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Dharma Talks
given at Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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2018-08-30
“3-week Darkness Retreat” in Guatemala.
55:07
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Adam Baraz
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| Adam recently returned from his second experience of a darkness retreat in Guatemala. Last time he spent a week. This time he went a bit longer. He’s calling his talk tomorrow night
“Let Go, Let’s Go!: 21 Days in Darkness”. Facing the mind with no external distractions for that long can be a transformative experience. He looks forward to sharing what he learned with the community and inviting you to explore the edges of fear, courage and surrender. |
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IMCB Regular Talks
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2018-08-23
'The Dharma and Nature'
54:45
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James Baraz
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| One definition of the word Dharma is Natural law. Trees hold a very special place in the Buddha’s teaching.. The Buddha was born under a tree, enlightened under a tree and died under a tree. He told his disciples to find “roots of trees” to sit and meditate. Trees are the perfect environment to practice in the Thai Forest Tradition. Metta practice was taught by the Buddha in response to actions of “Tree spirits”. We’ll explore the special significance of trees and Nature in the Buddha’s teaching. |
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IMCB Regular Talks
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2018-08-09
"How to Practice When Life is Difficult."
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Kate Munding
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| This is a practice that brings in ease to the mind and body, offering relief from our dukkha while also supporting more mental clarity to see through some of our confusion and aversion.
It can be used for stress, grief, and being overwhelmed. It can also be used to prepare for more concentration and steady mindfulness when the mind or body is a bit stirred up. |
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IMCB Regular Talks
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