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 and others. Ultimately, our relationship to life is transformed as we learn to live more wisely and kindly.
Latest episodes of the podcast Spirit Rock Meditation Center: dharma talks and meditation instruction
- Pamela Weiss: The Three Characteristics: Anicca (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
- Erin Treat: The Three Characteristics: Anatta (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
- Erin Treat, Louije Kim, Monica Magtoto, Pamela Weiss: Opening Night (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
- Grace Fisher: Allying with the Wind
- Donald Rothberg: Practicing with Mystery 2
- Donald Rothberg: Guided Meditation on Practicing with Mystery
- Jack Kornfield: A Labor of Love
- James Baraz: The Miracle of Mindfulness (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
- Grace Fisher: Teachers and Teachings and Llamas
- Donald Rothberg: Practicing with Mystery 1
- Tuere Sala: Mudita (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
- Tuere Sala: The Intersection of Compassion and Equanimity (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
- Grace Fisher: Friends, Allies and our True Home
- John Martin: Metta for Neutral Being: Guided Meditation (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
- Heidi Bourne : Reclaiming our Strength with the 5 Spiritual Faculties ~ Today's Focus: Concentration & Wisdom
- Tuere Sala: Morning Instructions (Retreat at Spirit Rock)