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Tara Brach's Dharma Talks
Tara Brach
A pervasive but often invisible source of suffering in our culture is self-aversion. We are a busy culture, and we move through our life feeling anxious and dissatisfied, but not fully conscious of how we neglect or judge our inner experience. We suffer from a lack of belonging: to our own bodies, to each other and to the earth. When we practice Buddhist meditation, we learn how to listen deeply and hold our life tenderly.
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2015-07-22 That Bird Got My Wings 1:17:46
This talk looks at how we are imprisoned by a limited sense of who we are, and how the wings of mindfulness and heartfulness enable us to realize the spirit that is our essence. We then look at how we can bring the wings of freedom to our engagement with others. The talk’s title is the name of a book written by Jarvis Masters, a deeply wise and inspiring African American man currently on death row at San Quentin prison.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
2015-07-08 The Dance with Pain 1:15:38
“Pain is inevitable and suffering is optional.” In this talk Tara explores the difference between pain and suffering and examines the most common, yet often unconscious, ways we resist pain. She then shares practices that help us find balance, equanimity and awakening in the midst.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
2015-07-01 Part 2: Devotional Practices 1:18:28
The sacred feminine expresses the realization of our belonging, our innate interdependence with all of life. These two classes explores inner practices that help us open to our longing to belong, and awaken the power of prayer.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
2015-06-27 Heart Meditation: Three Domains of Forgiveness 34:13
Instruction and guided meditation on the three domains of forgiveness.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2015 IMCW Women's Retreat - The Heart of Buddhist Meditation
2015-06-26 Unfolding of the Sacred Feminine (retreat talk) 60:01
The sacred feminine expresses the qualities of heart that emerge as we open beyond identifying with the egoic, separate self. In this talk, Tara tracks a series of challenging experiences in her own life that catalized an awakening of heart, and explores how for each of us, the places of difficulty can help us realize our belonging to life and the loving awareness that is our true essence.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2015 IMCW Women's Retreat - The Heart of Buddhist Meditation
2015-06-26 "Coming Back" - Meditation Instructions with Q and A 13:27
A special recording from the first morning of the 2015 IMCW Women's Retreat that offers further guidance and addresses some frequently asked questions about meditation.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2015 IMCW Women's Retreat - The Heart of Buddhist Meditation
2015-06-24 Part 1: Devotional Practices 37:55
The sacred feminine expresses the realization of our belonging, our innate interdependence with all of life. These two classes explores inner practices that help us open to our longing to belong, and awaken the power of prayer.  
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
2015-06-17 Beloved Community 1:20:27
Martin Luther King’s term, “Beloved Community,” points to our potential for living together with love, justice and respect. This talk explores the often hidden expressions of racism that fuel separation and violence, and pathways toward healing and freeing our collective hearts.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
2015-06-10 Part 2: Beyond the Fear Body 1:15:44
A central part of spiritual awakening is recognizing and befriending fear, and in the tender intensity of fear, discovering the awakened heart. In these two talks we explore the suffering of becoming identified with the fear body, and the skillful means that enable a full and liberating presence with fear.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
2015-06-03 Part 1: Beyond the Fear Body 1:17:59
A central part of spiritual awakening is recognizing and befriending fear, and in the tender intensity of fear, discovering the awakened heart. In these two talks we explore the suffering of becoming identified with the fear body, and the skillful means that enable a full and liberating presence with fear.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

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