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Dharma Talks given at Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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2011-07-21 The Wise Compassionate Heart 58:06
Heather Sundberg
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In this talk Heather discusses the wisdom aspects of compassion, such as the three characteristics of existence (change, stress, impersonality), explores obstacles to experiencing the compassionate heart, and presents daily life practices of compassion in action. The evening concludes with shares from the sangha on their personal compassion practices.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

2011-07-14 Life Coming Together As You 51:55
James Baraz
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The teaching of Anatta (not self) points to the fact that from the perspective of ultimate reality we are not separate entities to whom life happens. All the people in our life who’ve inspired and impacted us live through us even after they are gone. And we in turn impact the lives of many others and live through them. This talk includes a guided practice to understand anatta from this perspective—that the love we’ve received from others and pass on doesn’t belong to any of us.

James dedicated this talk to his father Arnold, who would have been 93 today; it begins with a moving reminiscence of their relationship.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

2011-07-10 Kalyana Mitta (KM) Groups Workshop on Wise Speech (with Dawn Neal) 2:12:33
Donald Rothberg
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KALYANA MITTA (KM) GROUPS Workshop held Sun, Jul 10, 1:30 – 4:30 at the Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley for current and prospective facilitators or hosts of KM groups with Spirit Rock teacher Donald Rothberg and Dawn Neal. The focus was on Wise Speech in the context of small groups, and how to address challenging situations.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

2011-07-07 You Have a Choice 49:35
James Baraz
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We each have our own unique journey. While there are as many different possibilities as there are people, we have a choice whether to go through life as a heavy assignment or as an extraordinary adventure of awakening. If we're fortunate enough to discover a spiritual path that supports the latter, we want to make the most of our opportunity.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

2011-06-30 You're Already Free! 48:51
Anam Thubten
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You're Already Free!
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

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.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

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?
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

2011-06-09 Intimacy with all things 56:19
Debra Chamberlin-Taylor
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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."
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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.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

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