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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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2016-05-17 Opening Night Talk 63:44
with Debra Chamberlin-Taylor, Howard Cohn, James Baraz
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening Joy Retreat
2016-02-26 Supports for Practice 58:50
In addition to formal meditation, the Buddha gave 5 supports for one's dharma practice (Meghiya Sutta) In addition, other attitude for deepening practice are offered.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month-long
2016-02-23 Day 23 Brahma Vihara Practice: Equanimity: Benefactor and Dear Friend 49:42
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month-long
2016-02-21 Trust 60:07
With so many strategies and messages about how to practice, how do we know the "right" way to practice? The Buddha said ultimately you should "be a lamp onto yourself." This comes down to trusting the wisdom inside. How can we discern the wisdom voice from the voices rooted in fear and confusion?
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month-long
2016-02-18 Day 19: Morning Instructional Sit: Breath Concentration 18:43
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month-long
2016-02-17 Planting Seeds of Happiness: Non-Greed, Non-Hatred and Non-Delusion 60:14
Every moment we are planting seeds of suffering or seeds of happiness. Through mindfulness, we are cultivating letting go and generosity (non-greed), kindness and love (non-hatred) and clarity and wisdom (non-delusion)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month-long
2016-02-16 Day 17 Brahma Vihara Instructions: Compassion: Neutral and difficult person 47:23
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month-long
2016-02-12 Day 13 Morning Instructions: Cultivating the Wholesome 12:46
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month-long
2016-02-11 Dharma Practice as a Path of Happiness 68:27
The Buddha encouraged cultivating, maintaining and increasing wholesome states in his teaching on Wise Effort. He also said to notice the gladness connected with these states. This helps create the conditions for the highest happiness to be experienced.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month-long
2016-02-08 Day 9 Brahma Viharas: Dear Friend 49:23
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month-long

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