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Dharma Talks
2016-11-23
“Play a Greater Part” – Part 2 - Bodhisattva for our Times
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Tara Brach
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During scary and uncertain times, the habitual reflex is to try to find ground by creating stories about what’s happening and hardening into us-them blame. This only perpetuates the aggression and violence that is so prevalent in our societies. These two talks are a reflection on how we as awakening bodhisattvas can evolve our consciousness in a way that serves authentic societal healing and transformation.
“Though I do not expect a plant to spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.” ~ Thoreau
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Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC
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IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
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2016-12-07
Spiritual Reparenting
1:12:21
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Tara Brach
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When we are not sufficiently nurtured in childhood, we are inclined toward anxiety, depression, addiction and other forms of suffering. In a deep way, we do not feel at home with others, and are disconnected from our own body, heart and spirit. This talk explores how meditation offers "spiritual reparenting” as we learn to bring interest, understanding and love to our own inner vulnerability. This process of healing extends to our relationships with others and our larger society - by reaching out to widening circles with interest and care, we bring increasing harmony and peace to our world.
"How do we love ourselves into healing?"
From a place of caring, ask, "Where does it hurt?"
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Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC
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IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
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2016-12-14
The Revolution of Tenderness - Part 1
1:15:33
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Tara Brach
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These two talks explore our capacity to be tender - sensitive and responsive to ourselves and others. This capacity marks a radical evolutionary shift from a self-centered existence shaped by fear, to a life lived from the realization of our collective belonging and the preciousness of all life. The talks examine the conditioning that inclines us toward dissociation and emotional reactivity, and the practices of presence that evolve our heart and awareness.
from Tara’s talk: Pope Francis invites us to “live the revolution of tenderness,” which is expressed through closeness, compassion and service...
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Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC
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IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
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2016-12-21
The Revolution of Tenderness – Part 2
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Tara Brach
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These two talks explore our capacity to be tender – sensitive and responsive to ourselves and others. This capacity marks a radical evolutionary shift from a self-centered existence shaped by fear, to a life lived from the realization of our collective belonging and the preciousness of all life. The talks examine the conditioning that inclines us toward dissociation and emotional reactivity, and the practices of presence that evolve our heart and awareness.
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Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC
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IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
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