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Dharma Talks given at Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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2013-01-17 The Power of Generosity 56:47
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.
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Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

2013-01-10 Shifting perspectives 47:46
James Baraz
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When life is difficult or frustrating the teachings advise us to practice equanimity. One simple but potent way to do that is to take a step back and hold things with a wider perspective. We'll be exploring different practices that incline towards equanimity through this method.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

2013-01-03 Embracing Change 52:20
James Baraz
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2012-12-27 Past, Present and Future. 54:44
James Baraz
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As 2012 comes to a close, this is a time to reflect on the lessons from the past year, where you are now and what your vision is of the New Year.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

2012-12-20 A Time For Healing 51:58
James Baraz
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Dealing with the tragedy of Newtown, Conn.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

2012-12-13 Practicing With Difficult Emotions. 61:36
James Baraz
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Exploring themes from the current issue (Volume 29/Number 1/Fall 2012) of Inquiring Mind with guest editor of the issue, Kevin Griffin.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

2012-12-06 Darkness Calls. 56:57
Betsy Rose
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Songs and reflections for the season of letting go.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

2012-11-29 Who we really are 49:28
James Baraz
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Who You Really Are Walt Whitman wrote: “I am larger, better than I thought; I did not know I held so much goodness." A key aspect of genuine awakening is realizing the basic goodness that is our true nature (when we're not confused or lost in our stories). What gets in the way of accessing this basic goodness? What supports it?
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

2012-11-15 Cast Aside the Costume 49:44
James Baraz
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2012-11-08 Empathy: The Key that Unlocks the Heart 49:19
James Baraz
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The ability to put oneself in someone else's shoes is the doorway to compassion. Once there is compassion then forgiveness, connection and genuine metta naturally follow. This talk includes a teaching from Thai master, Ajahn Maha Boowa, on the power of empathy.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

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