Dharma Talks
given at Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC
2008-11-19
The Three Characteristics - part 3: No-Self
1:15:27
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Tara Brach
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At the center of the Buddhist teachings is the understanding that the passing phenomena of this world--sounds, sensations, thoughts, bodies and minds--have no self at the center, no self as owner, and are not happening to a self. In other words, our familiar sense of self is an illusion. When there is full presence, a presence not filtered by thoughts, this illusion dissolves, freeing us to realize our true nature. This talk exploring the teachings of no-self, or emptiness, includes several reflections and practices that guide us in awakening to this essential and liberating truth.
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Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC
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IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
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2008-10-01
Inviting Mara To Tea
1:12:00
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Tara Brach
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One of the great archetypal themes in the Buddha's life is facing Mara, the shadow side of greed, hatred and delusion. Rather than being seduced, fighting or running away, the Buddha simply recognized Mara's presence and invited him to tea. This talk and guided meditation explores the theme of a radical and engaged presence, and how it directly translates into a sacred path of healing and freedom.
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Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC
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IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
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2008-09-24
Soul Retrieval
1:12:07
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Tara Brach
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When we become stressed and reactive, we lose contact with our natural spontaneity, wisdom and openheartedness. This talk investigates the ways we become caught in the stress-trance and the key elements in awakening: pausing and remindfulness. Using the gateway of the senses, we explore both the pathway of presence and the gifts of reconnecting with soul, spirit, essence.
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Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC
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IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
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2008-09-03
Turning Towards What You Love
49:55
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Tara Brach
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There is a saying: The road to hell is paved with bad intentions. From the Buddha we learn the path to freedom arises from wise intentions. Yet because we habitually grasp after what will immediately relieve or comfort or please us, we often do not listen to our deepest intentions. We forget that in this brief life, what matters most is loving presence. This evening of talk and guided meditations invites participants to examine intentions in their relationships, and to reflect on living from a more awake connection with our heart.
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Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC
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IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
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