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Dharma Talks given at Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center
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2018-06-07 A Genuine Happiness 61:13
  Dave Smith
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Using the practice of Dharma to cultivate a balance between worldly hedonic pleasure and inner cultivation.
Mindfulness and Compassion to Awaken the Heart

2018-06-07 Equanimity: Both/And 55:41
  Dave Smith
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Understanding the two faces of equanimity: wisdom and compassion. Brief talk followed by guided practice.
Mindfulness and Compassion to Awaken the Heart

2018-06-07 Letting Go of the Past, Present, Future 46:06
  Cheryl Slean
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Overview of practices for letting go followed by guided 'Big Mind' meditation.
Mindfulness and Compassion to Awaken the Heart

2018-06-06 Faith, Doubt and Inspiration 49:14
  Cheryl Slean
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Discussing doubt and other defilements and how to rouse faith and confidence, including inspiring teachings of the Buddha.
Mindfulness and Compassion to Awaken the Heart

2018-06-06 Cultivating Appreciation and Gratitude - Guided Practice 26:09
  Dave Smith
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The Bramha-Vihara Mudita
Mindfulness and Compassion to Awaken the Heart

2018-06-06 Cultivating Appreciation and Gratitude 23:11
  Dave Smith
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This talk outlines the Bramha-vihara Mudita, offering and overview.
Mindfulness and Compassion to Awaken the Heart

2018-06-06 Beginner's Mind Investigation 44:58
  Cheryl Slean
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Cultivating wise effort for vipassana; mindful investigation thru "beginner's mind" curiosity.
Mindfulness and Compassion to Awaken the Heart

2018-06-05 The Wound that Seeks the Arrow 61:41
  Dave Smith
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The process of Dukkha-Sankhara is defined and explored. Understanding the Bramha-viharas as the vehicle for overcoming woundedness.
Mindfulness and Compassion to Awaken the Heart

2018-06-05 Compassion 49:23
  Cheryl Slean
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Discussion of metta responding to pain with compassion - care, followed by guided meditation cultivating compassion.
Mindfulness and Compassion to Awaken the Heart

2018-06-05 Working with CItta (heart-mind) 56:52
  Dave Smith
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An overview of citta from the early Buddhist tradition and the Abhidharma. The term is defined and explored. Includes guided practice.
Mindfulness and Compassion to Awaken the Heart

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