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Dharma Talks given at Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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2023-03-02 The Cosmic Game of Hide and Seek 53:25
James Baraz
A classical text from Kashmir Shaivism entitled "Realization of Our True Heart" or Pratyabijñāhṛdaya, describes in a few lines how we and everything in physical form is simply an expression of Divine Play of the universe –what in Hinduism is called the lila or dance of consciousness. This talk explores one perspective of the Mystery, that which cannot be named.
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2023-02-23 Being with Experience Part 2 57:52
Alexa Redner
Alexa Redner continues her exploration from last week on what it means to really be with experience.
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2023-02-23 Cultivating a Regenerative Livelihood Garden 56:38
Della Z Duncan
Drawing from her experiences and insights as a Right Livelihood Coach and Buddhist Economist, Della Duncan offers an ecological metaphor for cultivating Right Livelihood and guides us through a series of questions to help us explore the themes, questions, and challenges we face in our Right Livelihood journeys.
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2023-02-09 Living Kindness 56:03
Kevin Griffin
Kevin Griffin explores the Metta Sutta, the Buddha's words on Loving-Kindness. How can we actually live this teaching in an embodied way? Kevin's new book is Living Kindness: Metta Practice for the Whole of Our Lives. From Publisher’s Weekly: “The lucid analysis of Buddhist texts and the jargon-free examination of metta make this an ideal primer on a core element of Buddhist thought and practice."
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2023-01-26 Why Intensive Practice 54:25
James Baraz
Going through the process of sitting in silence over a long period of time is a unique and profound experience. What happens on a month-long retreat and why do people do it? Though it is not possible for everyone to get away for that length of time or have the desire to do it, the principles shared can be applied to shorter retreats as well
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2023-01-12 Motivation from the Heart: The Place of Devotion in our Practice 53:50
James Baraz
Devotion is not a topic often spoken of in our Buddhist community. Yet it plays a significant role in monastic communities and Tibetan practices. The Buddha spoke of Saddha, one's heartfelt connection to practice as one of the Five Spiritual Faculties and Powers. Devotion can be a major source of inspiration which can fuel our practice. How can we access it and have it moisten and bring juice to our practice - even for those not naturally inclined that way.
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2023-01-05 "The Stress Prescription" 59:35
Elissa Epel and James Baraz
James and guest Elissa Epel, talk about her new book The Stress Prescription. Elissa is a long-time practitioner, highly-respected researcher and Professor and Vice Chair of UCSF's Department of Psychiatry. Here is James' book endorsement: “I love this book! Backed by solid scientific research, Elissa Epel’s engaging, user-friendly, down-to-earth style is at once practical, convincing, and motivating. This is more than just another stress-reduction book—The Stress Prescription makes you feel like you’ve gotten the secret keys to ease and contentment. I enthusiastically recommend it!”
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2022-12-29 Endings and Beginnings: A Ritual for the New Year 39:30
James Baraz
An end of year reflection and ritual that includes letting go of the past--not the lessons but the baggage that may come with them--and visioning the future--what we want to create for ourselves moving forward.
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2022-12-22 Celebrating Solstice: Honoring the Duality of Light in the Midst of Darkness 53:41
James Baraz
We explore going through the dark as an essential element of coming into the light. How can we grow through our own journey of facing challenges while staying committed to facing in the direction of greater light.
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2022-12-08 Soulful Way to Work with Dukkha 64:10
Alexa Redner
Join guest speaker, Alexa Redner, in exploring classical practices of finding freedom from suffering as well exploring pathways to creating beautiful and meaningful relationships with the challenges of life
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