on the inmeditae direct experience of impermanence through breath , body sensations, sounds, mental objects realizing how all are transient as our lives and selves.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Settling, Seeing, and Spacious Awareness (276R25)

2025-10-27 Practicing Shamatha, Developing concentration in Relaxation (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 44:27
Tere Abdala-Romano
Guided meditation to Relax the Breath, The Body and the Mind to help them Settle so concentration is possible towards Samadhi in a relaxed and vivid way. Reminderof ethics and practices of the heart.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Settling, Seeing, and Spacious Awareness (276R25)

2025-10-26 Developing Samadhi (Concentration): Its Importance, How Samadhi Deepens, and the Challenges of Practicing to Develop Samadhi (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 62:41
Donald Rothberg
We review the nature of samadhi, how it is a natural quality that surfaces in many human experiences, and its importance in meditation (and the teachings of the Buddha). We briefly examine the five jhanic factors that point to how samadhi deepens. We also look at several of the main challenges that arise as we practice to develop samadhi.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Settling, Seeing, and Spacious Awareness (276R25)

2025-10-25 Acceptance 1:27:32
Ayya Santussika
This guided meditation, dhamma talk, questions and responses was offered on October 25, 2025 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!” 00:00 - Guided Meditation 16:44 - DHAMMA TALK 28:20 - Q&R
Karuna Buddhist Vihara

2025-10-25 Instructions and guided meditation: Body as anchor 52:33
Jill Shepherd
Establishing a felt sense of the body as anchor; orienting to ease and calm in knowing the body sitting, breathing
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat – Part 2 - 25PT2

2025-10-24 Guided standing meditation 35:03
Ajahn Sucitto
Moulin de Chaves The Mind Writes, the Heart Sings

2025-10-24 Lovingkindness Meditation 38:22
Yanai Postelnik
Gaia House Embodying the Awakened Heart

2025-10-24 Mindfulness of Breathing 56:41
Devon Hase
Instructions and Guided Meditation on Mindfulness of Breathing
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat – Part 2 - 25PT2

2025-10-23 Sitting & Walking Meditation (this recording also includes Yanai Postelnik) 52:36
Leela Sarti
Gaia House Embodying the Awakened Heart

2025-10-22 Staying Engaged Takes Us Beyond Boundaries 47:34
Ayya Santacitta
Short Reflection & Guided Meditation on 'The Holonic Shift' by Joanna Macy | Earthworm Practice for the Anthropocene III | Online Wednesday-Mornings
Aloka Earth Room

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