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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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2018-01-04 "Three Principles for Living a Good Life" 53:03
This talk was inspired by Frances Vaughan, a true woman of wisdom, who recently passed. Frances was a pioneer in the field of Transpersonal Psychology, served as President of both the Association for Transpersonal Psychology and the Association for Humanistic Psychology, authored many books including Awakening Intuition and The Inward Arc. At her recent memorial service we heard the three main principles that guided her life. The talk contained a moving short video of her life that can be accessed here: https://vimeo.com/246379817 (password: GratitudeDec9).
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks
2017-12-28 "Reflections of the Past ---- Facing the Future" 42:14
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks
2017-12-07 Looking At Your Life Through a Dharma Lens 46:27
with James Baraz, Kate Munding
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks
2017-12-01 Day 4: Morning Sit with Instructions (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 56:24
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Magic of Awareness
2017-11-30 The Magic of Awareness (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 64:48
Mindfulness is one particular aspect of awareness that is shining through us all the time. As we tune into awareness, we connect with a spacious perspective that counteracts the solidification of a small separate self and opens us to connection with all things and true freedom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Magic of Awareness
2017-11-29 Day 2 - Morning Sitting w/ Instructions (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 42:54
Opening up the field to include physical and mental experience.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Magic of Awareness
2017-11-28 Day 1: Morning Sitting with Instructions (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 40:50
Stabilizing the mind using Awareness of health.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Magic of Awareness
2017-11-27 Setting the tone for Magic of Awareness Retreat (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 1:22:02
Magic of Awareness Opening Night
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Magic of Awareness
2017-11-16 "The Multiplication of Courage" 51:04
Courage is contagious. Nelson Mandela spoke of the "multiplication of courage": When one brave person is willing to speak the truth, even though it might be met with strong resistance, it can spark another voice in the wilderness to do the same. And then other voices can be inspired to join in too. That is often how dramatic change can happen.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks
2017-11-09 "We are all Connected: Interconnectedness Within and Between Us" 62:58
The Buddhist concept of Anatta points to the fact that there is no separate self to whom life is happening. We are inter-connected. This talk explores different levels of this truth. As individuals, biologically we are not one being but rather a complex ecosystem comprised of many different beings. We are connected to each other through our relationships. And we are societal creatures who form groups. In the best of conditions those groups sometimes create an extraordinary field where the whole is greater than the sum of it's parts.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

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