Kisagotami and the Mustard Seed
In this talk, I reflect on the heart-rending story of a mother who lost her young son, experienced inconsolable grief, and what happened when she met the Buddha. Kisagotami’s story is nearly identical...
27 Helmi 202342min
Ozzie's Dharma
In this episode, I offer a few reflections on the passing of my dear companion, Ozzie. On February 15, 2023, Ozzie died peacefully in our arms, in front of his hearth, and as I try to convey in this s...
22 Helmi 202337min
Earthquakes and the Dharma
In this episode, I try to speak to the implacable heaviness many are feeling in the face of the overwhelming number of ongoing disasters in the world. What, if at all, does the Dharma have to offer? F...
14 Helmi 202319min
Cooling the Flames of Anger | A Practice Story
In this episode, I reflect on the roots of anger in my own conflicts and share the tools I’ve learned from mindfulness-based modalities to de-escalate tensions and nurture harmony. I share from my own...
7 Helmi 202342min
Robert Wright | On My Cognitive Empathy Struggles
In this episode, I republish a conversation I had with Robert Wright on his Nonzero Podcast. Bob and I discuss my struggles with cognitive empathy in everyday life. Not my struggle with the concept, m...
3 Helmi 20231h 31min
On Practicing Yin | Dharma Talk with Josh
In this episode (#207), Josh reflects on the four foundations of practicing Yin Yoga, and how the first two foundations – safety and relaxation – inform the development of the meditation process. This...
31 Tammi 202342min
Linda Modaro + Nelly Kaufer | Reflective Meditation
In this episode, I am joined by my friends and colleagues Linda Modaro and Nelly Kaufer to talk about their new book, Reflective Meditation - Cultivating Kindness and Curiosity in the Buddha’s Company...
27 Tammi 20231h 7min
Ringing Sangha Voices | Dharma Talk with Josh
In this episode, I share voices from the River Bird Sangha on the theme of non-violence in practice and society. Together, in a circle of practice, I suggest ways we can all feel empowered by a connec...
24 Tammi 202341min
