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Dharma Talks given at Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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2008-12-18 James' Son, Adam's, First Dharma Talk 57:34
James Baraz
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Reflections on the 3 months Adam has just spent sitting at IMS.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

2008-12-03 Getting Unhooked 55:36
James Baraz
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Smaller footprints
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2008-11-20 Anapanasti 55:30
James Baraz
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Mindfulness of breathing
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2008-11-13 Making A Difference Together: Deepening Sangha Bonds 55:34
James Baraz
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A discussion with community member Janet Keyes about a proposal to create a community support network with the intention of helping the IMCB sangha grow in caring and connection. The evening includes an invitation to attend an introductory meeting to help identify priorities and move forward in creating a more caring community. The talk also includes James reading a moving letter from Barack Obama to a 4-year old girl.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

2008-11-06 Change 54:34
James Baraz
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James Baraz talks about the stunning changes that have already taken place with the election of Barack Obama.
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2008-10-23 Bodhisattva's Way Of Life #9: Dedication Of Merit 55:46
James Baraz
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This week I will complete the Shantideva series with his final chapter on the power of dedicating your actions as an act of generosity. We often end the sittings or a period of practice by sharing any merit for the benefit of all beings. This practice can be used in very simple but potent ways as a method for brining a heartfelt sincerity to your practice for the benefit of specific individuals. For instance if you’re trying to change a habit, offering the merit of that wholesome change to someone who is having a hard time in their life. This practice of dedicating merit both connects you with others and motivates you beyond mere self-improvement. We’ll be exploring just how this can work in our daily life to give energy and enthusiasm to our practice.
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2008-10-13 Samsara -The Wheel Of Birth And Death 55:55
James Baraz
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2008-09-18 Bodhisattva's Way Of Life #7: Enthusiasm, Zeal Or Heroic Perseverance 52:18
James Baraz
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This week we will continue with our series on Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life. The next chapter is on Enthusiasm, Zeal or Heroic Perseverance. What keeps us inspired to practice? How can we counter-act the three causes for laziness? What are the three inspiring causes for happiness? What’s the difference between negative and positive pride? What are the four powers that can fuel our practice?
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2008-09-11 Bodhisattva's Way Of Life #6: Working With Anger 53:32
James Baraz
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This talk is continuing our series with Chapter 6 of Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life. The theme is “Working with Anger” specifically cultivating Patience.
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2008-09-04 Bodhisattva's Way Of Life #5: Not Causing Harm, Gathering Virtue, And Benefiting Others 47:10
James Baraz
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The talk is about the next chapter 5 of Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life. This chapter is about the three disciplines: not causing harm, gathering virtue, and benefiting others. The title is translated has been translated as Vigilant Introspection or Guarding Alertness.
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