The Still Point: Where Freedom Begins - Off the Cushion Part 5
This we wrap up our discussion of the Eightfold Path by talking about 3 components of Meditation/samādhi: Wise Effort, Wise Mindfulness, and Wise Concentration. We’ll talk about how our meditation pra...
17 Okt 202527min
Remembering Our Humanity - A Lesson of the Ages
We can often think that very few ancient teachings could apply to these historic times, when things seem upended in ways the world has never seen (or so it seems;). This week, we explore lessons that ...
10 Okt 202532min
Wisdom In Action - Off the Cushion Part 3
This week’s episode continues our Off the Cushion and Into the World series. We’ll try to save ourselves some time and headache by starting to step onto the actual path the Buddha laid out for how to ...
3 Okt 202524min
Our Choices Are More Important Than Luck
This week we dive into something extra personal for me - snapshots of struggles in my own life story. We’ll explore the power of the choices we all make and why we often struggle to believe that we’re...
26 Sep 202540min
Reality Check - Off the Cushion + Into the World Part 2
This week we’re stepping right into the heart of a Buddhist version of a Reality Check. When the Buddha came out of his meditative state, he didn’t run to tell people about all the trippy things he ex...
19 Sep 202520min
Off the Cushion and Into the World - Part 1 Intro and the Three Jewels
This week is the first in our Off the Cushion and Into the World series. This series came from multiple requests for a course on Buddhist philosophy and psychology, and I wanted to offer this series o...
12 Sep 202520min
Greatest Hits Vol. 32 - Trusting Yourself and Your OWN Experiences
This week’s episode is all about one of the foundational teachings of Buddhism: ehipassiko. We’ll jam on what it means to “live the question” and why it’s important for us to see things for ourselves ...
5 Sep 202522min
Alignment DOESN'T Always Feel Like Flow
This week we talk about the misguided idea that if it’s meant to be, it should be easy, and if it’s hard, it’s a sign that something is NOT meant to be. While there’s some validity to certain experien...
29 Aug 202520min
