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The greatest gift is the
gift of the teachings
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Retreat Dharma Talks
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IMCB Regular Talks
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Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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2015-08-27
Refinement of Mind, Part II.
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James Baraz
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Last week we spoke of practice as a process of purification, refining impurities of mind like a goldsmith refines and purifies gold.
This week we’ll explore how the mind is refined by understanding how to balance three qualities that all need to work together.
With Metta,
James
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2015-10-01
"Loving the Earth"
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James Baraz
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This talk given during the 3rd Annual Earth Care Week is about doing our part to contribute to the healing of our planet from love not fear. It includes opening up to the reality of the dukkha while seeing the possibility of being part of growing consciousness that's increasingly gaining momentum.
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2015-10-22
"I Didn't Know I Had It In Me: A Talk on Courage"
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James Baraz
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This talk is about the importance of courage in our practice. In stretch ourselves beyond our comfort zone, we discover an inner strength and confidence that allows us to transform fear into aliveness, realizing our full potential.
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2015-10-29
"Awareness: A gateway to joy"
57:50
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Amma Thanasanti
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Our bodies, heart/mind have sensations, impressions, associative memories. All of these arise in awareness are known in awareness and end in awareness. Every moment we have the choice of focusing on the objects of attention or leaning into the awareness that knows the objects of experience. When awareness is our refuge rather than identification with the objects, we discover peace, equanimity and joy.
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2015-11-19
"Gratitude"
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James Baraz
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"The grateful heart not only includes appreciation for all the wonderful blessings in our life but also opening up to our pain in the context of gratitude."
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2015-12-03
"Letting Your Heart Break."
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James Baraz
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Like many, I was speechless upon hearing the news of the latest senseless mass shooting in San Bernardino. When we hear such incomprehensible news that breaks the heart or we are going through our own personal heartbreak, how can we hold it all? I don't profess to have the answers, but perhaps we can explore together in a useful way. I hope you join us.
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2015-12-10
“Mainlining Goodness”
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James Baraz
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Sometimes, when the news gets heavy we can overlook all the goodness around us. When things seem overwhelming, it’s important at times to balance out the 10,000 sorrows by tuning into the 10,000 joys and remembering it’s not all one way or the other.
Hope you join us.
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2015-12-17
“Tenderizing the Heart”
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James Baraz
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It’s said that it is better to live with a moment of loving-kindness than 100 years without it. We might feel contracted or armored but just one tender moment where the heart softens even a little can be an opportunity to open us.
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2016-01-07
"Turning Ghosts into Ancestors" Guest tonight: Joe Bobrow.
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James Baraz
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"James guest tonight is Joseph Bobrow, a respected colleague and Zen teacher, who's work with veterans has been a major contribution in helping them heal from the trauma of war. Joe very movingly talks about his work and his book: Waking Up from War - A Better Way Home for Veterans and Nations.
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2016-03-17
Sacred Activism Part 1: The Line Between Politics & Moral Imperative
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James Baraz
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These days as the political rhetoric gets heated and a feeling of unpredictability and potential violence grows practitioners may ask: "What is the appropriate dharmic response?" Is there a time when political involvement becomes a dharmic activity? And, if so, how can we be engaged in a skillful way as an integral part of our practice?
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