The greatest gift is the
gift of the teachings
 
James Baraz's Dharma Talks at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
James Baraz
I try to convey that the wisdom and compassion we are looking for is already inside of us. I see practice as learning how to purify our mind and heart so we can hear the Buddha inside. In doing so, we naturally embody the dharma and help awaken that understanding and love in others we meet.
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2020-02-07 Day Six Afternoon Instructions: Brahma Viharas - Forgiveness & Metta for Self (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 45:34
A guided meditation directing forgiveness & metta toward our body, mind & heart
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Monthlong
2020-02-04 Day Three Morning Instructions (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 54:22
A guided meditation refining awareness of breath to deepen concentration.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Monthlong
2020-02-03 Five Spiritual Faculties (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 61:50
The Five 'Spiritual Faculties describe the unfolding of our practice. From Faith through Wise Effort, cultivating Mindfulness, deepening Concentration, flowering as Wisdom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Monthlong
2019-11-03 Cultivating Courage: Fearlessly Standing in Truth 6:19:02
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2019-09-01 Bringing Your Practice Into The World (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 55:51
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Labor Day Insight Retreat
2019-08-29 Five Spiritual Faculties (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 62:45
This talk describes how the meditative process unfolds starting with trust or faith and culminating in liberating wisdom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Labor Day Insight Retreat
2019-06-08 What's coming, end of retreat (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 57:02
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening Joy
2019-06-07 Day 4 Experiential Practice: Forgiveness - Pathway to an Open Heart (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 61:22
In order to open to true well-being we need to let go of the blocks to an open heart. Practices of forgiveness towards ourselves and others are offered.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening Joy
2019-06-04 Why "Awakening Joy"? (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 55:42
The Buddha was called "The Happy One", but often there is more emphasis on overcoming suffering then going for true happiness. It is beneficial to see the teachings in the light of cultivating wholesome states as well - leading to the highest happiness of freedom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening Joy
2019-02-26 Day 24 Brahma Vihara Practice: Equanimity (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 42:16
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Monthlong

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