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Dharma Talks given at Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC
2013-02-27 The Fires of Loss 60:52
Tara Brach
We all encounter the great losses of our own health and life, and of cherished others. We are conditioned to resist opening to the rawness and grief that comes with loss. This talk describes the refuge of presence in the face of loss, and the gift of timeless love that arises as we make peace with the reality of this living, dying world. [NOTE: Tara was traveling this week, so offering a well-loved talk from 2010.]
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2013-02-20 Beyond the Interpreted World 1:20:51
Tara Brach
Hildegard of Bingen writes, "An interpreted world is not a Home." This talk explores the suffering that arises from believing in an interpreted reality, and the love, aliveness and freedom that becomes accessible as we challenge beliefs and awaken into living presence.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2013-02-13 The Wings of a Liberating Presence 1:17:07
Tara Brach
No matter what is happening in our lives, if we relate to our experience with mindful recognition and an allowing presence, it becomes a portal to freedom. In this talk we explore how the cultivation of these wings of presence awakens us from the identification with an egoic self, and reveals the awareness and love that is our true nature.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2013-02-06 Embodying True Refuge - Serving and Savoring Life 1:31:18
Tara Brach
This talk traces the story of the Buddha's awakening, and reflects on four key archetypal elements that are relevant for each of us as we come home to our true nature. There is a particular emphasis on how these elements enable us to encounter challenges in relationships and find our way to openhearted presence. Includes music honoring the launch of Tara's new book, True Refuge: vocal by La Sarmiento and Guru Ganesha with his Kirtan band.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2013-01-30 Remembering What Matters 1:25:28
Tara Brach
Our conscious aspiration toward awakening is what energizes the spiritual path. This talk reviews the main characteristic of a vital aspiration, the conditioning that obscures our deepest intentions and offers guided reflections to connect us with what most matters.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2013-01-20 Closing with Dharma Songs 20:57
La Sarmiento
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2013 IMCW Women's Retreat: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

2013-01-20 Closing 7:36
Cheri Maples
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2013 IMCW Women's Retreat: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

2013-01-19 Encountering the Shadow Deities 62:57
Tara Brach
When we forget who we are, we are living in a trance that is characterized by suffering. This talk explores the genesis of this trance, and the transformation that is possible as we bring forgiveness and mindful presence to the afflictive emotions that naturally arise.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2013 IMCW Women's Retreat: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

2013-01-19 Lovingkindness and Tonglen 39:48
Cheri Maples
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2013 IMCW Women's Retreat: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

2013-01-19 Morning Question/Response 21:10
Cheri Maples
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2013 IMCW Women's Retreat: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

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