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Dharma Talks given at Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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2001-03-22 Refinement Of Mind - part 1 63:45
James Baraz
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The Buddha's discourse on refinement of mind from the Anguttara Nikaya describes the process a practitioner experiences in moving from grosser types of attachment to more subtle and refined ones. This talk focuses on how the practice affects our thoughts, words and actions as we continue our journey of awakening.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley

2001-03-08 The Retreat Experience: Why Intensive Practice? 58:42
James Baraz
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Why do people go on intensive silent retreats? What is the process one goes through and how does it change us? This talk explores understanding how the retreat experience works?
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley

2001-01-01 Learning To Love Yourself: A Bodhisattva Act 47:05
James Baraz
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An essential part of liberation is including ourselves in the love we aspire to cultivate for all beings. This becomes a gift we can model for others. Why is this such a difficult task? How can we develop authentic self-love?
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley

2000-03-23 Losing It: How Being Humbled Can Lead To True Humility 56:49
James Baraz
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The experience of seeing the confusion in our minds as well as its unskillful expression in words and actions can be very humbling. How can we use our mistakes to deepen our practice and turn them into a noble humility that deepens our understanding and enriches our spiritual life?
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley

1999-12-15 Generosity As A Source Of Happiness 62:15
James Baraz
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Why does generosity bring us joy? How can we consciously cultivate this wholesome habit that both acknowledges our interconnectedness and develops a heart that knows the power of letting go?
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley

1999-11-01 Appreciation As A Source Of Happiness 61:16
James Baraz
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The practice of appreciation is an exercise in mindfulness, openness of heart and wisdom. Whether experience is pleasant or unpleasant, inclining our minds toward appreciation allows us to open to our joys and sorrows as valuable gifts that make each moment come alive.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley

1999-09-02 How Suffering Can Lead To Faith 55:40
James Baraz
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Although there is suffering - the First Noble Truth, the Buddha has taught that wisely processing our pain leads to greater faith, compassion and, eventually, the end of suffering.
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1999-08-26 Truthfulness 53:01
James Baraz
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Truthfulness was the one quality the Bodhisattva possessed through all his previous lifetimes before his enlightenment. Telling the truth to oneself and others is a direct source of happiness and is the guiding principle for the spiritual journey.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley

1999-01-01 Learning To Ride The Roller Coaster: Dealing With The Unexpected 47:17
James Baraz
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Life is a continual surprise. How can we hold unexpected challenges and ephemeral joys in a spirit of practice so that we meet experience with wisdom, equanimity and an open heart?
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley

1999-01-01 Refuge In The Sangha: Importance Of Like-Minded Friendship 57:22
James Baraz
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Why did the Buddha consider like-minded friendship "the whole of the holy life?" This talk focuses on the importance of developing a sense of community as a true support for our practice. Included are the Buddha's words on what constitutes a good friend.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley

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