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In Memoriam: Rick Woudenberg


The greatest gift is the
gift of the teachings
 
Marcia Rose's Dharma Talks at Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center
Marcia Rose
I find teaching to be a very deep and powerful "no self" practice. When I connect with others during Dharma talks--in the intimacy of small groups, and while holding meditation practice interviews--I am continually reminded to know, and be, in a place of clarity, spaciousness and immediate presence. Being able to offer students such a place of connection is my greatest pleasure and inspiration, as well as the most appreciated challenge in my teaching practice.
2000-12-12 Sound And Silence- Opening The Ear Door 39:38
"From listening, spontaneously meditation arises. From listening, a depth, a well of virtues: From listening, truth, fulfillment, knowledge, ……those who hear flower forever." 16th century Indian poet, Nanak A 45 minute sitting meditation, beginning with Nanak's poem and then listening/hearing Tibetan bells, Japanese mok-tok, and other bell tones with alternating moments of silence.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center 2000 Three Month Retreat
2000-12-06 The Heart's Release- Abiding In The Immeasurables 60:35
Lovingkindness, compassion, empathetic/appreciative joy and equanimity. We weave a tapestry of clear, caring, balanced and appropriate responsivity through our practice. This growing and maturing tapestry made up of these perfectly natural capacities of heart weave into the whole of our life and into all of our relationships.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center 2000 Three Month Retreat
2000-11-29 Connecting With The Seven Factors Of Enlightenment 57:21
recognizing each of these seven factors, and how they reflect each other and interweave in both the prelude to and fruit of liberation.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center 2000 Three Month Retreat
2000-11-29 Connecting With The Seven Factors Of Enlightenment 69:30
Recognizing each of these seven factors, and how they reflect each other and interweave in both the prelude to and fruit of liberation.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center 2000 Three Month Retreat
2000-11-23 The Practice Of Generosity- A Seamless Circle Of Contentment And Joy 61:45
"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
2000-11-21 Mudita- Instruction For Practice 50:49
Introduction to mudita-sympthetic joy, and practice instructions.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center 2000 Three Month Retreat
2000-11-08 Pulling Out The Thread Of "Self" From Emotional Mind States 57:34
As self-centeredness fades away, the strong energies of emotional states are purified and transformed.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center 2000 Three Month Retreat
2000-08-03 The Immeasurables - The Heart's Release 40:03
Experiences and expressions born out of unconditional love and compassion: "The Lion's Roar" of confidence, strength and straight forwardness.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Family Retreat
1999-12-01 Generosity-Cultivating The Inner Qualities Of Non-Clinging And Letting Go 42:41
we offer - we receive… cultivating generosity in a thousand different ways; a powerful antidote for the energies that bind us.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center 1999 Three Month Retreat
1999-11-10 Compassion - The Heartbeat Of The Buddha's Teaching 51:29
"May I, may you, may all beings be free from suffering." The Buddha's teachings and practices of cultivating a deep, expansive tenderness of heart, grounded in immeasurable impartiality--the heart of compassion--which transforms the way we relate to ourselves and to others. With the great strength and trust in our ability to bear witness to and face suffering, we are able to offer appropriate help in relationship to the pain, the anguish and the confusion of all beings, ourselves included.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center 1999 Three Month Retreat

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