The greatest gift is the
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Dharma Talks given at Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
2008-12-25 Giving Gifts And Listening To The Good News 68:38
Rev. Heng Sure
Rev. Heng Sure offers reflections on how to purify our minds. He gives methods of making the world a better place through skillful use of the mind. He shares his Dharmaradio.org website and the “Acts of Kindness” project. The songs from his “Paramita” CD of American Buddhist Folk Songs (www.dharmaradio.org/paramita/index.htm) invite us to do more good deeds in exchange for free music downloads. Rev. Sure also shares the “Daily Good” website that aggregates good news stories every day. Listen to his musical Dharma-teachings. (www.dailygood.org).
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2008-12-18 James' Son, Adam's, First Dharma Talk 57:34
James Baraz
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
Smaller footprints
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2008-11-20 Anapanasti 55:30
James Baraz
Mindfulness of breathing
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2008-11-13 Making A Difference Together: Deepening Sangha Bonds 55:34
James Baraz
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
James Baraz talks about the stunning changes that have already taken place with the election of Barack Obama.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2008-10-23 Bodhisattva's Way Of Life #9: Dedication Of Merit 55:46
James Baraz
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.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2008-10-13 Samsara -The Wheel Of Birth And Death 55:55
James Baraz
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2008-09-18 Bodhisattva's Way Of Life #7: Enthusiasm, Zeal Or Heroic Perseverance 52:18
James Baraz
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?
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley

2008-09-11 Bodhisattva's Way Of Life #6: Working With Anger 53:32
James Baraz
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.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

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