James Baraz

James Baraz has been a meditation teacher since 1978. He leads retreats, workshops, and classes in the U.S and abroad. He is a co-founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California and the co-author of the book Awakening Joy: Ten Steps to Happiness as well as Awakening Joy for Kids. He has led a popular online course by that name since 2003. James is also an advisor to One Earth Sangha, a Virtual EcoCenter devoted to Buddhist responses to Climate Change. You can listen to dharma talks by James here.

Upcoming  Activities

2025

Sutta Study Spring / Summer 2025
An Online Study Group
with Philip Jones
Apr. 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, and Aug. 20, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Central Time
Registration is closed

Insight Dialogue and Spiritual Friendship:
An Experiential Retreat

An Online Retreat
with Donna Strickland
and Sue Brown
June 6-8
Registration is open, closes June 3, 2025

Intimacy With All Things
A Residential Retreat
with David Chernikoff
July 30 - August 3, 2025
Creighton University Retreat Center, Griswold, IA
Registration is open, closes July 16, 2025

Mindfulness in Everyday Life
An Online Householder Retreat 
with Robert Brumet
and Joe McCormack
September 7, 9, 11 & 13, 2025
Registration opens June 7, 2025

The Happiness of a Well-trained Mind
A Residential Retreat
with Bridget Rolens
October 30 - November 2
Mercy Center St Louis
Registration Opens: July 15, 2025

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