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The greatest gift is the gift of the teachings
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Dharma Talks
given at Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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2012-01-26
Amazing Grace
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James Baraz
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Suffering is an integral part of life—the First Noble Truth. How is it possible that some people go through suffering and even trauma and, instead of becoming bitter or damaged, use it as a catalyst for deep compassion and awakening? Most people don’t realize they have the choice to work skillfully with regard to the challenges life gives them. This is one of the greatest blessings of practice. Consciously appreciating this blessing brings a deeper connection to practice.
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Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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2012-01-19
Embracing Resistance
35:46
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James Baraz
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When things don’t go the way we hoped, resistance is often a natural response. A key element in our practice is how we respond to that resistance. Of course accepting things as they are is an essential part of our practice. This includes accepting the resistance. But an even more powerful practice is actually embracing the resistance so that it becomes a direct doorway to freedom.
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Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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IMCB Regular Talks
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