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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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2019-02-25 The Three Roots of Happiness (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 46:47
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A talk on the Buddha's Teaching of three roots of happiness: non-greed, non-hatred and non-delusion. Stating each in a positive way they are 1) Letting go/Generosity, 2) Loving-Kindness 3)Clarity/Wisdom. As part of the talk I share some personal stories of how my different paths of Buddhism and the Hindu path of devotion converged around these three qualities.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Monthlong
2019-02-23 Non Greed, Non Hatred, Non Delusion (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 64:41
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Non-Greed, Non-Hatred and Non-Delusion were taught by the Buddha as the three roots of happiness. Stating each in a positive way they are 1) Letting go/Generosity, 2) Loving-Kindness and ClarityWisdom. Every moment that we're mindful we're cultivating these qualities. This talk explores both the moment-to-moment as well as the relational aspects of these three qualities.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Monthlong
2019-02-21 The Big Mind/Sky Practice 35:23
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Big Mind/Big Sky Meditation Practice
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Monthlong
2019-02-16 The Power of Intention (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 61:45
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The Buddha said that karma is all based on intention. In every moment we are sowing the seeds of suffering or happiness. In addition to this moment to moment aspect, intention also refers to a wider motivation—Clear Comprehension of Purpose—our aspiration and vision that fuels and inspires us to practice. Both of these dimensions of intention are explored.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Monthlong
2019-02-14 Day 12 - Brahma Vihara Practice - Metta for Difficult Persons (part 2) & All Beings (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 43:51
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Monthlong
2019-02-14 Day 12 - Morning Sit with Instructions - Intention (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 49:12
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Monthlong
2019-02-11 Day 9 - Morning Sit with Instructions (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 46:20
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Monthlong
2019-02-09 Gladness of the Wholesome ( Retreat at Spirit Rock) 60:20
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Wise or Right Effort includes cultivating wholesome states and then maintaining and increasing them. This talk explores how to maintain and increase these states and the importance of consciously including them in our practice. Particular emphasis is on the power of investigation, as well as mindfulness.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Monthlong
2019-02-07 Day 5: Brahma Vihara Guided Meditation - Forgiveness Practice (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 49:27
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Monthlong
2019-02-04 Day 2 Morning Sit w/ Instructions (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 57:33
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Includes device renunciation
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Monthlong

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