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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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2007-07-12 Reflections On Power 55:31
This is a reflection stemming from the "Money, Sex, & Power" issue of the Inquiring Mind.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
2007-07-05 Reflections On Sexuality 50:39
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
2007-06-28 Reflections On Money 46:42
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
2007-02-13 Spiritual Passion 52:02
Passion for practice fuels our effort. There are different sources of spiritual passion (four Iddhipadas) that correspond to different temperaments: zeal, effort, love of the Dharma and urgency.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2007-02-08 Five Spiritual Faculties: How Awakening Happens 61:59
The five Spiritual Faculties describe the importance of balance as well as explain the process of intensive practice. Faith leads to effort which develops mindfulness, which cultivates concentration which flowers as wisdom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2006-09-26 Awakening Joy 68:04
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge September 2006 at IMS - Forest Refuge
2006-09-23 Tronsforming Suffering Into Happiness 61:07
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge September 2006 at IMS - Forest Refuge
2006-09-16 The Power Of Intention 57:34
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge September 2006 at IMS - Forest Refuge
2006-09-09 Beyond The Judging Mind 56:16
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge September 2006 at IMS - Forest Refuge
2006-09-09 The Buddha's Prescription For Happiness: Seven Factors Of Enlightenment 62:11
The Seven Factors of Enlightenment are mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, calm, concentration and equanimity. When brought to fruition they lead to the highest happiness we can experience. How can we cultivate these qualities consciously in our meditation practice and in our life?
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

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