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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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2014-03-09 Kalyana Mitta Half-Day workshop with James Baraz and Elad Levinson 24:56
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Co-presenter Elad Levinson on using KM groups for self-discovery and the what and how of processes that set up your group for success.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks
2014-03-06 Sutta Series: Capala Sutta: The Buddha's Advice for Overcoming Sloth and Torpor (AN 7.58) 51:19
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Do you ever get sleepy while meditating? In this discourse, the Capala Sutta from the Angutarra Nikaya, the Buddha catches one of his main disciples, Ven. Maha Moggallana nodding off. He then offers him seven strategies for overcoming "sloth and torpor". Identifying with the drowsiness can actually be a doorway to the wisdom of anatta or the selfless nature of reality.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks
2014-02-28 Your Practice Makes a Difference! 61:03
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In this last talk of the month long retreat, the Buddha's five supports for our practice (from the Maghiya Sutta) are presented as well as the ways our practice can benefit not only ourselves, but everyone we know and our planet.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Month Long Retreat - 2014
2014-02-23 What Thought Am I Believing Right Now? 63:10
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When we believe thoughts coming from a contracted mind we are in dukkha. When we see them clearly as empty and not self, there's wisdom. This talk also explores the 4 Iddhipadas-different temperaments and sources of motivation in practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Month Long Retreat - 2014
2014-02-17 Contentment 57:29
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The Buddha called contentment "our greatest wealth." It's the antidote to the wanting mind and the route that leads us from attachment to freedom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Month Long Retreat - 2014
2014-02-16 Morning Instructions: Day 15 2:59
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Month Long Retreat - 2014
2014-02-15 Trust 60:29
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Trust in the Dharma, in the unfolding process of practice and our inner wisdom when we learn to listen with skill.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Month Long Retreat - 2014
2014-02-13 Morning Instructions Day 12 10:24
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Month Long Retreat - 2014
2014-02-08 Morning Instructions - Day 7 23:38
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A guided meditation using the breath to develop concentration.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Month Long Retreat - 2014
2014-02-07 Wise Effort: Finding Balance and Inclining toward the Wholesome 62:26
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Two aspects of Wise Effort are explored: 1) how do we know if we're doing too little, too much or just enough with regard to effort in practice? and 2) the four aspects of wise efforts are discussed with particular emphasis on the importance of cultivating and increasing wholesome states.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Month Long Retreat - 2014

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