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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.
2010-02-04 The Lion's Roar 57:54
In Tibetan teachings the Lion's Roar is the "fearless proclamation that every situation is workable." Being humbled can lead to a profound, wise humility, doubt can lead to strong confidence and vulnerability can be the path to fearlessness.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February 2010 Month Long
2010-01-30 Awakening Joy Daylong PM Session 3:09:21
James and co-writer of Awakening Joy Shoshana Alexander, plus many friends from the 10-month course--dharma teachers, happiness experts, neuroscientists, musicians and more--share their thoughts on true happiness. This is the PM Session which includes Syvia Boorstein, and Anam Thubten Rinpoche.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks
2010-01-30 Awakening Joy 2:42:34
James and co-writer of Awakening Joy Shoshana Alexander, plus many friends from the 10-month course--dharma teachers, happiness experts, neuroscientists, musicians and more--share their thoughts on true happiness. This is the AM Session which includes Rick Foster and Greg Hicks, Rick Hansen, and performances by Eve Decker, Betsy Rose and Jennifer Berezen.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2009-12-13 The Hard Things That Open the Heart 47:58
The Hard Things That Open the Heart
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2009-09-28 Forgiveness; Cleaning Your Slate 62:42
Reflections on forgiving, self and others...reflections on Yom Kippur
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks
2009-09-06 Buddhadharma as a Path of Happiness 63:15
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Labor Day
2009-09-03 Wise Attitudes In Practice 60:07
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Labor Day
2009-08-10 Intersecting Realities 58:10
We are each the star of our own movie. Practice invites us to honor every member of the cast of characters in our life, remembering that they have their own reality. And through it all we can wake up from the dream.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks
2009-07-21 What's Not Wrong...Mudita, Uplifting States and Looking for the Good. 65:10
How mudita (sympathetic joy) and uplifting states are supports for wise effort.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Metta Retreat
2009-06-05 Faith and Confidence 43:01
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Practice in Difficult Times

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