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Dharma Talks given at Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC
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2016-12-14 The Revolution of Tenderness - Part 1 1:15:33
Tara Brach
These two talks explore our capacity to be tender - sensitive and responsive to ourselves and others. This capacity marks a radical evolutionary shift from a self-centered existence shaped by fear, to a life lived from the realization of our collective belonging and the preciousness of all life. The talks examine the conditioning that inclines us toward dissociation and emotional reactivity, and the practices of presence that evolve our heart and awareness. from Tara’s talk: Pope Francis invites us to “live the revolution of tenderness,” which is expressed through closeness, compassion and service...
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2016-12-07 Spiritual Reparenting 1:12:21
Tara Brach
When we are not sufficiently nurtured in childhood, we are inclined toward anxiety, depression, addiction and other forms of suffering. In a deep way, we do not feel at home with others, and are disconnected from our own body, heart and spirit. This talk explores how meditation offers "spiritual reparenting” as we learn to bring interest, understanding and love to our own inner vulnerability. This process of healing extends to our relationships with others and our larger society - by reaching out to widening circles with interest and care, we bring increasing harmony and peace to our world. "How do we love ourselves into healing?" From a place of caring, ask, "Where does it hurt?"
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2016-11-23 “Play a Greater Part” – Part 2 - Bodhisattva for our Times 1:18:14
Tara Brach
During scary and uncertain times, the habitual reflex is to try to find ground by creating stories about what’s happening and hardening into us-them blame. This only perpetuates the aggression and violence that is so prevalent in our societies. These two talks are a reflection on how we as awakening bodhisattvas can evolve our consciousness in a way that serves authentic societal healing and transformation. “Though I do not expect a plant to spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.” ~ Thoreau
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2016-11-16 "Play a Greater Part" - Bodhisattva for our Times - Part 1 69:16
Tara Brach
During scary and uncertain times, the habitual reflex is to try to find ground by creating stories about what’s happening and hardening into us-them blame. This only perpetuates the aggression and violence that is so prevalent in our societies. These two talks are a reflection on how we as awakening bodhisattvas can evolve our consciousness in a way that serves authentic societal healing and transformation.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2016-11-10 Trusting the Gold 69:56
Tara Brach
When we are unaware of the emotions and beliefs that shape our experience, we are in a trance characterized by an identity as a separate, incomplete self. Trance obscures the awareness and love that is our deepest essence. This talk explores the two key pathways of awakening from trance and recognizing and trusting the gold of our true nature.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2016 IMCW Fall Retreat: Intimacy with Life

2016-11-10 Meditation: Equanimity 28:52
Pat Coffey
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2016 IMCW Fall Retreat: Intimacy with Life

2016-11-09 Open Focus and Loving Kindness: Short Talk and Guided Meditation 39:30
Jonathan Foust
This short talk and guided meditation explores “open focus” and reflects on the limitless qualities of compassion, kindness, joy and equanimity. You’ll learn about the Open Focus technique and as you sense through your body, you’ll investigate the immeasurable qualities of the heart. From the 2016 IMCW Fall Retreat
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2016 IMCW Fall Retreat: Intimacy with Life

2016-11-08 The Factors of Enlightenment 68:54
Pat Coffey
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2016 IMCW Fall Retreat: Intimacy with Life

2016-11-08 Meditation: Metta Practice 34:08
Larry Yang
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2016 IMCW Fall Retreat: Intimacy with Life

2016-11-08 Q and A on Pain and Boredom 10:39
Jonathan Foust
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2016 IMCW Fall Retreat: Intimacy with Life

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