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Dharma Talks given at Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center
2000-11-23 The Practice Of Generosity- A Seamless Circle Of Contentment And Joy 61:45
Marcia Rose
"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

2000-11-22 Sympathetic Joy 55:44
Sharon Salzberg
Paying attention to the obstacles that get in our way of feeling happiness for ourselves and others, and ways to overcome these.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-11-21 Mudita- Instruction For Practice 50:49
Marcia Rose
Introduction to mudita-sympthetic joy, and practice instructions.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center 2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-11-19 Faith & Wisdom 61:13
Joseph Goldstein
Exploring the meaning and balance of faith and wisdom: the last step depends on the first; the first step depends on the last.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-11-12 Metta 60:21
Kamala Masters
Discovering the very practical aspects of metta practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center 2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-11-11 Selflessness, Uncommon Sense 60:33
Joseph Goldstein
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-11-08 Pulling Out The Thread Of "Self" From Emotional Mind States 57:34
Marcia Rose
As self-centeredness fades away, the strong energies of emotional states are purified and transformed.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center 2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-11-07 Compassion Practice Instructions 1:13
Kamala Masters
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

2000-11-06 Mindfulness 59:33
Kamala Masters
Resting in mindfulness is resting in grace.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center 2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-11-05 The Five Hindrances 62:37
Joseph Goldstein
understanding the forces of desire, aversion, sluggishness, restlessness and doubt within the mind
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

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