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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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2016-11-29 Making Friends with Ourselves: Working with Judging Mind 67:58
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Judging ourselves or comparing ourselves with others is a central issue for many. How we get caught and how to skillfully work with these habits is the topic of the talk.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Connecting Mind and Heart
2016-11-29 Metta Instructions - General Overview: Self and Benefactor 44:51
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Connecting Mind and Heart
2016-09-04 Practice as a Path of Happiness 64:27
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The Buddha was called "The Happy One." Though he taught about suffering, the purpose was to experience true happiness.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Labor Day Insight meditation Retreat
2016-09-03 Metta Practice - Self and Dear Friend 29:59
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Guided metta practice with introductory remarks.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Labor Day Insight meditation Retreat
2016-09-01 Mindfulness with Attitude 59:21
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Understanding just what mindfulness is and how it works, as well as the attitudes that support its cultivation by learning to open to experience.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Labor Day Insight meditation Retreat
2016-06-11 Magic of Awareness with James Baraz and Anam Thubten 5:08:58
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The paradox of awareness is very profound and yet very simple. Sometimes it comes naturally to the surface when we are fully present in the moment and no longer lost in thoughts or mental projections. Pure consciousness is neither high nor low, neither pleasant or unpleasant, neither good nor bad.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2016-05-21 Heart Practices for Awakening Joy 63:12
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Opening our hearts to ourselves to others with loving-kindness and compassion are central to awakening the joy that's right inside us.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Awakening Joy Retreat
2016-05-20 Opening to Suffering, Integrity and Forgiveness 1:11:48
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In order to cultivate true well-being we need to learn to open to all the suffering in our lives. Living with integrity and learning how to forgive ourselves and others are essential supports in this process as well.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Awakening Joy Retreat
2016-05-20 Day 3 Sitting/Instructions 61:39
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Awakening Joy Retreat
2016-05-18 Intention and Mindfulness as Supports for Joy 55:23
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The process of awakening joy starts with the intention to place well-being at the center of your life. Mindfulness is then utilized as the basic tool of a joyful life.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Awakening Joy Retreat

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