Ep. 36 – Congressman Tim Ryan at Mindful Life Conference
Sharon and Congressman Tim Ryan discuss voting and mindfulness in politics and the role of mindfulness in schools. Recorded at the 2016 Mindful Life Conference. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...
17 Touko 201648min
Ep. 35 – The Path
What does it mean to be born into this human form, with an ever-changing body and mind subjected to forces seemingly out of our control? How can we possibly feel at home in our own lives, amidst the i...
14 Huhti 201652min
Ep. 34 – Taking Refuge
A welcome explanation of what it truly means to seek refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. Likening refuge to the Buddhist concept of ‘Bright Faith’, Sharon describes the power of possibil...
15 Maalis 201645min
Ep. 33 – Three Skills of Meditation
Sharon offers an overview of the context in which we practice, providing insight and instruction for some of the basic tenements of meditation. This skills training can bring steadfast and sustainable...
1 Helmi 201652min
Ep. 32 – Rapture
Piti is the Pali word for rapture, defined as an enthusiasm or sense of zeal that is often characterized by feelings of happiness, delight, and satisfaction. When developed, this quality pervades both...
11 Tammi 201645min
Ep. 31 – Sympathetic Joy Pt. 2
Sharon discusses some of the more common obstacles to sympathetic joy and offers methods that promote both the practice and sustainability of this quality. Learning to let go of our judgments and allo...
14 Joulu 201528min
Ep. 30 – Sympathetic Joy Pt. 1
Sharon explains the specific form of joy that comes from taking genuine delight in the happiness of others. Engaging in this practice challenges our deepest assumptions of who we are and what it means...
30 Marras 201530min
Ep. 29 – Equanimity and Faith
Sharon describes the spacious realm of equanimity and its role in cultivating and preserving an abiding sense of faith. When we can maintain a genuine presence with whatever comes our way, we open our...
16 Marras 201558min
