Dharma Talks
given at Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
2013-02-07
From Me to We
66:43
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Bob Doppelt
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Bob presented five transformational commitments, which are grounded in psychology, ecosystem science, and dharma principles, that are the basis of the shift in consciousness needed to rescue the planet and our lives. He distributed a
handout that outlines five natural laws, the related Buddhist principles, and the five commitments, which you can refer to as you listen to his talk. The five commitments are designed to help us shift from a sole focus on ‘me’ to prioritizing the broader ‘we,’ encouraging us to make a personal commitment to protect all life on the planet, free our minds from outdated and erroneous beliefs, and begin to think and act sustainably.
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Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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IMCB Regular Talks
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One Earth Sangha
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2013-01-31
Seeing Through Views.
50:58
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James Baraz
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"Seeing Through Views: A Doorway to Liberation"
As the Buddha said in the Paramatthaka Sutta: On Views: "A person who associates himself with certain views, considering them as best and making them supreme in the world is not free from contention (with others)." This talk explores the power, freedom and potential for deeper love that comes when we realize that our view is just one reality.
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Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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IMCB Regular Talks
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2013-01-17
The Power of Generosity
56:47
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James Baraz
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James is joined by Phil Catalfo, who runs the Berkeley Neighborhood Food Project, for a rich discussion about the power of generosity. Giving not only benefits the recipient but the giver as well. While BNFP alleviates the suffering of those who are “food insecure;” it also alleviates the suffering of the donors by providing them a means to process their feelings, thoughts, and memories about food, hunger, abundance, guilt, and so on. Participants report a vastly expanded sense of themselves and become profoundly grateful for the opportunity to experience that. They see that “everybody wins” is an actual option in this world. BNFP Website
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Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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