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Dharma Talks
given at Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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2018-04-19
"Clear Comprehension Part 1"
51:40
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James Baraz
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In the Satipatthana Sutta (MN#10), the Buddha's discourse on mindfulness, the Buddha instruct's us to contemplate mindfully, ardent and clearly comprehending each of the four foundations. "Clear comprehension" also translated as "clearly knowing" includes four areas of context for our mindfulness practice. In this talk the first two aspects of Clear Comprehension are explored: "Clear Comprehension of Purpose" and "Clear Comprehension of Suitability of Action."
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Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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IMCB Regular Talks
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2018-04-12
"Remembering What We Know"
53:46
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James Baraz
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Often our meditation practice helps us understand or see for the first time something that’s never been clear before. That experience of insight where exclaim to ourselves “Aha!” It can have a profound impact that genuinely shifts our perspective. However, even after this powerful glimpse of seeing with new eyes, the old habits and thought patterns still have their influence and we can forget what we know to be true. This is particularly frustrating and can lead to great doubt. How can we both honor our familiar old friend, confusion, and remember to access the wisdom in our new understanding?
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Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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IMCB Regular Talks
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2018-04-06
"Buddhist Economics"
58:46
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Della Z Duncan
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Imagine an economy based on alleviating suffering and encouraging a thriving planet. Della Duncan, a Gross National Happiness (Bhutan) master trainer and alternative economist who teaches at the highly respected Schumacher College in England guide us in an exploration of Buddhist Economics through quotes, poems, and real-world case studies. We look at the stories and beliefs behind the numbers, challenge traditional assumptions, and integrate the insights with our own Right Livelihood journeys.
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Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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IMCB Regular Talks
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2018-03-02
"Getting Perspective On Our Perspective"
59:20
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James Baraz
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The Buddha taught, "We are what we think with our thoughts we make the world." It important to understand how our thoughts create our reality. And it's also vital to realize that our reality is just the way we're seeing the world at a particular moment in time. Others may have different realities. And in time our own perspective might change. Seeing this is a key to genuine freedom and support for choosing wisely the thoughts we want to empower.
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Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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IMCB Regular Talks
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