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Kittisaro's Dharma Talks
Kittisaro
Kittisaro, from Tennessee, a Rhodes Scholar and a Buddhist practitioner for over 35 years including 15 years as a Theravada monk in the Forest School of Ajahn Chah. He is also a practitioner of Pure Land and Chan Buddhism. He is co-founder, with Thanissara of Dharmagiri Sacred Mountain Retreat in South Africa and has completed two year long retreats. Kittisaro currently lives in the North Bay, California, teaches at IMS and Spirit Rock, and is co-author of Listening to the Heart, A Contemplative Journey to Engaged Buddhism. He lives in the North Bay CA, and is on the Teacher Council at Spirit Rock, and is a core teacher at IMS.
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2021-11-24 Freedom is the Essence of All Things (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 56:26
Contemplating what never changes. The indestructible heart. Mind the Gap. Radical reflection, returning to the root, where all things merge. Kuan Yin's meditation method.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Journey into Refuge, Presence, and Love
2021-11-23 The Interplay Between Samatha and Vipassana 47:28
Calm and Insight; contemplating supports for samadhi (unification of heart). Vitakka (directed thought), vicara (exploring, receptive attention), piti (joy), sukha (ease). Guided Meditation through 16 steps of Anapanasati Sutta.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Journey into Refuge, Presence, and Love
2021-11-22 True Peace Is Not Far Away 53:02
The revelatory power of contemplating change, unreliability, and not self. What robs the heart of well being? Recognizing hindrances as teachers. Letting go.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Journey into Refuge, Presence, and Love
2021-11-20 Patiently Arriving : The Alchemy of Awareness--Retreat at Spirit Rock (Day 1) 59:05
First Day. Overview of Path: Sila (Virtuous Restraint), Samadhi (Collectedness), Panna (Wisdom). Patience and kindness in cultivating mindfulness of breathing. Buddho - Sacred word and moderating thought.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Journey into Refuge, Presence, and Love
2021-11-01 Monday Night Dharma Talk - The Power of Holding a Sacred Name 65:37
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Year to Live 2021
2020-12-06 Sunday Afternoon Session 43:55
with Kittisaro, Thanissara
Spirit Rock Meditation Center "Essence: Accessing Peace Within Uncertain Times" with Kittisaro and Thanissara
2020-12-06 Sunday Morning Session 2:39:59
with Kittisaro, Thanissara
Spirit Rock Meditation Center "Essence: Accessing Peace Within Uncertain Times" with Kittisaro and Thanissara
2020-12-05 Saturday Afternoon Session 1:47:22
with Kittisaro, Thanissara
Spirit Rock Meditation Center "Essence: Accessing Peace Within Uncertain Times" with Kittisaro and Thanissara
2020-12-05 Saturday Morning Session 2:39:45
with Kittisaro, Thanissara
Spirit Rock Meditation Center "Essence: Accessing Peace Within Uncertain Times" with Kittisaro and Thanissara
2020-12-04 Friday Afternoon Session 1:50:02
with Kittisaro, Thanissara
Spirit Rock Meditation Center "Essence: Accessing Peace Within Uncertain Times" with Kittisaro and Thanissara

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