Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks given at Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

2015-07-01 Part 2: Devotional Practices 1:18:28

Tara Brach

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The sacred feminine expresses the realization of our belonging, our innate interdependence with all of life. These two classes explores inner practices that help us open to our longing to belong, and awaken the power of prayer.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2015-06-28 Question and Response at Closing with Tara Brach, La Sarmiento, and Luisa Montero-Diaz 34:55
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Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : 2015 IMCW Women's Retreat - The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

2015-06-27 You Can't Always Get What You Want 56:16
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When we have the courage to be with life as it unfolds, we have access to experiences that transform suffering into wisdom.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : 2015 IMCW Women's Retreat - The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

2015-06-27 Heart Meditation: Three Domains of Forgiveness 34:13
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Instruction and guided meditation on the three domains of forgiveness.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : 2015 IMCW Women's Retreat - The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

2015-06-26 Unfolding of the Sacred Feminine (retreat talk) 60:01
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The sacred feminine expresses the qualities of heart that emerge as we open beyond identifying with the egoic, separate self. In this talk, Tara tracks a series of challenging experiences in her own life that catalized an awakening of heart, and explores how for each of us, the places of difficulty can help us realize our belonging to life and the loving awareness that is our true essence.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : 2015 IMCW Women's Retreat - The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

2015-06-26 Metta Meditation: To Love Oneself 38:37
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Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : 2015 IMCW Women's Retreat - The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

2015-06-26 "Coming Back" - Meditation Instructions with Q and A 13:27
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A special recording from the first morning of the 2015 IMCW Women's Retreat that offers further guidance and addresses some frequently asked questions about meditation.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : 2015 IMCW Women's Retreat - The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

2015-06-24 Part 1: Devotional Practices 37:55
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The sacred feminine expresses the realization of our belonging, our innate interdependence with all of life. These two classes explores inner practices that help us open to our longing to belong, and awaken the power of prayer.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2015-06-17 Beloved Community 1:20:27

Tara Brach

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Martin Luther King’s term, “Beloved Community,” points to our potential for living together with love, justice and respect. This talk explores the often hidden expressions of racism that fuel separation and violence, and pathways toward healing and freeing our collective hearts.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2015-06-10 Part 2: Beyond the Fear Body 1:15:44

Tara Brach

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A central part of spiritual awakening is recognizing and befriending fear, and in the tender intensity of fear, discovering the awakened heart. In these two talks we explore the suffering of becoming identified with the fear body, and the skillful means that enable a full and liberating presence with fear.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks