Dharma Talks
given at Seattle Insight Meditation Society
2011-04-26
Satipatthana Sutta, Third Foundation: Division Through Shame
59:40
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Rodney Smith
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While we may have guilt over an incident or a series of mishaps, shame is the accompanying attitude about oneself and can therefore be far more disruptive. Life becomes an uphill battle against our destructive inward narrative. Its variations go from feeling lesser and smaller than to being an obstacle and ultimately better off not existing. Confronting our conclusion around shame is taking on our emotional posture to life itself. |
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The Satipatthana Sutta
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2011-04-12
Satipatthana Sutta, Third Foundation: Division Through Anger
0:14
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Rodney Smith
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Anger is often unconsciously encouraged because it clears away the doubting mind. "I know why I feel this way, and I am right," says anger. Spiritually we can only approach and understand anger from humility, the opposite direction of righteousness. Anger usually arises as a component of grief where something you cared about was blocked or diverted away from you. If we can see anger as grief, humility is more easily accessed. |
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The Satipatthana Sutta
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2011-03-29
Satipatthana Sutta, Third Foundation: Division Through Doubt
63:04
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Rodney Smith
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The mind finds endless reasons to energetically split itself in two. "Shoulds," denials, rationalizations, resentments, and countless other states are energetic divisions, where the mind is trying to have what it wants while hiding from its assumed reality. Doubt is perhaps the most common expression of this pattern. Doubt reaches for what it wants with half a heart because it fears the repercussions of being a failure. |
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The Satipatthana Sutta
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2011-01-04
A Blameless Life
49:08
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Rodney Smith
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This talk explores how ethical conduct fits into a continuum of practice as we move from the isolated state of projection through the relaxation of sila to the inevitable release of faith. |
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