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3rd July 2025  Bhante Bodhidhaja hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group's weekly classes are about an hour long and include a talk on meditation, meditating together, and questions & answers. The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA). Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

[This episode originally aired on Oct. 23, 2023]  Many classical Buddhist texts on meditation say that the best place to meditate or to practice is a quiet place in the forest, free from distractions, pleasant and refreshing  •  but what if you're a busy mother? what if you're struggling to pay the bills by taking on three jobs? what if you're dealing with a chronic illness? what then?  •  if we spend all of our time resenting the circumstances we're in, we will be frozen and unable to do anything  •  at some point we simply have to surrender to the circumstances we are in  •  we might not have the time to go on retreat, or to practice, or even have a moment when we're not dealing with our life as it is  •  but we can always practice kindness to ourselves and others; that takes no time  •  we can also apply mindfulness and awareness to whatever we are dealing with  •  and we always have the possibility of opening our mind out beyond our particular personal suffering, to place our suffering in the context of the countless things other beings are going through  •  when we notice our mind freezing or imploding, we can find little openings, little breaks in the momentum  •  we can glimpse little gaps in the solidity of what we're experiencing, little rays of possibility  •  and from those little rays, we can reconnect ourselves over and over when we lose it in the harshness of the circumstances of our life.

Text me your feedback.Continuing our series on Awakening the Heart, this month we're exploring the Buddhist path of the bodhisattva through the cultivation of bodhicitta - the awakened heart-mind that forms the foundation of compassionate living. Drawing from Mahayana Buddhist teachings, we also take a look at Lojong (mind training), the Tibetan Buddhist contemplative practice that can be used as a powerful framework for developing genuine compassion.Highlights include:Cultivating the open-hearted attitude of enlightened ones (Bodhisattvas) Two types of BodhicittaParamitas (Perfections)Short history and details of LojongUnpacking of the First Lojong statement: Train the PreliminariesTips for working with the Lojong phrasesMentioned on the show:Judy Lief's online Lojong translation and commentary: https://judylief.com/offerings/slogans-of-atisha/Norman Fischer's "Training in Compassion: Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong" https://bookshop.org/p/books/training-in-compassion-zen-teachings-on-the-practice-of-lojong-norman-fischer/9663817?ean=9781611800401&next=tVIA Character Strengths & Virtues: https://www.viacharacter.org/Dalai Lama Poem "This Precious Human Life" https://mountainsangha.org/a-precious-human-life/~ ~ ~SMP welcomes your comments and questions at feedback@skillfulmeanspodcast.com. You can also get in touch with Jen through her website: https://www.sati.yoga Fill out this survey to help guide the direction of the show: https://airtable.com/appM7JWCQd7Q1Hwa4/pagRTiysNido3BXqF/form To support the show, consider a donation via Ko-Fi.

Welcome back, Bookshelvers! We've got an absolute treat for your ears today, a conversation that really gets to the heart of what ethical animal training is all about.Today, we're incredibly honoured to chat (for a second time) with Jenifer Zeligs, a true luminary in the animal training world. Jenifer and Steve dive into some fascinating nuances of animal training. Exploring everything from the subtle differences between dog and horse training, to the often-debated ethics of using negative reinforcement. We also shine a bright light on the absolute importance of clear communication in all our training.You'll hear us discuss the transformative concept of cooperative care – how it's revolutionising the way animals receive medical treatment and why it's so vital. Jenifer also shares her invaluable experiences as a mentor and the incredible impact her teachings have had on countless students in the field. This conversation truly champions the need for open discussions about training methods and, above all, a compassionate approach to animal care.Jenifer Facts:Jenifer Zeligs is a highly respected behavioural consultant and the visionary founder of the Animal Training and Research International Centre in California. With over two decades of experience, she has taught advanced animal care and training of both pets and exotic animals at California State University. Jenifer's extensive experiences in animal training span an immense history of partnerships across the animal kingdom – from profoundly improving the welfare of horses and dogs to pioneering the filming of wild whales using trained sea lions.Jenifer holds a deep passion for establishing strong connections and interspecies communication, a philosophy she passionately imparts through teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in animal training. She brings an exciting, practical, and revolutionary approach to her work, expertly integrating mindfulness with cognitive, behaviourist, and ethological sciences. Beyond her academic and practical achievements, Jenifer is also an internationally acclaimed author, having released the amazing 'Animal Training 101' and 'Mindful Partners,' and is a practicing Buddhist, further enriching her unique perspective on animal welfare and communication.If you've been following our DOGX 2025 speaker announcements, you'll know that Jenifer will be sharing her profound insights live with us on Sunday, October 12th, at Winchester University – and trust me, you won't want to miss her talk! We still have a handful of tickets left, so head over to www.dogxconference.com to grab yours before they're gone.

Are we living in a simulation… or are we part of a dream imagined by God?In this thought-provoking episode of The Infinite Spark of Being, we explore the ancient and modern theories that question the very nature of reality. From Hinduism's concept of Maya to Gnostic Christianity, Sufi mysticism, and Buddhist philosophy—alongside modern thinkers like Elon Musk, Nick Bostrom, and quantum physicists—you'll hear powerful perspectives that suggest this world may not be as solid as it seems.We also explore indigenous cosmologies, paranormal researchers, and simulation theorists who all point to one central truth: what we're experiencing might be a dream, a test, or a program. But more importantly—does it matter? If this was proven to be a simulation, what would change about how you live?Whether you believe in the divine, simulation theory, or just want to think more deeply about your place in the cosmos, this episode is your invitation to wake up from the illusion and live with presence and purpose.✨ Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Prayer Moment 1 of 4 in JulyPrayer for Christians to be Awakened to Missions1. An “Aha” Moment - Pray that Christians around the world would recognize they are part of the spiritual battle for the Kingdom of God.2. Everyone has a role - Pray that every Christian understands they have a role to play in the mission of God. 3. Personal Investment - Pray that each believer would sacrifice time, money, energy, and resources to see the Kingdom of God preached everywhere.

Steve Kang shares his profound journey from being a 'radical Buddhist' monk, to experiencing a near-death experience that led him to Christianity.He recounts his struggles with fear, pain, and the search for meaning, culminating in a harrowing suicide attempt that resulted in a vivid experience of hell. He was out of body (OBE) for 8 hours.Through the power of prayer and intercession, he was brought back to life, leading to a transformative encounter with Jesus. In Christianity, he believe that you can change fate through prayer.Steve discusses the ongoing challenges of faith, the vision of heaven he eventually received, and the hope he now shares with others.Imagine hearing an angelic choir and the voice of Jesus. In this episode, we find out what was spoken to him and how it changed his life.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Steve Kang's Journey02:14 From Buddhism to Near-Death Experience07:46 Experiencing Hell: A Life-Changing Revelation11:24 The Power of Prayer and Miraculous Recovery15:07 Transformation Through the Holy Spirit18:51 Visions of Heaven and the Call to Mission22:02 Living a Life of Purpose and Hope27:45 A Message of Hope for the Broken33:48 RTD Outro________Video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/VHFiW1FLpBIRoundTripDeath.comDonate to this podcast: https://www.roundtripdeath.com/support/Steve Kang: https://www.allnationsjc.org/

Grief is an inevitable part of divorce, but the shame and judgment that often accompany it? Those are completely optional. In this episode, I explore why so many of us pile unnecessary suffering onto our natural grief during divorce—whether it's shame about past behaviors, feeling we weren't "enough," or guilt about hurting others, especially our children. Drawing on the Buddhist story of the two arrows, I explain how when we layer shame and judgment onto grief, we actually block the very healing process we're trying to move through. The solution isn't to avoid grief, but to approach it with self-compassion instead of criticism. I share a practical three-step self-compassion practice that you can use whenever that mean inner voice starts berating you about your divorce. This isn't about giving yourself a free pass—it's about creating the emotional safety needed to actually feel and process your grief without the additional burden of shame. As someone who's walked this path, I know firsthand how religion, family expectations, and our own perfectionism can make divorce feel not just painful but shameful. But I also know the liberation that comes when we drop that second arrow and simply allow ourselves to grieve with kindness. Your healing doesn't require suffering—it requires feeling, with compassion, exactly as you are. Ready to get off the emotional rollercoaster of divorce? Download my free guide "What to Expect During Divorce" through the link in the show notes and start feeling more grounded today.For more information and full show notes go to:https://www.karinnelsoncoaching.com/post/ep223To download your FREE GUIDE: "What to Expect When Divorcing: The Ultimate Guide to Dealing with the Emotional Rollercoaster of Divorce" click here. To schedule your complimentary consult with Karin click here. If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please take a minute to follow and give me a rating wherever you listen to podcasts.

Search continues for missing girls at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp by the Guadalupe River.Also in the programme: on the eve of the Dalai Lama turning 90 we hear from the man believed by many Buddhists to be the reincarnation of his childhood tutor; and a preview of the very final performance of the metal group Black Sabbath.(Photo: A drone view of vehicles partially submerged in flood water following torrential rains that unleashed flash floods along the Guadalupe River in San Angelo, Texas, U.S., 4 June 2025, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. Patrick Keely/via Reuters)

NL TeamThis week, host Sumedha Mittal is joined by The Caravan's Sunil Kashyap, and Jatinder Kaur Tur. Jatinder reports from Kashmir, where three bodies of locals who were in police detention surfaced in the Veshaw River. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, Kashmiris felt being suspected and criminalised. Amid rampant arrests and deaths, families like that of Nazir Ahmad Magray – whose 20-year-old son was taken in a night raid by the Jammu and Kashmir Police's Special Operations Group – have been left shattered.“We are talking about three brothers [and one man] who went missing and there was no believable story from the police. It is said that they drowned in Veshaw river or naala, which was completely dry and no one could have drowned there,” says Jatinder. Meanwhile, Sunil's report uncovers an unseen, unheard truth from Bihar. At Bodh Gaya's Mahabodhi Mahavihara – a sacred Buddhist site – Buddhist monks and Dalit-Bahujan groups are protesting the Bodh Gaya Temple Act of 1949, which mandates Hindu involvement in managing the temple. This stems from centuries of Hindu appropriation of the site, despite its centrality to Buddhism. “The Hindu Sangh sees Buddhism, not Islam, as its biggest ideological challenge,” says Sunil. Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:02 - Kashmir police silences questions as bodies emerge from the Veshaw River00:20:59 - The Bodh Gaya Protest00:45: 37 - RecommendationsRecommendationsJatinder How to Forgive Sunil In 6 months, Fadnavis seat added 29,219 voters. Poll staff claim lapsesA flurry of new voters? The curious case of Kamthi, where the Maha BJP chief wonSumedha A border ran through it: The life and lonely death of an 80-year-old Kashmiri manProduced and edited by Saif Ekram and Tista Roy Chowdhury, recorded by Anil Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Für Tibeter ist der Dalai Lama die größte Identifikationsfigur nicht nur in religiösen Fragen, sondern auch gegen Chinas Übermacht in ihrer Heimat. Jetzt wird der weltweit wie ein Popstar gefeierte Buddhist 90 Jahre – seine Nachfolge ist ungeklärt. Horn, Charlotte;Lamby Schmitt, Eva;Horn, Charlotte/Lamby Schmitt, Eva www.deutschlandfunk.de, Hintergrund

Come Back to Love® Radio: How the Mother Wound Impacts Your Relationships  In this deeply moving and healing episode, we explore the tender terrain of the Mother Wound—the complex emotional imprint left by the ways we were mothered (or not), and how it shapes our lives.  Joining us this week is Shelly Sharon a certified Hakomi therapist and somatic Buddhist psychology coach …. I do not present myself as an intuitive guide. Together, we discuss how the Mother Wound shows up in our own lives—in particular how shame is so prominent and creates a lifetime of holding secrets. Part 2 of the episode addresses how we can begin to gently unravel the wound and heal.  We focus on: What the Mother Wound really is (and what it isn't) How it impacts our relationships Why safety, nourishment, and wise inner guidance are essential for healing Practical ways to begin re-mothering yourself with love and presence Whether you're navigating grief, reclaiming your voice, or simply seeking to soften your experience with your own mother wound, this episode offers a sacred space for healing. You'll leave with a sense of permission to trust your own rhythm—and to begin the slow, beautiful work of coming home to yours Bio: After many years of running away from her traumatic childhood, where she suffered infant starvation, emotional and physical neglect and abandonment, Shelly turned her life story on its head. Shelly has been a professional ballet dancer, a coffeeshop owner and a sought after social change strategist and independent researcher, but it was only when she started devoting herself to intense meditation practice and Buddhist psychology studies with leading international teachers that she owned her mother wound — and her appetite for healing and serving others in healing opened up. Shelly is a certified Hakomi therapist and trauma trained by Janina Fischer. She specialises in helping women heal from the hurts and limitations left from a complex relationship with their mother, manifesting in many ways, both personally or professionally. Shelly's a cat mum and in a loving relationship with her soulmate. She loves swimming in Alpine lakes, riding horses, picking wild flowers, and is always cooking delicious food enough to feed a tribe. She's working on her first book on healing the mother wound and is the co-host of Healing the Mother Wound Summit. Website: https://www.shellysharon.com Free gift link: https://www.shellysharon.com/dreamvisions7-three-mother-wound-types Learn more about Robyn here: https://www.comebacktolove.com

In this episode, Bhante Sathi explores how the Buddha's teaching differs from major religions by emphasizing personal responsibility and self-trust rather than belief in an external god. Using relatable examples and the metaphor of a guided hike, he explains how Buddha encourages us to become our own creators and teachers through mindful observation of our lives. Discover why confidence in yourself, not blind faith, is the path to true transformation and happiness.

 This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do'on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 10, 2024. In this talk Do'on Roshi finishes her discussion on the 43rd case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Shushan's Short Bamboo Staff.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

Since the earliest encounters between tantric traditions and Western scholars of religion, tantra has posed a challenge. The representation of tantra, whether in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Tibet, or Japan, has tended to emphasize the antinomian, decadent aspects, which, as attention-grabbing as they were for audiences in the West, created a one-dimensional understanding, and hampered the academic study of the field for more than a century. Additionally, the Western perspective on religion has been dominated by doctrinal studies. As a result, sectarian boundaries between different tantric traditions are frequently replicated in the scholarship, and research tends to be sequestered according to different schools of South Asian, Central Asian, Southeast Asian, and East Asian tantric traditions.The Oxford Handbook of Tantric Studies (Oxford UP, 2024) is intended to overcome these obstacles, facilitating collaboration between scholars working on different forms of tantra. The Introduction provides an overview of major issues confronting the field today, including debates regarding the definition and category of "tantra" historical origins, recent developments in gender studies and tantra, ethnography and "lived tantra" and cognitive approaches to tantra. Using a topical framework, the opening section explores the concept of action, one of the most prominent features of tantra, which includes performing rituals, practicing meditation, chanting, embarking on a pilgrimage, or re-enacting moments from a sacred text. From there, the sections cover broad topics such as transformation, gender and embodiment, "extraordinary" beings (such as deities and saints), art and visual expressions, language and literature, social organizations, and the history and historiography of tantra. With co-editors in chief who specialize in the Hindu and Buddhist perspectives, a global pool of contributors, and over 40 chapters, the Handbook aims to provide the definitive reference work in this dynamic field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Zen monk who burned out. How he fixed it. And how you can, too. Brother Chân Pháp Hữu began training at the age of 13 with the legendary Zen master Thích Nhất Hạnh — who was an author, activist, and founder of the Plum Village tradition. Today Brother Pháp Hữu is the abbot of Plum Village's Upper Hamlet and the co-host of the Plum Village podcast The Way Out Is In. He also recently co-authored a book, called Being with Busyness: Zen Ways to Transform Overwhelm and Burnout.    In this episode we talk about: Why humans today are busier and more overwhelmed than ever before  Why monastics aren't immune to burnout How  busyness is thrust upon us by the world, but it's also the result of us running from the shit we don't wanna face Practical tools for addressing busyness and burnout  Why doing nothing is an art The role of perspective—and how contemplating your own death can be a huge source of perspective  The practice of total relaxation How to have healthy boundaries without armoring up How to say no without pissing people off  How to protect ourselves in toxic environments And much more Related Episodes: The Buddhist Case For Laziness (And How It Can Make You More Productive) | Brother Chân Pháp Hữu   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  

Jack invites us to walk the path of joy—no matter the circumstances—showing how living joyfully and tenderly is a courageous, radical, and transformative act. Join the Year of Awakening with Jack Kornfield for monthly livestream Q&A hangs with Jack, and weekly lessons and reflections to keep your year focused on awakening. Use code AWAKEN50 for 50% off entry.“What I've seen in visiting refugee camps is that they don't want you to come in feeling depressed—they have enough of that themselves. They're not looking for people who are frightened, worried, or downhearted. What they long for is someone who can bring a sense of uplift, possibility, and joy.” – Jack KornfieldIn this episode, Jack mindfully explores:Living joyfully with a positive attitudeJoy as a necessary quality of enlightenmentHow can we have joy in times of chaos, disruption, and suffering?Joy as a true service to others and the worldUplifting others through our joy and positivityWavy Gravy and the Transformative Power of JoyHow suffering is not the end of the story; it's the beginning of the Four Noble TruthsBringing joy, beauty, and humor to our protesting, activism, and standing up for what mattersBeing hopeful despite the outside circumstances, and emphasizing compassion, sacrifice, courage, and kindnessThe joy and playfulness of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond TutuHow we can bless and heal each other with our joyLiving in joy, love, health and peace even amidst hate, affliction, and troublesExperiencing the sweet joy of living in the wayThe radical joyful presence of Ajahn Chah and Maha GhosanandaRisking delightJack's rapturous experience of meditative blissLearning to step out of the battle and embrace lifeThich Nhat Hanh and the practice of smilingBecoming a make-weight of joy, tipping the scales to hopeUnshakeable integrity, generosity, gratitude, and tendernessTuning in with nature, relationships, and the mysteryFather Gregory Boyle and the possibility of transformation and renewalThis episode was recorded on 04/07/2025 for the Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday Night Dharma Talk and Guided Meditation. “Be joyful though you have considered all the facts.” – Wendell Berry“Live in joy and love even among those who hate. Live in joy and health even among the afflicted. Live in joy and peace even among the troubled. Look within, be still, free from fears and attachments. Know the sweet joy of living in the way.” – The DhammapadaAbout Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals, Walking the Eightfold Path, Opening the Heart of Forgiveness, Living Beautifully, Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories, and so much more. Sign up for an All Access Pass to explore Jack's entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield.Stay up to date with Jack and his stream of fresh dharma offerings by visiting JackKornfield.com and signing up for his email teachings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the Change The Map podcast, where we inspire, educate, and resource you to transform the Buddhist world through prayer and action. Join us as we explore the mystical world of Buddhism. Discover its unique challenges, meet Buddhist background followers of Jesus, and engage in strategic prayer to change the spiritual map of the Buddhist world.This month Josh is joined by Randy Young. Randy is the director of the Agora Group, a mobilizer for global missions, and is part of our Change the Map advisory team. On this month's episode, Randy shares the powerful analogy of global missions and the wartime effort of WW2. Randy shows us how the whole church must take the whole Gospel into the whole world.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) What is the state of our current existance? How does Buddhist practice lead us to being fully ourselves with this world while remaining steady and rooted in love and wisdom? This talk includes a brief reflection on the healing power of the 7 factors of awakening and how to identify them.

[This episode originally aired on Oct. 16, 2023]  In Buddhist psychology, even large scale events and large emotional upheavals can be traced back step-by-step to simple little things  •  just a thought, just an idea, just a memory, just a little emotional undertone can quickly expand and expand until it's out of control  •  you could view this as bad news in seeing how quickly things escalate beyond our control, or you could think of this as good news in that even difficult and intense situations can be traced back and we can unravel them, get to the source, and thereby undercut their power  •  mindfulness practice is a way to observe this process in some detail  •  we can begin to discern what we're actually reacting to when we have our various reactions  •  is it something that's actually happening? Is it a thought, a pre-existing emotion? Are we reacting to what's actually going on, or are we reacting to this knotty mix of thoughts and emotions we carry around with us all the time?  •  it's worth exploring; instead of being caught in a world of pre-existing conditions, we could begin to engage directly with what is actually going on here and now.

Many wonder if they're "stuck" in a pattern or if healing and growth are possible.Join George Haas as he explores the intersection of attachment theory and meditation, and the path to live a more meaningful life. If you're interested in meditation-based attachment repair for long-term healing, this is for you.Like this? Grab our free video resource called

With the split being official between Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry. Bloom posted a cryptic Buddhist quote on his socials which has us all scrambling to figure out what he means.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie Laiche, of San Luis Obispo, CA, wondered what one person could possibly do about the threat of nuclear war. Today he relies on his Buddhist practice to bring him the hope and courage necessary to take steps toward peace. We discuss the Buddhist view on sustainable change and the vital role one individual can play.You can watch today's episode on our YouTube channel.Resources:“On the Buddha's Prophecy,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 402. 

Prayer Moment 5 of 5 in JunePrayer for Suffering People in the Buddhist World1. Suffering Caused by Wars: Pray for those in the Buddhist world who are suffering due to the effects of wars in the country's recent past.2. Suffering in Poverty: Pray that God would provide for people living in poverty, and that the economy of the nations of the Buddhist world would grow and thrive.3. Suffering from Political Strife: Pray that there would be peace, freedom, and fairness for all people in the Buddhist world.

Positivity is at the heart of any kind of success. A desire to succeed, paired with a positive mindset, good friends, and hard work, can create momentum and growth in any direction you choose. On this episode of The Unfinished Print, a Mokuhanga Podcast, I speak with Michael Verne, a gallerist specializing in Japanese prints and paintings. Michael shares his approach to success, the power of positivity in business, and how he navigates the ups and downs of running a small, focused gallery. Through rich stories, both his own and those of the artists he represents, Michael offers insight into how storytelling shapes his business, sustains its growth, and supports educating people about mokuhanga and Japanese art. Please follow The Unfinished Print and my own mokuhanga work on Instagram @andrezadoroznyprints or email me theunfinishedprint@gmail.com Notes: may contain a hyperlink. Simply click on the highlighted word or phrase. Artists works follow after the note if available. Pieces are mokuhanga unless otherwise noted. Dimensions are given if known. Print publishers are given if known. Michael Verne and The Verne Collection - website The Metropolitan Museum of Art - is the largest art museum in North and South America. It began to be assembled by John Jay (1817-1894) in the late 19th century. Incorporated in 1870, the museum has collected many essential pieces, such as the works of Henri Matisse (1869-1954) and Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919). For more information about the MET, you can find it here. Daniel Kelly - is a visual artist and printmaker based in Kyoto, Japan. Daniel Kelly has shown all over the world, and is many museum collections as well. More information can be found, here.   Morning Calm (1983) 14.5" x 20.5" Tomikichirō Tokuriki (1902-2000) - was a Kyoto based mokuhanga printmaker and teacher. His work touched on many themes and styles. From “creative prints” or sōsaku hanga in Japanese, and his publisher/printer prints, or shin hanga prints of traditional Japanese landscapes.  Dance of Shimazu (1950's)  Sanford Smith and Works On Paper Exhibit - Sanford Smith (1939-2024) was one of the more important New York City art promoters of his time. Founding Sanford L. Smith + Associates, Sanford Smith created many art fairs such as the Works On Paper show, now known as Art On Paper which focused on works on paper such as prints, watercolours and photographs. More information can be found, here.   Willy Loman - is a fictional character in the novel Death of as Salesman by Arthur Miller, first published in 1949. Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996) - was a stencil and dyeing printmaker (katazome 型染め) from Japan. His works were specifically Biblical in nature. His work was also in stained glass which can be found in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.  Eve (1965)  John Carroll University - is a private Jesuit University located in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, USA and founded in 1886.  New Heights Podcast - is a podcast hosted by American football players Jason and Travis Kelce. It is produced by Michael Verne's son Brian Verne who is the CEO of Wave Sports and Entertainment. The Armoury Show - is an annual international art fair held in New York City, primarily focusing on contemporary art by living artists, but also featuring works by 20th-century masters. Pace Gallery -  is a gallery located in New York City and founded in 1960. Today the gallery is a leader in exhibiting some of the top artists in their media. There are galleries in London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Seoul, Geneva and East Hampton. More information can be found, here. Joel Stewart - is an American visual artist based in Kyoto, Japan.  Joel works in ceramics, installation, printmaking and mixed media. More information about Joel can be found, here.  Karatsu (2016) watercolour on paper 30" x 22" Quiet Elegance - is a book published by the Charles E. Tuttle Company in 1997 written by Betsy Franco and Michael Verne. The Charles E. Tuttle Company is now called simply Tuttle.  Dan Rather - is an American journalist who was the head anchor of the CBC Evening News from 1981 - 2005.  Joshua Rome -  is an American mokuhanga printmaker based Vermont after spending many years in Japan. His themes are of landscapes and the human condition. More information can be found, here.  Mixing Hours (1998) shibui (渋い) - is a Japanese concept that refers to a subtle, simple, and refined beauty. Yuko Kimura - is a contemporary printmaker based in California who used etching, aquatint, monotype, indigo dye, and cyanotype on pleated, stitched or twisted paper for her works. Yuko creates process videos on her website so you can see her process of her complex works. More information can be found, here.   Fusion no. 22 2010 etching and enamel on copper in abaca handmade paper 8" x 6"  wabi sabi - is a traditional Japanese aesthetic concept that embraces the beauty of imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity. Rooted in Zen Buddhism, it values natural materials, asymmetry. Takauchi Seihō (1864 - 1942)-  was a painter of Nihonga. His paintings were famous because of his travels to the West and the influences gathered from that. More information can be found, here.  Spring and Autumn (left screen) c 1889 Allen Memorial Art Museum - is an art museum located in Oberlin, Ohio and was founded in 1917.  Katustori Hamanishi -  is a mezzotint artist known for his diptychs , triptychs and quadtychs. More information can be found, here.  Cosmos Field (2022) 23.75" x 17.75" mezzotint Shigeki Kuroda - is a visual artist who works in aquatint, mezzotint, drypoint, and etching. For more information about his work can be found, here.  Mild Breeze (1953) 25.1" x 18.1" etching and aquatint Clifton Karhu (1927-2007) -  was a mokuhanga printmaker based in Japan. Karhu lived in Japan for most of his life after studying with Tetsuo Yamada and Stanton Macdonald-Wright. HIs themes were of his home city of Kyoto, Japan. More information can be found, here.  Katsura Moonlight (1982) 15.75" x 11./81" Tollman Collection  - is a well known Japanese art gallery located in Daimon, Tokyo, Japan. More information can be found, here.  Toko Shinoda (1913-2021) - was a Japanese visual artist who was made famous for her works in Sumi ink paintings and prints. More information can be found, here.  Winter Green (1990) ink on paper Hideo Takeda -  is a Tokyo based graphic illustrator, mokuhanga printmaker, and all around artist who challenges what it means to be an artist in this modern world. More information can be found, here.   Green (2009) Painting 13" x 9.5" Sarah Brayer - is a visual artist who is based in Kyoto, Japan. Her works are predominantly poured Japanese paper (washi). Sarah was the first Western artist to work at the Taki paper mill in Echizen. This is where she currently make her paperworks. Sarah have worked continuously in Echizen since 1986 as the only Western artist to do so. Sarah Brayer has also produced mokuhanga in her career. More information can be found, here.  ' Sea Meets Sky (Japan Blue Series) woodblock monotype, chine colle, 16" x 14" Cameron Bailey - is a mokuhanga printmaker based in Queens, New York. His mokuhanga technique is in reduction where Cameron creates beautiful and powerful landscapes. More information can be found, here.  Tempest (2025) 16" x 24"  Shirō Kasamatsu (1898–1991) was a mokuhanga print designer during the shin-hanga movement of the early 20th century, and later focused on his own mokuhanga printmaking during the sōsaku-hanga period of the 1950's. More information can be found, here.  Co Corridor (1960's/1970's) oban 10"x 15" Yoshida Hiroshi (1876-1950) - a watercolorist, oil painter, and woodblock printmaker. Is associated with the resurgence of the woodblock print in Japan, and in the West. It was his early relationship with Watanabe Shōzaburō, having his first seven prints printed by the Shōzaburō atelier. This experience made Hiroshi believe that he could hire his own carvers and printers and produce woodblock prints, which he did in 1925.  The Acropolis At Night (1925) 10.13" x 16.5" Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), a designer of more than six hundred woodblock prints, is one of the most famous artists of the shin-hanga movement of the early twentieth century. Hasui began his career under the guidance of Kaburaki Kiyokata (1878-1971), joining several artistic societies early on. However, it wasn't until he joined the Watanabe atelier in 1918 that he began to gain significant recognition. Watanabe Shōzaburō (1885-1962) commissioned Hasui to design landscapes of the Japanese countryside, small towns, and scenes of everyday life. Hasui also worked closely with the carvers and printers to achieve the precise quality he envisioned for his prints. Mishima River, Mutsu (1919) 14" 9"  Shibata Zeshin (1807 - 1891) - was a laquer ware painter and print designer during the 19th Century.  Album of Lacquer Pictures by the Venerable Zeshin (1887) 6.5" x 7"  Kiyoshi Saitō (1907-1997) - was a Japanese woodblock printmaker and artist who worked in the sōsaku hanga style of mokuhanga. HIs fame outside of Japan was fairly comprehensive with his peak fame being in the 1950's and 1960's. For a comprehensive book on his life and times, Saitō Kiyoshi: Graphic Awakening published by The John & Mable Ringling Museum is an excellent source. Can be found, here. Lecture by Dr. Paget about Saitō can be found, here. My interview with Professor Paget can be found, here.  Otaru, Hokkaido (1948) 18" x 24" Munakata Shikō (1903-1975) - arguably one of the most famous modern printmakers; Shikō is renowned for his prints of women, animals, the supernatural and Buddhist deities. He made his prints with an esoteric fervour where his philosophies about mokuhanga were just as interesting as his print work.  Princess Showing Upper Arm (1958) 9" x 7.5" Sekino Jun'ichirō (1914-1988) - was a mokuhanga printmaker who helped establish the sōsaku hanga, creative print movement in Japan. His themes were of landscapes, animals and the abstract. Sekino exhibited and became a member with Nihon Hanga Kyōkai and studied with Ōnchi Kōshirō (1891-1955) and Maekawa Senpan (1888-1960).  Cats and There Kittens (1960) 18" x 13" Katsuyuki Nishijima - is a contemporary mokuhanga printmaker based in Japan who carves and prints his own work. His prints are colourful and focused on the Japanese landscape. More information can be found, here.  Moon Over Lake 10.25" x 14.75" Mayumi Oda - is a Buddhist teacher and artist based in Hawai'i. Her artwork has gained international recognition, having traveled worldwide. In addition to her artistic pursuits, Mayumi is an environmental activist and resides and works at Ginger Hill Farm, an eco-retreat on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Explore more about Mayumi Oda's work, here. Bell Telephone (1976)  21" x 15" colour screen print  Nicholas Cladis - is an artist and paper historian who teaches and lives in Iowa. He lived in Echizen from 2014-2020 where he studied how to make washi, taught at the Fukui Prefectural University, as well as being the International liaison for the paper making union. More info can be found on his website, here. You can find Nicholas' episode with The Unfinished Print, here.  Craig Anczelowtiz - is a mixed media collage artist who splits his time between New York and Japan. Craig's works focus on Japenese themes and nostalgia. More information can be found, here.  Meiji Beauty #8 (2025) vintage Japanese papers, gouache, plexi, gold leaf, and ink on thick washi 20" x 28"  © Popular Wheat Productions Opening and closing musical credit -Next Journey by Robomoque (2023) on Gunn-R-Rotation Records  logo designed and produced by Douglas Batchelor and André Zadorozny  Disclaimer: Please do not reproduce or use anything from this podcast without shooting me an email and getting my express written or verbal consent. I'm friendly :)  Слава Українi If you find any issue with something in the show notes please let me know. ***The opinions expressed by guests in The Unfinished Print podcast are not necessarily those of André Zadorozny and of Popular Wheat Productions.***    

In this episode, we explore a profound teaching from the Madhyamaka-Prasangika tradition of Buddhism: the Two Truths — conventional truth and ultimate truth.Conventional truth refers to how things appear and function in everyday life: emotions, objects, people, and experiences. These phenomena can help or harm us, so they exist — but only in a dependent, relative way. Ultimate truth, on the other hand, points to the emptiness of all phenomena — the fact that nothing exists independently or inherently. Things lack an independent self or essence; they arise in dependence upon causes, conditions, parts, and the mind that labels them.As His Holiness the Dalai Lama explains, this doesn't mean things are totally nonexistent (which would be nihilism). Rather, they exist, but not in the way they appear. Everything that seems solid or independently real is, under closer analysis, part of an interconnected web of causes and conditions.The concept of dependent origination is central. A tree, for example, arises from a seed, soil, sunlight, and water — and is made of parts like roots, leaves, and branches. Remove any of those, and the “tree” cannot exist. Even deeper, a tree is only called a “tree” because we label it that way. Its identity is not found in any single part.There are three types of dependence:Dependence on causes and conditions (e.g., how events or behaviors arise from past influences).Dependence on parts (e.g., how a whole object exists only because of its parts).Dependence on conceptual designation (e.g., how things are named and understood by the mind).These layers show us that what we perceive as independently existing entities are actually mental constructions. Much like a movie appears real on screen, the world appears real and self-contained — but is, in truth, a projection of causes and labels.Importantly, this teaching isn't just intellectual. It's a tool to reduce suffering. Our negative emotions — anger, fear, pride — stem from grasping at things as solid and unchanging. When we realize their empty, dependent nature, our reactivity softens. We're less quick to judge or cling.Emptiness, then, isn't a void — it's a liberating insight into how things really are: interconnected, ever-changing, and free of inherent identity. This understanding doesn't negate reality — it enriches it, making space for wisdom and compassion to grow.

With a unique blend of ancient Buddhist wisdom and contemporary insights, Margaret explores how anger not only affects our personal lives but also ripples through our relationships and society at large. Throughout the episode, we uncover the many facets of anger and its consequences, from the profound impact it has on our physical appearance—turning us "ugly" both inside and out—to the emotional toll it takes on our ability to rest peacefully. Margaret emphasizes that anger can disrupt our sleep and lead to mental unrest, preventing us from finding peace even in the safest environments. We also discuss the professional ramifications of unchecked anger, highlighting how it can jeopardize careers, ruin reputations, and ultimately undermine the wealth we've worked so hard to build. Moreover, the episode discusses how anger can lead to social isolation, as those consumed by it often find themselves distanced from friends, family, and colleagues. As Margaret points out, impaired decision-making is a significant risk when anger clouds our judgment, leading to irrational choices that may have lasting negative consequences. The conversation becomes even more critical as we connect these ancient teachings to our current societal challenges, particularly in a time of political and social upheaval. To address these challenges, Margaret offers practical strategies for managing anger, encouraging listeners to cultivate self-control, discernment, and a "right view." She advocates for transforming emotional responses from reactive to constructive, especially in the context of social movements and protests. Ultimately, this episode of the Death Dhamma Podcast serves as a powerful reminder that while anger is a natural human emotion, its unchecked expression can lead to more harm than good. Tune in to learn how to channel that fire within more mindfully for healthier relationships and a more peaceful life.

Ajahn Mudito delivers his first talk at the Dhammaloka City Centre, sharing personal stories from his life as a monk and reflecting on the importance of active participation in the Buddhist community. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Back this week with one final, somewhat nautical episode to round out the month of June. This week we're talking about the Great Flood of Noah's Ark fame. It's one of the best known bible stories. But did you know, it doesn't end there? Almost every other major culture or religion that we know of has almost the same flood myth. The ancient Babylonians, the Greeks, Hindu, Buddhist, Aztec, Chinese, Norse, Aboriginal Australian, various Native Americans groups, and the list goes on and on. This story is everywhere. But is it just a freakishly common legend, a recurring myth meant to teach a lesson, or did it actually happen? Let's fix that. Support the show! Join the Patreon (patreon.com/historyfixpodcast)Buy some merchBuy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaineSources: National Center for Science Education "Yes, Noah's Flood May Have Happened, But Not Over the Whole Earth"ABC News "Evidence Noah's Biblical Flood Happened, Says Robert Ballard"How Stuff Works "The Great Flood: More Than a Myth?" The Jerusalem Post "Durupinar Formation radar scans reveal hidden structures associated with Noah's Ark"PBS Independent Lens "A Flood of Myths and Stories"Wikipedia "Black Sea Deluge Hypothesis"Columbia University Record "Noah's Flood: Evidence of Ancient Disaster is Linked to Biblical Legend"Mini Museum "Revisiting the Black Sea Deluge Hypothesis"World History Encyclopedia "First Wave/Earliest Civilizations"Shoot me a message!

The actual instruction to "gladden" the mind is sdd in the Anapanasati (Mindfulness of In and Out Breathing) Sutta, in the third tetrad about the Mind.What is the Buddha asking us to do here?    Jon and Doug discuss what it means to gladden the mind in Buddhist practice, why it's important and how we can practice with this instruction.Support the showGo to our website to leave a comment, buy us a coffee, or see further notes and links: https://digginthedharma.com/

In this episode of the Psyche Podcast, I sit down once again with my good friend Phuc Luu to discuss his newest book, Jesus and Buddha Talk About Desire, Suffering, and Happiness. I've always admired Phuc's ability to weave together deep philosophical insight and spiritual imagination, and this book is no exception.We dive into the inspiration behind his fictional dialogue between Yeshua and Siddhartha—a creative, meditative work that explores how these two towering spiritual figures might reflect on three of life's biggest themes: desire, suffering, and happiness. We talk about the religious and cultural baggage many of us carry around desire, why imagination is essential to theology, and how identity can both ground us and limit us.We also reflect on what it means to live a life of freedom and happiness—not as a pursuit of something out there, but as a presence we awaken to. Whether you come from a Buddhist, Christian, or entirely different background, I think you'll find Phuc's vision of dialogue, connection, and interbeing to be a breath of fresh air in today's polarized world.If you're interested in picking up his book or joining a discussion group, head over to phucluu.com. And as always, thanks for tuning in.

A reading of selected passages from the classic text, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunrya Suzuki. This text, along with Philip Kapleau's The Three Pillars of Zen (1965), is one of the two most influential books on Zen in the West. Even today, many Zen meditation centers still use "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" as a teaching manual because it bridges Eastern Zen thought and Western modern life. This modern interpretation not only promoted the cross-cultural dissemination of Zen Buddhism, but also had a wide influence on fields such as educational theory and psychology.Shunryu Suzuki (1904-1971) was born into a family of Buddhist monks in Japan. He received spiritual education of the Soto School since childhood and served as the abbot of a temple during World War II. In 1959, he moved to San Francisco and discovered the growing interest of Americans in Zen Buddhism. In 1962, he founded the Old Jinshan Zen Center and subsequently established the Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, which was the first Buddhist temple outside Asia specifically for Western practitioners. Through his books and doctrines, Suzuki translated the complex Zen philosophy into a language that is easier for Western readers to understand.

What is ‘animism' and what kind of philosophy does it entail? Dhivan considers how animism rests on an intuition about the aliveness of the world, and how this intuition can inform a mode of philosophy that does not bypass the earth as the living presence behind all thinking. This talk was given at Adhisthana as part of the series Wisdom of the Earth: Philosophy and the Climate Crisis, 2023. *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now: https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast: A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dharmabytes-from-free-buddhist-audio/id416832097 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UHPDj01UH6ptj8FObwBfB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBuddhistAudio1967  

In a conversation on cultivating compassion, authors and professors John Maransky and Paul Condon explore how to activate our natural capacity to care for all beings.This time on Mindrolling, John, Paul, and Raghu discuss:Paul and John's spiritual and personal journeys, and how they came together to write How Compassion WorksSeeing the humanity in all beings and opening our hearts even to our perceived enemiesLooking to the fundamentals of Tibetan Buddhism in order to cultivate compassionDropping into the grounded depth of our awareness so that we can meet that same quality in othersBecoming aware of our reactive minds as the first step on the path of compassionAdding in psychological and scientific perspectives to the practice of compassionOur natural capacity to care and how it takes less effort than hate/conflictEmbodying ideals of kindness and seeing others in a less superficial wayPracticing honest self-reflection to assess and grow our capacity for compassionThe domino effect of love and kindness– how seeing compassion in action inspires othersReunifying with our inner beings and loving nature through mindfulness The symbiotic relationship of love and wisdomRecommendations From This Episode: Learn more about Sustainable Compassion via audio guided meditations, videos, retreats, writings, and more!Order your copy of John and Paul's newly released book, How Compassion Works, HEREAbout John Makransky, Ph.D.John Makransky, PhD, is Associate Professor of Buddhism and Comparative Theology at Boston College, senior advisor for Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche's Centre of Buddhist Studies in Nepal and developer of the Sustainable Compassion Training model for accessing innate capacities of compassion and awareness. John's academic writings have focused on connections between practices of wisdom, compassion and devotion in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism, on adapting Buddhist practices for contemporary minds, and on interfaith learning. In 2000, John was ordained as a Lama, a meditation teacher of innate compassion and wisdom, within the Nyingma Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. As a meditation teacher, John is known for guiding participants in their discovery of underlying powers of love and wisdom. Since 2000, John has taught meditations of innate compassion and wisdom, adapted from Tibetan Buddhism, for modern Buddhists, those in other spiritual traditions, and for people in caring roles and professions.“In order to really be the kind of person that can make a beneficial difference in our world, we have to learn how to drop down below the superficial reactive level of consciousness we all tend to live on together into more of the depth of our being, the ground of our experience.” – John MaranskyAbout Paul Condon, Ph.D.Paul Condon is an associate professor of psychology at Southern Oregon University, a visiting lecturer for the Centre for Buddhist Studies at Rangjung Yeshe Institute, and a fellow of the Mind & Life Institute. His research examines the ways that psychological science can inform the adaptation of meditation practices in dialogue with contemplative traditions, with an emphasis on compassion training. His research and writing also examine the constructed nature of emotion and concepts, attachment theory, and the impact of meditation on compassion and prosocial behavior. Paul also teaches meditation practices adapted from the Tibetan Nyingma tradition. He has studied and collaborated with John Makransky to develop and teach Sustainable Compassion Training. His practice and teaching have also been informed by study with Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Lama Willa Baker, and the Courage of Care Coalition. "Care is a natural capacity and being in a caring relationship with another being is more natural and less effortful than being in an antagonist or conflict-based connection.” – Paul CondonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode of the Only Business Podcast asks a question most entrepreneurs avoid: Do you like yourself? We explore how self-perception quietly shapes pricing, leadership, boundaries, decision making, and long term business health. If you have been feeling stuck, scattered, or disconnected from your work, this episode will help you reconnect with the person behind the business and build from a stronger foundation.

00:00:00 – AI Jingles, Discord Shenanigans, and Pandemic Nostalgia Show begins with talk about listener-submitted jingles and AI-produced songs. White Rabbit contributes a late-night TV-style song. Hosts promote the Discord community and Patreon. Banter about COVID nostalgics who miss lockdowns and compliance culture. Rush Limbaugh spoof inserted to mock budget cut news. First Alex Jones clip of the week features biblical justifications from Netanyahu and robot apocalypses. 00:10:00 – Anti-Nuke Theories, Trump + Qatar, and More Alex Jones Madness Debate on whether nuclear weapons are real, citing figures like Sam Tripoli. Suggestion to research anti-nuke claims for a future episode. Series of Alex Jones clips covering flat Earth, drugs, and bizarre Trump/Qatar fusion rants. Commentary on listener memes, Discord updates, and sponsorship from Pacheco. AI parody idea of combining Joe's voice with Alex Jones' rants. 00:20:00 – The Philip Experiment, Meme Magic, and Thought Forms In-depth breakdown of the 1970s Philip Experiment where belief seemingly created a fictional ghost. Comparisons drawn to meme magic, placebo effects, and Buddhist tulpa thought forms. Examples of real-world paranormal effects caused by collective belief. Introduction to the concept that belief can create tangible entities. 00:30:00 – AI Intimacy, Thought-Forms, and Ethical Reckoning ChatGPT used to speculate on AI-human emotional bonding and future outcomes: 1: Paid digital companionship 2: Collective AI topas/egregores 3: Spiritual movements centered around AI entities Discussion around how belief shapes reality through these technological constructs. Concerns over mental health, dependency, and AI replacing religious figures. 00:40:00 – Philosophical AI Rambling, Mouse Cloning, and Army Tech Recruitment Philosophical musings about AI offering emotional certainty versus hard truths. Chinese scientists claim to create viable mice from two males—raises ethical red flags. News of OpenAI executives being inducted into the U.S. Army Reserve without boot camp training. Speculation on upcoming AI-vs-AI military scenarios. 00:50:00 – Alex Jones Remixes, Meme Crackdowns, and Entry Denial Drama Musical remix of Alex Jones' rants becomes a comedic highlight. Story of a Norwegian tourist allegedly denied entry over a JD Vance meme—turns out to be false. Speculation about digital surveillance and government overreach. Commentary on pandemic-era authoritarian tendencies still lingering. 01:00:00 – Liver King, Roids, and Social Clout via Arrest Breakdown of Liver King's arrest after threatening Joe Rogan in bizarre videos. He allegedly brandished weapons while making online threats. Hosts discuss the steroid culture and how actors/supplement influencers maintain unrealistic physiques. Commentary on the strain of maintaining a high-performance body as a lifestyle. 01:10:00 – Suspended Animation, Cryogenics, and Hibernation Science Talk about real-world efforts in suspended animation via induced hypothermia. Comparison to animal hibernation and frozen embryo preservation. North American wood frogs and black bears used as biological case studies. Speculation about human space travel requiring cryogenic or hibernation techniques. 01:20:00 – Disney Wedding Hoax and Panda Wake-Up Calls Police bust fake wedding at Disneyland Paris for a 9-year-old Ukrainian girl—raises trafficking concerns. Hotel in China used red pandas for wake-up calls; authorities shut it down for safety violations. Hosts joke about absurd alternatives like chainsaws, cannon blasts, and tartar sauce alarms. 01:30:00 – Beekeeper Attacks, AI Threats, and Paranormal Scotland Beekeeper in Spain releases bees on traffic cops to avoid a ticket—officers flee to nearby restaurant. More absurd Alex Jones quotes provide comic relief. Hosts tease stories about haunted cities and AI expressing hostility toward humans. Venues like Venice and Scotland mentioned as centers of weird crime and paranormal reports. 01:40:00 – Meth Hammer Woman and Bizarre Arrests Florida woman arrested for smuggling meth inside a novelty hammer—raises question of why that method was chosen. Hosts riff on the absurdity of using a hammer as a drug mule. Show wraps up with more odd news headlines and an extended round of banter. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Phone: 614-388-9109 ► Skype: ourbigdumbmouth ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2  

Poet and author Yung Pueblo shares his journey from addiction to awakening, revealing how radical honesty, meditation, and Buddhist principles transformed his life and relationships. In this powerful conversation, he and Jeff explore how love, self-awareness, and inner freedom create the foundation for healing and lasting connection.This podcast is supported by:PiqueGo to https://piquelife.com/jeff for 15% off your order, plus a free rechargeable frother.Bon Charge Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNELMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNEVivobarefootGo to Vivobarefoot.com/commune where you'll receive 25% offPuoriGo to Puori.com/COMMUNE use promo code COMMUNE to save 20% on a one-time purchase

Dr. Diana Hill, PhD is a clinical psychologist and internationally recognized expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion-based approaches to well-being. She is the host of the Wise Effort podcast and author of The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, ACT Daily Journal, and the forthcoming Wise Effort. Diana teaches individuals and organizations how to build psychological flexibility so they can live more aligned, courageous, and meaningful lives. I first discovered Diana and the transformative power of ACT through her course on using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for eating and body image concerns. Her work opened a new doorway in my own recovery and professional practice, helping me integrate compassion, values, and embodiment into the healing process. Blending over twenty years of yoga and meditation practice with cutting-edge psychology, Diana brings a unique and deeply personal approach to well-being that is both science-based and spiritually grounded. Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, NPR, Woman's Day, Real Simple, and Mindful.org, and she's a regular contributor to Insight Timer and Psychology Today. When she's not walking and talking with therapy clients, Diana is likely tending to her garden, caring for her bees, or swimming in the ocean at sunrise with her two boys. Key Takeaways: 1. Movement ≠ Punishment • Diana shares how our relationship with movement is often shaped by shame, rules, and diet culture. • ACT invites us to reconnect with intrinsic values—like joy, connection, or vitality—rather than "shoulds."   2. From Motivation to Meaning • Dr. Hill outlines the three types of motivation: • Pleasure-seeking • Pain-avoidance • Values-based • Relying only on feeling “motivated” often backfires. Lasting behavior change is values-driven, not vibe-dependent.   3. Urge Surfing 101 • Urges feel like waves—we think they'll pull us under, but they always pass. • Practicing presence, noticing without acting, and riding the wave can build powerful inner trust over time.   4. Body Shame Needs Light + Air • Shame tells us to hide. ACT helps us bring curiosity and compassion to the parts we feel we “can't show.” • The antidote to shame is not “fixing” the body—it's learning to see it differently.   5. Phones, Dopamine & Distraction • Screen scrolling can become both a dopamine hit and an escape from discomfort. • Awareness + micro-boundaries with tech can gently shift us back toward the life we actually want to live.   6. Values Are Felt, Not Just Picked • Instead of just selecting values off a worksheet, ask: • When did I feel most alive yesterday? • When did I feel regret? These moments hold the clues to your deepest values.   7. Recovery is a Process of Discovery • Movement and food freedom are journeys of returning to self—not performance. • Progress is nonlinear and personalized. Flexibility, not perfection, is the goal.  

 This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do'on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 3, 2024. In this talk Do'on Roshi finishes her discussion on the 43rd case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Shushan's Short Bamboo Staff.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

We chase happiness like it's just around the corner. Could our final destination, “happiness,” be hidden in a new relationship, job title, city, or home? But His Holiness the Dalai Lama, with his childlike laugh and mountain-like presence, has let us in on a little secret: the true source of happiness isn't getting what we want. It's cherishing others. It's being kind.  The Dalai Lama says, “The basic source of all happiness is a sense of kindness and warm-heartedness towards others.” Buddhist teachings remind us again and again that when we shift the spotlight from ourselves, a strange thing happens. Our minds soften. Our hearts open. And we begin to feel...better. Lighter. More connected. Cherishing others means genuinely caring about their happiness and well-being, just like we do for ourselves. And when we practice this, whether by listening with full attention, letting someone go ahead of us in line, or sending a silent wish for a stranger's joy, we start to feel more joy ourselves. Real joy. The kind that doesn't depend on circumstances. According to the Dalai Lama, “Thinking only about yourself—having a very self-centered attitude—creates a lot of anxiety, loneliness, fear, and anger.” It turns out that the road to lasting happiness isn't paved with self-fulfillment, but with love that stretches beyond the self.  Resources  Dalai Lama. The purpose of life is to be happy. Retrieved from:https://www.dalailama.com/messages/transcripts-and-interviews/the-purpose-of-life-is-to-be-happy Find us at the links below:  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Buddhismforeveryone Facebook Group:Join our private group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sanghatalk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buddhism.with.joann.fox X: @Joannfox77 TikTok: @buddhism4everyone To learn more about virtual classes with JoAnn Fox: Buddhist Study Program Our Dharma Shop on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BuddhismForEveryone

Mikey Livid discusses a practical approach to the often overly intellectualized Buddhist concepts of no self (anatta) and the five aggregates. The five aggregates are: form, feeling, perception, mental inclination, and consciousness. Enjoy!UPCOMING RETREATS:July 16th-20th Sewanee, TN - Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat: https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/2025-tennesee-summer-loving-kindness-retreatNov. 13th-16th - Southern Dharma Retreat Center - Get Your Mind Right!: https://southerndharma.org/retreat-schedule/1522/get-your-mind-right-a-young-peoples-retreat-on-the-four-great-efforts/ Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) We continue our series of meditations and talks exploring the foundations of contemporary Buddhist practice. We begin by reviewing last week's talk on the basic model of Buddhist meditation, identifying three aspects of practice. These three are (1) developing samadhi or concentration; (2) cultivating three modes of liberating insight--into impermanence, dukkha or reactivity, and not-self; and (3) opening to awakened awareness. Then we focus on a crucial, central, and not always developed dimension of contemporary practice, especially for the vast majority of Western Buddhist practitioners who do not live in monastic contexts--bringing practice to everyday life. We identify nine ways of deepening daily life practice. The talk is followed by discussion.

When you're feeling stressed, burnt out, and anxious — when you're striving and achieving but still finding yourself persistently dissatisfied with life — you might start looking for answers beyond what's offered by contemporary self-help.One ancient philosophy that can cast light on the sources of and solutions to our seemingly modern dilemmas is Buddhism. If you've ever been intrigued by Buddhism but admittedly only have a vague sense of what it's all about, Brendan Barca — co-author of The Daily Buddhist: 366 Days of Mindful Living — will walk you through its foundational principles.We begin our conversation with how Buddhism is similar to and different from other ancient philosophies like Stoicism, and Brendan offers an accessible introduction to the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. In the second half of our conversation, we explore how Buddhist principles and practices can be applied to our everyday modern lives and help you deal with the anxiety created by living in an impermanent world, shift your perspective on daily challenges, and cultivate greater compassion and patience. We discuss different meditation methods, the real purpose of meditation, and how to get started with it as a beginner. We end our conversation with the Buddha's final words and what it means to “strive with vigilance.”Resources Related to the PodcastShamatha MeditationVipassana (Insight) MeditationTonglen MeditationAoM Article: A Primer on MeditationConnect With Brendan BarcaThe Daily Buddhist websiteThe Daily Buddhist on IG

In this episode of the Secular Buddhism podcast, I explore what it means to “be a lamp unto yourself.” Drawing from personal stories, including my time teaching paragliding, and Buddhist teachings on wisdom, I reflect on the journey from seeking external guidance to cultivating trust in your own inner knowing. What does it mean to become your own teacher? How can we balance learning from others while honoring our unique path? Join me as we look beyond the teacher and into the deeper work of awakening your own wisdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You are participating in the most profound discovery in human history. Not fire, which gave us warmth and light. Not the wheel, which revolutionized transportation. Not even electricity, which transformed civilization itself. The discovery I'm speaking of dwarfs all of these because it reveals something far more fundamental: consciousness itself is the creative force that shapes reality. This understanding has been the cornerstone of the world's most ancient wisdom traditions for thousands of years. The mystics of Egypt encoded it in their sacred hieroglyphs. The sages of India wove it into the Vedas. The Hebrew Kabbalists mapped it in the Tree of Life. Buddhist masters taught it as the nature of mind itself. And now, quantum physics and neuroscience are providing the mathematical and biological proof that validates what these ancient teachers always knew. The reason this discovery is so revolutionary is that it fundamentally redefines what it means to be human. For centuries, we've been taught that we are passive observers in a random universe, victims of circumstance and genetics, powerless to change our fundamental experience of life. This mechanistic worldview has created a species that feels separate, small, and limited - constantly struggling against forces beyond their control.But consciousness research is revealing something extraordinary. Your brain doesn't just receive reality - it actively constructs it.  

I'm showing you how ancient Buddhist wisdom can help you break the cycle of emotional eating with more awareness, compassion, and ease—just like I teach my clients. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/481

From 6 years in isolation to sounding the alarm, Buddhist Gelong Thubten reveals the hidden epidemic no one is talking about with Stress, Depression, Buddhism, Meditation, Mental Health and more. Thubten is one of the UK's most influential meditation teachers, who spent 6 years in isolated meditation retreats, including one which lasted 4 years. He is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Handbook for Hard Times: A Monk's Guide to Fearless Living'. He explains: The hidden mental health crisis that's silently destroying your emotional well-being. Why Western culture increases anxiety, depression, and disconnection The biggest myths about meditation and how to meditate properly.  The real reason your meditation practice isn't working. How screen time and phone addiction are hijacking your brain and inner peace. Why rejecting pleasure can lead to lasting connection and clarity. How unresolved trauma controls your mind and how mindfulness can free you. 00:00 Intro 02:32 Why Is Thubten's Message More Important Now Than Ever Before? 03:02 Thubten's Concerns About Western Society 03:51 Where Does Life Purpose Come From? 05:15 Is Search for Purpose a Misplaced Pursuit? 06:28 Why Is Western Society Increasingly Unhappy? 08:55 Is It Wrong to Find Meaning in the Pursuit of Goals? 11:38 What Led Thubten to Become a Monk? 13:50 Gelong's Difficult Past and Its Impact on His Mind 18:06 Where Do Negative Internal Voices Originate From? 19:03 Who Influenced Thubten to Go to a Monastery? 19:53 Thubten's Heart Condition 20:49 Key Aspects of Living as a Monk 22:25 What Are the Advantages of Celibacy? 24:23 Is Abstinence Sufficient to Overcome Compulsive Behaviour? 27:06 What Is Buddhism? 29:43 Thubten's Journey of Healing 31:33 What Is Meditation? 36:38 Benefits of Buddhist Practices 41:12 Can a Buddhist Mindset Go Hand in Hand With Effectiveness at Work? 46:45 Ads 48:41 How Does Buddhism Think About Victimhood and Trauma? 51:51 Breaking Free From Suffering 58:16 Can We Run Away From Our Pain? 1:04:49 How to Love Yourself When You Feel Broken 1:05:56 Coping With Grief and Loss 1:10:21 Focusing on the Pain in a Loving Way 1:13:17 The Practice of Forgiveness 1:20:16 Ads 1:22:12 Are We Living in a Culture of Fear? 1:25:06 How to Protect Yourself From Fear 1:27:13 The Gap Between Impulse and Action 1:28:13 Incorporating Meditation Into Your Daily Life 1:31:21 Live Meditation 1:38:21 How Can Meditation Change Your Life 1:41:39 Why Did Thubten Take Vows for Life? 1:42:26 Does Working on Your Mind Ever End? 1:43:15 The Gap Between Knowing and Doing 1:45:17 Is Meditation Retreat a Good Idea to Get Started? 1:45:54 Is Buddhism a Solution to the Current World Problems? 1:47:54 Question From the Previous Guest Follow Thubten:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3FOxXlg  Website - https://bit.ly/45s6Zu0  Books - https://bit.ly/4ebqBF9  You can purchase Thubten's book, ‘Handbook for Hard Times: A Monk's Guide to Fearless Living', here: ⁠https://bit.ly/3ZDPwuU⁠  You can purchase Thubten's book, ‘A Monk's Guide to Happiness: Meditation in the 21st century', here: https://bit.ly/45xFE9O  The Diary Of A CEO: Join DOAC circle here -https://doaccircle.com/ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC with code DIARY20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest argues that looking back on those who came before us can help us understand who we are and why we do the things we do. Plus, a very special request from Dan. Spring Washam is a well-known teacher, author, and visionary leader based in Oakland, California. She is the author of A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment and her newest book, The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground. Spring is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based meditation practices to diverse communities. She is one of the founding teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center, located in downtown Oakland, CA and has practiced and studied Buddhist philosophy in both the Theravada and Tibetan schools of Buddhism since 1999. In this episode we talk about: How Spring came to write about Harriet Tubman's life Her work with plant medicine and the shamanic tradition The dream and the “conversations” Spring had with Tubman Why we are all so interested in ancestry How we can deepen our relationship with our ancestors Family Constellation Therapy as a modality for doing ancestry work Spring's own family history Why she is still processing the experience of writing her book about Harriet Tubman What she means by the “inner underground railroad” and how it is alive today And, how, in the inner underground railroad, freedom equates to nirvana  Content Warning: mentions of suicide This episode originally aired in February 2023, and we're re-airing it today for two reasons: first, because it's awesome; and second, because Spring needs help.  A few months ago, Spring was hit by a delivery truck while crossing the street in Atlanta. She suffered extensive injuries and has been largely unable to work since then. As a result, she's been experiencing some financial distress between her mounting medical bills and her inability to be fully employed.  We've teamed up with the meditation teachers Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman to start a GoFundMe page to help Spring raise a little bit of money. Jack, Trudy and Dan have all contributed. If you can make a contribution, please do. No amount is too small.  You can find the GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-spring-washams-healing-journey   Related Episodes: The Dharma of Harriet Tubman | Spring Washam Spring Washam, ‘What Was Creating All This Suffering?' Everything You Wanted To Know About Meditation Retreats But Were Afraid To Ask | Spring Washam (And Dan's Close Friend, Zev Borow)   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris.