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Dharma Talks given at Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC
2013-11-13 Part 2: Vulnerability, Intimacy, & Spiritual Awakening 1:22:24
Tara Brach
We each live with uncertainty and the fear of rejection and loss, and we each are conditioned to avoid feeling or expressing that vulnerability. Yet intimacy with this unlived life is the gateway to connecting authentically with others, full aliveness and spiritual realization. These talks explore the ways that we defend ourselves, and the pathway to gently, wisely and intelligently disarming and freeing our hearts.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2013-11-06 Part 1: Vulnerability, Intimacy, & Spiritual Awakening 1:29:13
Tara Brach
We each live with uncertainty and the fear of rejection and loss, and we each are conditioned to avoid feeling or expressing that vulnerability. Yet intimacy with this unlived life is the gateway to connecting authentically with others, full aliveness and spiritual realization. These talks explore the ways that we defend ourselves, and the pathway to gently, wisely and intelligently disarming and freeing our hearts.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2013-10-30 Healing Self-Doubt 1:22:57
Tara Brach
Siddhartha Gautama’s last challenge before enlightenment was doubt, and to some degree, most of us live with limiting beliefs about our own worthiness and goodness. This talk looks at the tenacity of self-doubt and the power of mindfulness, investigation and compassion in releasing its grip.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2013-10-24 Guided Heart Meditation: Taking Refuge in the Beloved 23:06
Tara Brach
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2013 IMCW Fall Retreat: Intimacy with Life

2013-10-23 Wings of Homecoming 67:41
Tara Brach
Part of incarnating is to feel separate and forget the mysterious oneness that is our home. This talk explores the two dimensions of awareness that when awakened reveal the openness, lucidity and love that expresses our true nature.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2013 IMCW Fall Retreat: Intimacy with Life

2013-10-23 Meditation: Guided Metta Practice 26:08
Pat Coffey
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2013 IMCW Fall Retreat: Intimacy with Life

2013-10-23 Morning Instruction, Meditation and Question/Response 38:16
Pat Coffey
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2013 IMCW Fall Retreat: Intimacy with Life

2013-10-22 Keys to Unlock the Infinite Heart 57:45
Jonathan Foust
Wisdom tells you you’ve got to let go of everything. Compassion is the lubrication that helps you do it. What are the keys to accessing open awareness and an open heart? This talk dives in with some stories and guided reflections.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2013 IMCW Fall Retreat: Intimacy with Life

2013-10-22 Guided Meditation: Compassion Practice - Tonglen 28:56
Tara Brach
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2013 IMCW Fall Retreat: Intimacy with Life

2013-10-20 The Questions That Lead to Freedom 63:56
Jonathan Foust
Transformation comes when you can actively and intimately turn your attention to what is arising. Asking the right questions can help guide you to what is not quite felt and seen. This talk explores fundamental inquiries that open new possibilities, no matter what your inner experience.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2013 IMCW Fall Retreat: Intimacy with Life

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