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Devin Berry's Dharma Talks
Devin Berry
Devin (he/him) has been practicing Insight meditation since 1999. He regularly teaches at the Insight Meditation Society (IMS). Devin has undertaken many periods of silent long-term retreat practice. He was a community teacher at East Bay Meditation center in Oakland, CA where he co-founded both the teen and men of color sangha. Devin recently relocated to Western Massachusetts from the San Francisco Bay area. He is deeply committed to the personal and collective liberation of marginalized communities knowing that through the integration of reflection and insight, clarity and wisdom give rise to wise action.
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2025-03-23 The Lion’s Roar: Courage in These Times 37:14
Rooted in the simile of the Lion Sutta (4.33), this talk explores how the power of the Lion’s roar—Buddha-Dharma—awakens the courage to face suffering with clarity, inner steadiness, and a heart aligned with truth and presence.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center March Insight Meditation 1-Month Retreat
2025-03-16 The Five Recollections: Turning Toward Truth 44:08
Explores the Buddha’s teachings on aging, illness, death, loss, and karma—brought to life through Dharma reflections and evocative stories, inviting us to meet impermanence with wisdom, presence, and the freedom to love fully.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center March Insight Meditation 1-Month Retreat
2025-02-03 Wisdom of the Heart: What the Mind Forgets 58:25
Wisdom of the heart transcends logic—it remembers, connects, and reveals truth. This talk explores the language of the heart (citta), interbeing, and the knowing beyond thought. Through moving stories we uncover the heart’s capacity to awaken. A rich, evocative dharma reflection on trust, belonging, and awakening.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks
2024-10-19 The 5 recollections: Embracing impermance and letting go. 44:08
Stories and reflections on the 5 recollections - embracing impermance, karma, and wisdom from the Upajjhatthana Sutta
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1
2024-02-12 The Fragility of Life 32:33
compassion reflections and stories
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat--1 Month
2023-11-05 Facts & Truths to Remember: the 5 Recollections 51:00
Spirit Rock Meditation Center BIPOC Voices - Series
2023-06-05 Compassion and the Fragility of Life 1:34:06
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks
2023-05-21 Unmasking Love: Embracing Vulnerability and Nurturing Connection 43:31
Spirit Rock Meditation Center BIPOC Voices - Series
2023-04-24 Trust and confidence in the practice. 33:46
Reflections on faith, through personal stories of the practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Recognizing Natural Awareness
2023-01-31 Mindfulness of thoughts – morning instructions 46:55
Reflections on thinking and thoughts, thought experiment, guided meditation
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Living Dharma: Essential Teachings for Our Times

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