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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.
2001-01-01 Learning To Love Yourself: A Bodhisattva Act 47:05
An essential part of liberation is including ourselves in the love we aspire to cultivate for all beings. This becomes a gift we can model for others. Why is this such a difficult task? How can we develop authentic self-love?
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
2000-11-30 Closing Talk 61:22
2000-11-25 Wise Intention 60:59
2000-11-21 Angulimala Sutta 58:56
2000-09-02 The Five Faculties 63:29
2000-05-25 Unknown 58:43
2000-05-22 Intention 58:44
2000-03-23 Losing It: How Being Humbled Can Lead To True Humility 56:49
The experience of seeing the confusion in our minds as well as its unskillful expression in words and actions can be very humbling. How can we use our mistakes to deepen our practice and turn them into a noble humility that deepens our understanding and enriches our spiritual life?
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
2000-03-02 Trusting Your Buddha 59:59
2000-02-26 Questions And Answers 61:07
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

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