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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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2015-02-15 Brahma Viharas Day 15 48:02
Karuna: Benefactor, Self, Dear Friend and Neutral
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat
2015-02-12 Morning Instructions #12 44:06
Remembering to Notice Wholesome States
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat
2015-02-11 Practice as a Path of Happiness 67:37
Dharma practice is not only about learning to be with suffering. Cultivating wholesome states and noticing when they're here is an essential part of practice that leads to the highest happiness. This talk includes some teachings of the Buddha on how to develop happiness in our lives.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat
2015-02-06 Brahma Vihara Day #6: Forgiveness 45:07
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat
2015-02-06 Morning Instructions Day #6 12:20
Working with thoughts
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat
2015-02-05 The Five Spiritual Faculties 64:54
The practice can be seen in terms of balance and an unfolding process. The Five Spiritual Faculties - Faith, Effort, Mindfulness, Concentration & Wisdom - describe both of these perspectives.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat
2015-02-01 Morning Instructions Day 1 44:07
Intro - finding an anchor, breath, body, sound
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat
2015-01-29 "The Payoff in Suffering" 57:08
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks
2015-01-15 Anything Can Happen At Any Time 52:53
The one thing that is certain in life is its unpredictability. Having an awareness that inner and outer circumstances could change in a moment can inform our lives in a profound way. Rather than living with vigilance and fear an on-going understanding of the fragility in life can lead us to more wakefulness, appreciation and freedom.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks
2014-12-18 Change Is Possible 53:22
A talk focusing on the possibility of changing the direction of our lives and the importance of giving people an opportunity to thrive. This talk includes excerpts from Sean Kyler, one of the graduates give his moving valedictorian speech through a program that supports prison inmates getting their college degree.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

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