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James Baraz's Dharma Talks
James Baraz
I try to convey that the wisdom and compassion we are looking for is already inside of us. I see practice as learning how to purify our mind and heart so we can hear the Buddha inside. In doing so, we naturally embody the dharma and help awaken that understanding and love in others we meet.
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2014-03-09 Kalyana Mitta Half-Day workshop with James Baraz and Elad Levinson 27:17
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James Baraz talking about Kalyana Mitta, exploring the idea, "What is 'Spiritual Friendship'?" The word "Mitta" is related to "Metta" or lovingkindness. Mitta means friend, Kalyana is Spiritual. So, KM is a Spiritual Friends group. This term is particularly used in the Theravada tradition to talk about the relationship we have with each other to have that third refuge in the sangha really flourish
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2014-03-09 Kalyana Mitta Half-Day workshop with James Baraz and Elad Levinson 55:30
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Intro to the KM half day by James Baraz
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2014-03-09 Kalyana Mitta Half-Day workshop with James Baraz and Elad Levinson 20:09
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Our KM Dedicated Volunteers Melanie Speir and Geidra Gershman talk about their experience with KM groups, sharing tips for forming and sustaining groups.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks
2014-03-09 Kalyana Mitta Half-Day workshop with James Baraz and Elad Levinson 24:56
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Elad Levinson talks about the importance of building agreement among KM group members.
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2014-03-09 Kalyana Mitta Half-Day workshop with James Baraz and Elad Levinson 24:56
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Co-presenter Elad Levinson on using KM groups for self-discovery and the what and how of processes that set up your group for success.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks
2014-03-06 Sutta Series: Capala Sutta: The Buddha's Advice for Overcoming Sloth and Torpor (AN 7.58) 51:19
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Do you ever get sleepy while meditating? In this discourse, the Capala Sutta from the Angutarra Nikaya, the Buddha catches one of his main disciples, Ven. Maha Moggallana nodding off. He then offers him seven strategies for overcoming "sloth and torpor". Identifying with the drowsiness can actually be a doorway to the wisdom of anatta or the selfless nature of reality.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks
2014-02-28 Your Practice Makes a Difference! 61:03
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In this last talk of the month long retreat, the Buddha's five supports for our practice (from the Maghiya Sutta) are presented as well as the ways our practice can benefit not only ourselves, but everyone we know and our planet.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Month Long Retreat - 2014
2014-02-23 What Thought Am I Believing Right Now? 63:10
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When we believe thoughts coming from a contracted mind we are in dukkha. When we see them clearly as empty and not self, there's wisdom. This talk also explores the 4 Iddhipadas-different temperaments and sources of motivation in practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Month Long Retreat - 2014
2014-02-17 Contentment 57:29
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The Buddha called contentment "our greatest wealth." It's the antidote to the wanting mind and the route that leads us from attachment to freedom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Month Long Retreat - 2014
2014-02-16 Morning Instructions: Day 15 2:59
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Month Long Retreat - 2014

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