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James Baraz's Dharma Talks at Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge
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.
2016-01-05 No Comparisons - Working with The Judging Mind 62:29
How we get caught in comparing and judging and skillful ways to work with this practice challenge.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge January 2016 at IMS - Forest Refuge
2008-06-23 Beyond Belief 61:58
With our thoughts we make the world,"says the Buddha. What limiting beliefs do you have about yourself and practice? What would it be like if you were not constrained by them. This talk also explores the different temperaments that people bring to practice, seeing there is no one right personality style that is required for awakening.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge
2008-06-16 Trusting Your Buddha Knowing 61:46
The source of our awakening is right inside us. As we learn to listen deeply to the wisdom and purity of heart that is connected to the truth we are following the Buddha's instructions to be "be a lamp unto yourself."
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge
2008-06-09 Faith And Devotion 69:31
Practice is more than a mere dry analysis of reality. A heartfelt spirit in practice not only give us enthusiasm and confidence but can flowers as deep devotion to the Dharma.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge
2008-06-02 The Power Of Intention 60:34
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge
2006-09-26 Awakening Joy 68:04
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge September 2006 at IMS - Forest Refuge
2006-09-23 Tronsforming Suffering Into Happiness 61:07
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge September 2006 at IMS - Forest Refuge
2006-09-16 The Power Of Intention 57:34
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge September 2006 at IMS - Forest Refuge
2006-09-09 Beyond The Judging Mind 56:16
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge September 2006 at IMS - Forest Refuge

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