Dharma Talk - Cultivating Devotion

From Devotion to the Sacred Retreat 2025

In this dharma talk, Trudy discusses the importance of devotion and compassion in spiritual practice, sharing personal anecdotes and experiences. She recounts her daughter's near-death experience with spinal meningitis, which led her to a deeper understanding of compassion and the sacred. Trudy emphasizes the value of mindfulness and devotion in various traditions, including Zen, Vipassana, and Dzogchen, and highlights the integration of practices at Spirit Rock. She reflects on the significance of ordinary devotion, the role of gratitude, and the transformative power of presence in daily life and spiritual growth. The talk concludes with a call to appreciate the sacred in all experiences.

This recording is from Spirit Rock Meditation Center and provided by Dharmaseed.