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Spirit Rock Meditation Center: dharma talks and meditation instruction

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The teachings of the Buddha (Dharma) and the practices of Insight Meditation (Vipassana) and loving-kindness meditation (metta) are at the heart of all the programs we offer at Spirit Rock. Practicing Insight Meditation develops mindfulness, the capacity to pay attention to each moment of life and to see clearly the truth of our experience. Studying the Dharma provides insights into the conditions that define and limit our experience of life. And cultivating an attitude of loving-kindness allows us to stay present to what's true and what's difficult in our lives with compassion for ourselves a...

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Grace Fisher: Looking with Soft Eyes 09.07.2026 1:05:11

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Begins with a 30m meditation and is immediately followed by a Dharma talk. (Group discussion has been omitted.)

Alex Haley: Wise Relatedness: Knowing What's Happening Amidst Lay Life 06.07.2026 1:43:30

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)

Patrick Brown: Why We Practice 05.07.2026 48:07

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Grace Fisher: Aligning with Curiosity 02.07.2026 1:04:46

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Begins with a 30m meditation and is immediately followed by a Dharma talk. (Group discussion has been omitted.)

Tere Abdala-Romano: Equanimity and Compassion (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 25.06.2026 1:07:16

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Further into the Brahma Viharas, talk about equanimity or Upekha, the two types of equanimity , how to cultivate the second one, given that the first one can only be achieved by cultivating all the Paramis. Then a short guided meditation based on the Tibetan Tonglem of bringing other's pain/suffering into our hearts to tranform them into light.

Grace Fisher: Finding Our Swing: Dharma & Mastery 25.06.2026 1:02:00

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Begins with a 30m meditation and is immediately followed by a Dharma talk. (Group discussion has been omitted.)

Tere Abdala-Romano: Guided Meditation: The Elements and Sky Gazing (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 24.06.2026 29:59

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Guided meditation starting with settling the body, then the breath as air element,then identifying the the rest of the four elements in our bodies,the solidity of air, the fluidity and cohesion of water and the temperature of fire. At last a guided with instructions sky gazing meditation to do outside.

Heidi Bourne : Kinship is a Place of Practice 24.06.2026 1:25:00

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Includes a meditation, dharma talk & a few key areas of discussion.

Tere Abdala-Romano: Guided Morning Meditation on Body and Breath (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 24.06.2026 51:53

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Guiding Meditation. Starting with settling the Body and then the breath. A subtle balance between relaxation adn allertness. Focusing on the breath sensations in relationship with the air element.

Rae Houseman: Practicing with patience as a Parami 24.06.2026 1:02:01

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Tere Abdala-Romano: The 4 Elements, Earth as Creator (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 23.06.2026 45:24

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) We are nothing but Earth inlcuding all its elements, not separete from her/them, Inviting to honor, revere it, seeing clearly the interdependence. Inviting to shift from seeing Earth as a resource to recognizing it as our creator, sustainer, healer, and home. By remembering that we are not separate from the living world—but an expression of it—we cultivate humility,...

Grace Fisher: Belonging to Our Lives 22.06.2026 1:40:02

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Fernmarie Rodriguez: Appreciative Joy 21.06.2026 1:02:31

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Diana Winston: Letting Go into Natural Awareness (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 20.06.2026 58:04

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) This talk explores the core teaching of letting go and how it relates to profound states of well-being. We learn about Natural Awareness-- the luminous quality of the mind-- and try a few "Glimpse practices" to access it. Diana then shows us how Natural Awareness practice can help us navigate the complex, challenging, and heart-breaking times in the world today.

Diana Winston: Guided Equanimity Practice (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 19.06.2026 45:51

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) This session explores equanimity-- what it is, how to cultivate it, and how to work with the "mosquitoes" we encounter.

Dawn Mauricio: Riding the Wave of Challenging Emotions (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 19.06.2026 1:04:02

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) This talk explores the different ways we might meet difficult emotions on retreat and in life. And in case you're not experiencing only difficult emotions, there is also some guidance on how to hold pleasant states, too!

Gullu Singh: Mindfulness of Thoughts & Emotions (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 19.06.2026 59:47

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) In this talk, on day 3 of the retreat, Gullu discusses expanding the frame of awareness from just the anchor to include more and more experience, especially thoughts and emotions.

Grace Fisher: Trusting the Flow of Our Unfolding 18.06.2026 1:03:10

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Begins with a 30m meditation and is immediately followed by a Dharma talk. (Group discussion has been omitted.)

Diana Winston: Guided Meditation on Body Sensations and Working with Pain (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 18.06.2026 1:00:42

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) We explore how to be aware of body sensations from a "Somatic Mindfulness" or body-based perspective, as well as get guidance on how to mindfully work with physical pain

Gullu Singh: Cultivating Loving Kindness Using Phrases (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 17.06.2026 46:37

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) In the talk Gullu introduces a simple accesible loving kindness practice to cultivate an attidude of friendliness, benevolence and good will for a beloved being, self and all beings.

Diana Winston: Mindfulness Basics (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 17.06.2026 54:08

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) This foundational talk on mindfulness offers insight into why and how to practice mindfulness, the science behind it, what makes meditation difficult, the qualities of a mindful mind, and the fruits of the practice.

Heidi Bourne : Everyday is a Vow of Risk 17.06.2026 1:00:45

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Includes a meditation, dharma talk & 1 key area for discussion.

Dawn Mauricio: Morning instructions: Breath as Anchor (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 17.06.2026 1:02:31

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) In our first morning, you are guided to slow down, settle, and turn toward your breath as your faithful anchor for the meditation.

Francisco Morillo Gable: The Skillful Use of Pleasure 17.06.2026 57:35

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Tuere Sala: Integration (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 15.06.2026 1:04:36

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