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Retreat Dharma Talks at Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley

IMCB Regular Talks

Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley

  
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2011-04-18 Bringing Practice Into Daily Life 0:10
James Baraz
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2011-04-21 6. Concentration (samadhi) 51:57
James Baraz
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Sixth talk in an 8-week series on the 7 Factors of Awakening that began with an overview on March 10, 2011.
2011-04-28 7. Equanimity (upekkha) 54:04
James Baraz
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Seventh and final talk in an 8-week series on the 7 Factors of Awakening that began with an overview on March 10, 2011.
2011-05-05 The Five Aggregates 53:10
Tempel Smith
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The Five Aggregates
2011-05-12 TIME: the mysterious and wonderful thing without which we could not survive 56:03
Susan Moon
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Susan reflects on the mysterious and wonderful thing without which we could not survive: TIME! She introduces the idea of deep time in which we have access to infinite time in the present moment. The talk is illustrated with Zen stories and personal experiences. Sue concludes the talk with a reading from her most recent book: This is Getting Old: Zen Thoughts on Aging with Dignity and Humor. The evening ends with questions and comments from the sangha.
2011-05-19 Embodying Passion Through Expression 53:52
James Baraz
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There is a certain aliveness that comes when we speak honestly in a vulnerable, yet clear communication. It aligns us with our truth and we become authentic and wisely powerful. But it's often not easy to do that. I've based this talk on my son Adam's final thesis from Naropa University where he recently graduated with a B.A. in somatic and contemplative psychology. I was quite impressed and moved by it. It made me think. I wanted to share it as we explore Wise Speech together.
2011-06-02 Atammayatta: The Last Word and Final Sword of Buddhism 49:20
James Baraz
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The Buddhist concept of Atammayata or "unconcoctibility" literally means "not made of that." The revered 20th Century master Ajahn Buddhadasa called this principle, "the last word and final sword of Buddhism."
2011-06-09 Intimacy with all things 56:19
Debra Chamberlin-Taylor
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2011-06-16 Shifting the Focus: From In Here to Out There 57:55
James Baraz
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It’s very easy to get trapped in the web of “selfing” which is the one step from self-consciousness. How can we shift the focus so that our interactions with others opens us to true connection?
2011-06-23 No Part Left Out 34:18
Janet Keyes
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Janet shares reflections on her meditation practice followed by a lively discussion with the audience on our individual practices.
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