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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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2015-09-03 How the Practice Unfolds: The Five Spiritual Faculties 58:06
One way to understand how the process of mindfulness meditation leads to awakening is seeing how these five qualities of mind work together.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Labor Day Retreat
2015-03-14 Intro to Insight Meditation with James Baraz & Kate Janke 1:36:12
Closing talk, Meditation and Q&A
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2015-03-14 Intro to Insight Meditation with James Baraz & Kate Janke 65:33
Intro to Insight Meditation with James Baraz & Kate Janke Mid day Movement & Meditation Q&A
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2015-03-14 Intro to Insight Meditation with James Baraz & Kate Janke 0:00
(Recording not available) 
Introduction & Meditation
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2015-02-27 Deepening & Expressing Our Practice 60:26
After practicing for one month, what have we learned to apply in our life as we go home, or carry us through the next month as we continue our practice?
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat
2015-02-21 Trusting Your Buddha Knowing 60:21
With so many different approaches to practice how do we know if we're doing it "the right way?" And how can we decide which of the many voices in our mind to listen to? This talk includes the 5 strategies offered by the Buddha to work skillfully with distracting thoughts.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat
2015-02-20 Brahma Vihara Day 20 45:05
Mudita: Difficult Person
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat
2015-02-16 Working with the Comparing Mind 61:14
Comparing and judging is a deeply ingrained habit pattern that's present until full enlightenment. How can we hold it wisely and work with it skillfully?
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat
2015-02-15 Brahma Viharas Day 15 48:02
Karuna: Benefactor, Self, Dear Friend and Neutral
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat
2015-02-12 Morning Instructions #12 44:06
Remembering to Notice Wholesome States
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

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