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Tara Brach's Dharma Talks at Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC
Tara Brach
A pervasive but often invisible source of suffering in our culture is self-aversion. We are a busy culture, and we move through our life feeling anxious and dissatisfied, but not fully conscious of how we neglect or judge our inner experience. We suffer from a lack of belonging: to our own bodies, to each other and to the earth. When we practice Buddhist meditation, we learn how to listen deeply and hold our life tenderly.
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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 "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
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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
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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
2015-06-03 Part 1: Beyond the Fear Body 1:17:59
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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
2015-05-27 The Two Wings of Awareness 1:20:05
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The two wings of understanding and love awaken as we learn to recognize what is here in the present moment, and to allow experience to be just as it is. This talk includes a guided reflection and a brief period of questions and responses.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
2015-05-20 Part 2: Impermanence - Awakening Through Insecurity 1:18:57
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From the view of the separate self, this existence is inherently uncertain, and we are profoundly vulnerable. Our habitual reaction to insecurity fuels separation, and limits our capacity to live and love fully. These two talks explore the blessings of wisdom, love and freedom that naturally arise as, instead of resisting, we learn to open directly to the insecurity of impermanence.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
2015-05-13 Part 1: Impermanence - Awakening Through Insecurity 1:21:28
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From the view of the separate self, this existence is inherently uncertain, and we are profoundly vulnerable. Our habitual reaction to insecurity fuels separation, and limits our capacity to live and love fully. These two talks explore the blessings of wisdom, love and freedom that naturally arise as, instead of resisting, we learn to open directly to the insecurity of impermanence.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
2015-04-29 Investigating Reality - Beyond an Interpreted World 55:05
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The skillful use of inquiry - asking questions in a way that energizes and focuses our attention - brings what is hidden into the light of awareness. This talk explores the healing that arises as we investigate the unseen, unfelt parts of our psyche, and the freedom discovered as we look into the very essence of who we are.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

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