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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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2009-02-10 A Meditative Instruction: Relaxed, Interested, Kind Awareness 59:40
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Insight Meditation February
2009-02-04 The Grace Of Suffering 60:00
Suffering is often what brings people to the Dharma as well as opening us up to resources inside we didn't know were there. Looking at hindrances and difficulties in this way allows us to relate to them wisely and realize the gifts that they bring and the ways they help us grow.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Insight Meditation February
2009-01-29 "Letting In The Love" 57:36
On transmitting and receiving love.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks
2009-01-22 Barack Obama's Inauguration In The Context Of Dharma Practice 50:02
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks
2009-01-12 Learning To Open To Experience 62:07
A central attitude of dharma practice is learning to open to experience instead of the typical contraction of grasping at pleasant or aversion towards unpleasant. Qualitites of opening include forgiveness, patience, sense of humor, presence and loving kindness are explored.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks
2009-01-08 Emotional Awareness 53:28
An introduction to next week's (1-15-08) guest Paul Ekman, psychologist, leading expert on human emotions and facial expressions and co-author with the Dalai Lama on the recent book Emotional Awareness
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks
2008-12-18 James' Son, Adam's, First Dharma Talk 57:34
Reflections on the 3 months Adam has just spent sitting at IMS.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks
2008-12-03 Getting Unhooked 55:36
Smaller footprints
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks
2008-11-20 Anapanasti 55:30
Mindfulness of breathing
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks
2008-11-13 Making A Difference Together: Deepening Sangha Bonds 55:34
A discussion with community member Janet Keyes about a proposal to create a community support network with the intention of helping the IMCB sangha grow in caring and connection. The evening includes an invitation to attend an introductory meeting to help identify priorities and move forward in creating a more caring community. The talk also includes James reading a moving letter from Barack Obama to a 4-year old girl.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

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