Podcasts about buddhist monks

Gwenda, short for Gwendoline, convinced her father to let her go into the circus as long as she got an official job or "booking." She did not want to get a traditional job such as working in the postal service, as her father had dreamed she'd do.Gwenda and her mother were very very close but unfortunately her mother died way too early.In spite of her parents, Gwenda became a Catholic. She fell in love with Stephen's father who was Italian and catholic.Well he had already abandoned the Catholic church by the time they met, but she was certain she could convince this enthusiastic atheist to come back to the church.  And she was a success on both fronts. Stephen did not enjoy his experience being raised in the Catholic church and schools. As a young boy Stephen struggles with anxiety, stealing from local vendors, fights and more. Gwenda was a storyteller and that's one of manny gifts she gave to Stephen. Years later when Stephen was teaching Mindfulness lessons she came to some of his teachings.Stephen left home in order to find himself. This journey had experiences of exploring Catholicism, Marxism, drugs, Buddhism, Mindfulness, compassion and more.Years later while raising her children, Gwenda used the expression "never mind"  when Stephen would come to her hurt or upset. She was say "never mind" and offer a smile and have them move on. Stephen was looking for more than that from his mother.My guest trained as a Buddhist Monk in the Tibetan tradition for eight years. To this day he still uses and teaches his practice and he enjoys applying his practice to real life situations and can help others without them knowing it's a Buddhist technique.  I was looking for something but more importantly I was leaving behind stuff, everything," Stephen explains. Stephen asked his mother years later, why she hadn't protected him more from his father when he was younger . "She was angry at me for asking that, she was angry at herself. She thought she'd done what she could. She was protecting herself as well."After reading Stephan's first draft of his book, "The Novice, Why I Became a Buddhist Monk", Gwenda said  "Don't you think it would have been nice if we'd listened to you a little more when you were young?" Stephen got very emotional. Their relationship changed so much for the better after that. She was acknowledging that they could have done more. That was what I wanted to hear.Gwenda had a big heart. Bio:Stephen has a fascinating story that could offer a unique perspective. His journey, shaped by both his mother and his unconventional upbringing, has deeply influenced his life and work. Growing up in a challenging environment, Stephen learned lessons from his family and from overcoming obstacles, which he now shares through his coaching and mindfulness framework. His story isn't just about overcoming adversity but also about the lessons learned along the way, including how his relationship with his family, especially his mother, shaped his journey to becoming a Buddhist monk and later a TEDx speaker.I believe his experiences of both struggling with and learning from his upbringing would provide a heartfelt and insightful conversation for your listeners, touching on themes of resilience, personal growth, and how those early life lessons shaped the person he is today.BOOKS:The Novice-Why I Became a Buddhist Monk, Why I Quit & What I Learned By Stephen SchettiniIt Begins Silence-the art of mindful reflection-Al Practical Guide to Meditation based on the teachings of theHistorical Buddha By Stephen Schettini Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the.innermonk/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/stephen.schettini.3/LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/schettiniYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theinnermonkX: Stephen SchettiniWEBSITE: THEINNERMONK.COM (https://schettini.com/) "Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers/female role models and the roles they play in our lives. Jackie's guests are open and honest and answer the question, are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother and so much more. You'll be amazed at what the responses are.Gina Kunadian wrote this 5 Star review on Apple Podcast:SHLTMM TESTIMONIAL GINA KUNADIAN JUNE 18, 2024“A Heartfelt and Insightful Exploration of Maternal Love”Jackie Tantillo's “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast is a treasure and it's clear why it's a 2023 People's Choice Podcast Award Nominee. This show delves into the profound impact mother and maternal role models have on our lives through personal stories and reflections.Each episode offers a chance to learn how different individuals have been shaped by their mothers' actions and words. Jackie skillfully guides these conversations, revealing why guests with similar backgrounds have forged different paths.This podcast is a collection of timeless stories that highlight the powerful role of maternal figures in our society. Whether your mother influenced you positively or you thrived despite challenges, this show resonates deeply.I highly recommend “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast for its insightful, heartfelt and enriching content.Gina Kunadian"Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In 2018/2019, in getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal stories of their relationship with their mother, for better or worse and what they learned from that maternal relationship. Some of my guests include Nationally and Internationally recognized authors, Journalists, Columbia University Professors, Health Practitioners, Scientists, Artists, Attorneys, Baritone Singer, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist, Activists, Freighter Sea Captain, Film Production Manager, Professor of Writing Montclair State University, Attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Property Manager, Chefs, Self Help Advocates, therapists and so many more talented and insightful women and men.Jackie has worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. She has interviewed many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created the logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".Check out our website for more background information: https://www.jackietantillo.com/Or more demos of what's to come at https://soundcloud.com/jackie-tantilloLink to website and show notes: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Or Find SHLTMM Website here: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Listen wherever you find podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/ShouldHaveListenedToMyMotherhttps://www.facebook.com/jackietantilloInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/shouldhavelistenedtomymother/https://www.instagram.com/jackietantillo7/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-tantillo/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@ShouldHaveListenedToMyMother

Anxiety has long been a massive societal issue that spiked during the pandemic, and many of us are still feeling it in 2025. In this episode, renowned Buddhist monk Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche talks in detail about how he personally works with anxiety and panic and the practices he draws upon when dealing with these states.  Mingyur began doing long retreats in his teens and now teaches all over the world.  He's written the books The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness and In Love with the World: A Monk's Journey Through the Bardos of Living and Dying. He also oversees the Tergar Meditation Community, a global network of Buddhist meditation centers.   This episode was originally published in July 2022. In this episode we talk about:  Working with strong emotions using sound and the breath Deconstructing your reality to make it workable Understanding what awareness is in a Buddhist sense  How to make meditation free-range and available to you all times  The simple but also tricky advice of, “stop doing and just be”  When to take a step back or even take a break from meditation What Mingyur Rinpoche says is the true purpose of the practice. This interview was recorded in person at the TED conference in April of 2022, where both Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Dan Harris spoke.   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Liam tells PJ how he went from a country lad to a Cork nightclub kingpin to a barista with a difference even though addiction and despair nearly destroyed him. Now he pours second chances into Myo Café, creating community to celebrate life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prayer Moment 3 of 4 in AprilPrayer for Effective Resources in the Buddhist world1. Publications in Local Languages: Pray for publication of Esther Baker's book, “I Once Was a Buddhist Nun,” or “Foreign Nun” in Thai, and for publication of other resources, both print and not print.2. Impact on Buddhists: Pray for Christ to transform the lives of people with deep emotional turmoil.3. Impact on Buddhist Monks and Nuns: Pray that people will form new actions and habits as a result of listening to sound teachings and doctrine.

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Guests:Dr Siobahn ChidleyÁine Ní Bhreisleáin of the TG4 series SonasEmma Slade, Buddhist Monk

Guest: Emma Slade, Buddhist Monk

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What does it mean to cultivate inner peace, resilience, and wisdom in the modern world? How can we apply the teachings of monastic life to our daily struggles? In this episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo sits down with Stephen Schettini, known as The Inner Monk—a former Buddhist monk who spent eight years studying Buddhist philosophy, psychology, and debate across Asia and Europe. Now a mindfulness coach, author, and speaker, Stephen shares his journey of transitioning from monastic life to everyday reality, and how he continues to help others integrate mindfulness into their daily lives. Together, they explore: ✔ The power of mindfulness beyond religious traditions ✔ The challenges of leaving monastic life and rediscovering identity ✔ How to apply mindfulness in a fast-paced, secular world ✔ Why embracing imperfection is key to deepening mindfulness ✔ The role of self-compassion in transforming personal struggles Stephen's story is one of courage, transformation, and deep commitment to mindfulness—showing us that no matter our background, we all have the capacity to cultivate an inner sanctuary of peace and clarity.

Ajahn Tri Dao is a Buddhist Monk who gave us the time of day and told me all about what it's like to be a Buddhist Monk and a lot of other stuff!

Welcome to day two of City Cast Madison's Love Week! Today, we're turning inward and talking about the importance of self love. In times of turbulence, how can we give ourselves and those around us more grace? Khenchen Konchog Gylatsen Rinpoche is a Buddhist monk who founded the Drikung Kagyu Dharma Circle of Madison, which has met weekly at the Wil-Mar Center since 1992. He gives tips on how to quiet your ego and bring mindfulness into your routines. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We're also on Instagram!  You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.  Learn more about the sponsors of this February 11th episode here: Participatory Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 203 Topics covered: Francis pretends to be zealous for evangelization - a reality check proves otherwise. Francis' interreligious message on what constitutes "true wealth". 'Bishop' Paolo Martinelli's euphoric speech praising inauguration of Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi. Links: Antipope Francis, Message for World Mission Day 2025 (released Feb. 6, 2025) [for the comment that Christianity is just 'one language' we use to arrive at God:] Article: "Francis Tells Interreligious Youths: All Religions Lead to God!", Novus Ordo Watch (Sep. 13, 2024) Article: "Apostate Bergoglio endorses World's Religions as 'Different Ways of Coming to God'", Novus Ordo Watch (Oct. 26, 2021) [for the comment about different religions making up a beautiful mosaic:] Antipope Francis, Address to Authorities of North Macedonia (May 7, 2019) Article: "Bergoglio Doubles Down: ‘The Diversity of Our Religious Identities is a Gift from God'!", Novus Ordo Watch (Sep. 17, 2024) Article: "Francis Confirms Muslims in Unbelief", Novus Ordo Watch (Jan. 25, 2014) Article: "Post-Catholic Vatican to Jewish Rabbis: Old Mosaic Law is 'Way of Salvation for Jews'", Novus Ordo Watch (Sep. 11, 2021) Article: "'Life of Buddha': Francis gifts Manuscript celebrating Paganism to President of Myanmar", Novus Ordo Watch (Dec. 12, 2017) Video: Buddhist monks pray over 'Pope' Francis (May 27, 2024) Article: "Francis Allows 100 Buddhist Monks to Pray Over Him at Vatican", Novus Ordo Watch (June 25, 2024) Antipope Francis, Address to Delegation of Buddhist Monks (Mar. 16, 2023) Article: "Apostasy in Abu Dhabi: Francis says God wills Diversity of Religions", Novus Ordo Watch (Feb. 4, 2019) Tweet: Francis's post on Twitter/X about "true wealth" (Feb. 4, 2025) Video: 'Bishop' Paolo Martinelli Praises Hinduism (Feb. 15, 2024) Article: "Novus Ordo Bishop Says Catholic Church Rejoices at Inauguration of Hindu Temple", Novus Ordo Watch (Feb. 4, 2025) Vatican II, Declaration Nostra Aetate (Oct. 28, 1965) Sign up to be notified of new episode releases automatically at tradcast.org. Produced by NOVUSORDOWATCH.org Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution at NovusOrdoWatch.org/donate/

The function of mindfulness is to expose your own reactivity so that it's no longer unconscious so that you see it." - Stephen Schettini In this episode, Ana Melikian sits down with former Buddhist monk turned author, coach, and teacher, Stephen Schettini, to delve deep into the practice of mindfulness. Stephen, who spent eight years as a Buddhist monk, shares his journey and insights on how mindfulness is not about adopting Eastern traditions but recognizing it as a natural human function. Ana and Stephen explore how cultivating a mindfulness practice can introduce critical pauses between stimulus and response, allowing us to choose more intentional responses. They discuss the idea that every small step and consistent practice contribute to a greater transformative experience, much like gradually heating water until it boils. Stephen also talks about his approach to teaching mindfulness, emphasizing the need for regular practice and the invaluable micro moments of mindfulness in our daily lives. Join Ana and Stephen as they unpack the many layers of mindfulness and its profound impact on self-awareness and personal growth. Let's dive in! This week on the MINDSET ZONE: 00:00 Introduction to Mindfulness 00:31 Meet Our Host and Guest 01:49 The Concept of Wishful Thinking 03:00 Imagination and Ego 05:51 The Journey to Mindfulness 13:28 Hope and Expectations 17:30 The Practice of Mindfulness 23:59 Forgiveness and Persistence 28:38 Mindfulness Live Program 32:35 Conclusion and Resources Guest Stephen Schettini (pronounced skettini), known as “The Inner Monk,” is a former Buddhist monk and present-day mindfulness teacher. For Stephen, stress-reduction is just the beginning. His greater interest lies in the integration of traditional Buddhist insights with modern mindfulness practices. His goals are enhanced self-awareness, greater emotional intelligence and deep commitment to personal growth. Stephen's memoir is, "The Novice: How I Became a Buddhist Monk, Why I Quit and What I Learned," and his guide to mindful reflection is entitled “It Begins with Silence.” Currently residing outside Montreal with his wife, step-daughter, and two cats, Stephen continues to share his expertise and his stories with anyone who is committed to exploring and enhancing their inner self and their place in the world. Connect with Stephen Schettini: Schettini.com LInkedIn Profile Resources: Mindfulnesslive.ca Finding Your Inner Monk | Stephen Schettini | TEDx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHh6BsBtVTQ Related Content: Decluttering Your Mind with Harriet Stein Expand What's Possible

Meet Bhikku Vasu Bandhu, a Buddhist Monk and the Interfaith Manager for the Arizona Faith Network. He's served the interfaith movement since age 18, and over the past decade, he's collaborated with many diverse interfaith organizations, councils, and committees. In recent years, he's been a tremendous servant leader in the Weave & Cleave movement. If you've attended a Weave & Cleave event, it's likely you've met Vasu and know his peaceful presence.This is an intriguing conversation. Sanghoon grew up in a Buddhist home and converted to Christianity. Vasu grew up in both the Catholic and LDS churches, then converted to Buddhism. This episode isn't about debating or degrading another's beliefs, it's about coming together and creating safe places of compassion and care. Listen in as Vasu shares about his life, his meditation practice, his work in the interfaith movement, and the importance of finding identity.To connect with Vasu, find his email address or calendar here.https://www.arizonafaithnetwork.org/afnstaff

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 202 Topics covered: Vatican City State enacts tougher penalties for illegal border crossings. Francis talks tough against superstition and occultism but doesn't practice what he preaches. The Catholic position on Christian unity before vs. after Vatican II. Links: "Vatican: Tougher Penalties for Illegal Immigrants", FSSPX.News (Jan. 15, 2025) Antipope Francis, General Audience, Vatican.va (Sep. 25, 2024) "For ‘Access to the Sacred Circle of Spirits': Francis participates in Native American Smudge Ceremony", Novus Ordo Wire (July 28, 2022) Video: Francis Allows 100 Buddhist Monks to Pray Over Him at Vatican (EWTN Footage) "Seeking Peace in all the Wrong Ways: Interreligious Hug Fest in Assisi", Novus Ordo Wire (Sep. 23, 2016) "'Pope' Francis' Favorite Exorcist is a Lutheran!", Novus Ordo Wire (May 24, 2013) Atila Sinke Guimaraes, "The Taoist Background of Jorge Bergoglio", Tradition in Action (Oct. 30, 2013) Antipope Francis, Homily at Ecumenical Vigil, Vatican.va (Oct. 11, 2024) Holy Office under Pope Pius XII, Instruction Ecclesia Catholica on the Ecumenical Movement (Dec. 20, 1949) Sign up to be notified of new episode releases automatically at tradcast.org. Produced by NOVUSORDOWATCH.org Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution at NovusOrdoWatch.org/donate/

Jan Miyaski has a one-on-one conversation with Khenchen Rinpoche about his life and the practice of Mahayana Tibetan Buddhist meditation. The post One-on-One with Buddhist Monk Khenchen Rinpoche appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). You can also email me with any questions or comments @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. You can also find easy links to everything we are involved in @ PrayGiveGo.us! Summary In today’s podcast, I begin by discussing the recent US-China Prisoner Swap (5:10) and its potential implications for casual visits to China. Then I talk all about Chongqing (17:39), which turns out to have a fascinating history. Finally, we look at the fascinating life of China missionary and explorer, James Cameron (35:31), whose earthly journey ended in Chongqing in the late 1800s. (Bonus: I threw in an unplanned story near the end (49:43) about a former teammate who was nearly stabbed to death by Tibetan Assassins hired by Buddhist Monks.) In the News: China-US Prisoner Swap https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/27/state-dept-china-travel-warning-downgraded-00191942 https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/world/asia/us-china-prisoner-swap.html Pray for China Province of the Week: Chongqing Chongqing Municipality in central China is matched up with southeast Texas (Greater Houston) for prayer. See which Chinese province your state is praying for @ PrayforChina.us! Chongqing is located in the subtropics, in the transitional area between the Tibetan Plateau and the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze. Its climate features frequent monsoon conditions, often raining at night in late spring and early summer. The city's "night rain in the Ba Mountains", features in poems throughout Chinese history, including "Written on a Rainy Night" by Li Shangyin. Its territory is 470 km (290 mi) from east to west at its longest, and 450 km (280 mi) from north to south at its widest. It borders Hubei and Hunan to the east, Sichuan and Shaanxi to the north, and Guizhou to the south. Asia Harvest overview: https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/chongqing Wikipedia profile: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chongqing Chongqing Spicy Chicken: Lazi Ji Crazy Tall Escalator: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huangguan_Escalator The Rise and Fall of Bo Xilai: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bo_Xilai James Cameron Missionary Explorer and Tibet Trailblazer (1845-1892): https://chinacall.substack.com/p/james-cameron https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/tibet/1880s-tibetan-work https://omf.org/mrt-james-cameron-the-livingstone-of-china/ Resource of the Day: UNBEATEN: Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China www.Unbeaten.vip

Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). You can also email me with any questions or comments @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. You can also find easy links to everything we are involved in @ PrayGiveGo.us! Summary In today’s podcast, I begin by discussing the recent US-China Prisoner Swap (5:10) and its potential implications for casual visits to China. Then I talk all about Chongqing (17:39), which turns out to have a fascinating history. Finally, we look at the fascinating life of China missionary and explorer, James Cameron (35:31), whose earthly journey ended in Chongqing in the late 1800s. (Bonus: I threw in an unplanned story near the end (49:43) about a former teammate who was nearly stabbed to death by Tibetan Assassins hired by Buddhist Monks.) In the News: China-US Prisoner Swap https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/27/state-dept-china-travel-warning-downgraded-00191942 https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/world/asia/us-china-prisoner-swap.html Pray for China Province of the Week: Chongqing Chongqing Municipality in central China is matched up with southeast Texas (Greater Houston) for prayer. See which Chinese province your state is praying for @ PrayforChina.us! Chongqing is located in the subtropics, in the transitional area between the Tibetan Plateau and the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze. Its climate features frequent monsoon conditions, often raining at night in late spring and early summer. The city's "night rain in the Ba Mountains", features in poems throughout Chinese history, including "Written on a Rainy Night" by Li Shangyin. Its territory is 470 km (290 mi) from east to west at its longest, and 450 km (280 mi) from north to south at its widest. It borders Hubei and Hunan to the east, Sichuan and Shaanxi to the north, and Guizhou to the south. Asia Harvest overview: https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/chongqing Wikipedia profile: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chongqing Chongqing Spicy Chicken: Lazi Ji Crazy Tall Escalator: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huangguan_Escalator The Rise and Fall of Bo Xilai: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bo_Xilai James Cameron Missionary Explorer and Tibet Trailblazer (1845-1892): https://chinacall.substack.com/p/james-cameron https://www.asiaharvest.org/china-resources/tibet/1880s-tibetan-work https://omf.org/mrt-james-cameron-the-livingstone-of-china/ Resource of the Day: UNBEATEN: Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China www.Unbeaten.vip

In June 1963, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk died after setting himself on fire in protest against the Catholic South Vietnamese government.Malcolm Brown's photograph of Thich Quang Duc's burning body became one of the most famous images of the 20th century. Sister Chan Khong witnessed the protest. She spoke to Lucy Burns in 2013.Some listeners may find this programme disturbing.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: Sister Chang Khong. Credit: Getty Images)

Meet Jim Waldron, a nationally acclaimed golf teaching professional, mental game coach, author, and lecturer best known for his pioneering research on the mind/body connection approach to learning and teaching golf.  In my own words, I'd describe him as equal parts Buddhist Monk, Golf Nerd, Zen Master, Yogi, Cool Dude. And it's this demeanor and zen that he's been bringing to the course for more than 35 years to help his students play better golf - and to do so fast using a variety of models of teaching and coaching not commonly found on the course.  In today's episode, you'll learn: How to eliminate “swing thoughts” that contaminate your body's natural movement, and learn Jim's antidote for a pure, thought-free swing. How to between the objective physical world and your private mental world impacts focus, performance, and emotional resilience on the course. Why practicing in slow motion without a ball is essential to cementing new movement patterns in your unconscious mind, making your swing more consistent. Jim's step-by-step method to overcome the yips by tackling the root cause - your emotional triggers and attention control. Explore the transformative power of focused attention on your golf game, and why staying in the external world boosts performance and confidence. How detaching from your emotions and thoughts can reduce frustration, anger, and mental fatigue during a round, keeping you present and composed. Get your pencils ready and start listening.  More About Jim Jim Waldron is a nationally acclaimed golf teaching professional, mental game coach, author, and lecturer best known for his pioneering research on the mind/body connection approach to learning and teaching golf. His holistic approach to golf improvement blends swing and short game mechanics, mental focus skills, physical fitness and emotional state control into a revolutionary golf instruction paradigm. He is recognized as one of the game's best golf swing instructors and swing theorists. This unification of Western scientific principles with Eastern psychological insights is the result of his lifelong interest in and passion for a deeper understanding of human potential - both physical and mental - and especially about how that understanding can lead to peak performance breakthroughs in the game of golf. He began playing golf in 1960 and has been a serious student of the game ever since. Work with Jim. Key Takeaways: Slow-motion training is crucial for developing proper swing mechanics. Swing thoughts can be toxic and disrupt performance. The yips are a psychosomatic disorder linked to negative emotions. Understanding the difference between correct and incorrect movements is key. Emotional resiliency is essential for consistent performance on the course. Practicing in slow motion allows for better muscle memory and awareness. The two worlds theory separates objective reality from subjective psychological experiences. Negative emotions can be confronted without identifying with them. Staying external during play can prevent self-sabotage. Acceptance of discomfort is part of the growth process. Engaging with the physical world can enhance mental clarity. Key Quotes: "Swing thoughts are toxic." “The reason why you don't want to use a ball, obviously, slow motion and ball are incompatible on the face of it. But even at full speed, eventually you're going to go to the range, you're going to work on what I call dynamics, which is a different part of the brain. Learning mechanics should only be done, also called movement pattern training, is only done away from a ball in slow motion.” "The Yips is a serious psychosomatic disorder." “And in philosophy, that fallacy is called mind-body dualism. Now we know from today, from modern neuroscience, although the ancient Buddhist tradition, which is also 2,500 years old, agrees with modern neuroscience that mind and body are two sides of the same coin.” Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps double-digit golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds so that they can shoot more pars than bogeys.  Each week, I'll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now. Use Hypnosis to Shoot Lower Scores: Are you curious to learn how hypnosis can help you shoot lower scores? Snag my free hypnosis audio recording today to help you play your best round tomorrow. Download it here. Schedule a 1-1 mindset coaching discovery and strategy call with me - click here. For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: Instagram: @thegolfhypnotherapist  Twitter: @parsoverbogeys LinkedIn: Paul Salter Coaching Time Stamps: 00:00: Introduction to Jim Waldron and His Philosophy 02:12: The Mind-Body Connection in Golf 06:07: Decontaminating the Golf Swing 10:15: The Importance of Slow Motion Training 12:31: Integrating Slow Motion into Practice 19:10: Understanding and Overcoming the Yips 27:15: Cultivating Emotional Resiliency 29:36: Understanding the Two Worlds Theory 36:02: Applying Mindfulness on the Golf Course 45:33: The Power of Attention in Golf 52:12: Final Thoughts and Resources

Venerable De Hong, a Buddhist Monk, joins us today to discuss growing up in Viet Nam during the war, and the path he took to becoming a monk. He shares stories of 13 years of work with California State Prison inmates, and how the traumas in their lives turned them towards a path of crime. Through education on Buddhism, teaching mindfulness and meditation, he shares great success stories -- prisoners healing from the most severe traumas and turning their lives around -- from being on Life Without Parole to rehabilitation and release. De Hong is a co-founder of The Engaged Buddhist Alliance, which reaches out to help break the cycle of incarceration and create healthy communities through education, meditations and Dharma talks. WEBSITE/LINKS: https://engagedbuddhistalliance.org EMAIL: engagedbuddhistalliance@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/ASMALPodcast VISIT OUR WEBSITE: http://www.asmallmediumatlarge.co EMAIL: asmallmediumatlargepodcast @gmail.com Show Produced by Green Valley Production Studio Music by DJ Booda: http://www.djbooda.com

Alexis Santos is a meditation teacher who teaches retreats internationally. He has been a long-time student of Sayadaw U Tejaniya, including several years of training as a Buddhist Monk under his guidance. Alexis also completed the 4-year teacher training program through Insight Meditation Society at Spirit Rock. Alexis' teachings emphasize knowing the mind through a natural and relaxed continuity. In this episode we speak about amongst other topics: The difference between natural awareness and focused awareness What Alexis has learned from his teacher Sayadaw U Tejaniya The feeling of coming home The fruits of being kind to others Usual misunderstandings on the path The habits of our minds Skillful versus unskillful actions The superpower of saying sorry How we can help others to let go Wise understanding and wise attitude The worldly versus the unworldly joys Why Alexis and Axel practice Alexis ends our conversation by guiding a meditation to return home For more information about Alexis, please visit his homepage. Meditera Mera är en podcast från Mindfully, Sveriges meditationsapp. Du som lyssnar på vår podd får prova Mindfully kostnadsfritt i 30 dagar. Starta din provperiod på vår hemsida och hämta appen i App Store eller på Google Play. Gäller bara nya användare. För mer information om Mindfully, besök vår hemsida www.mindfully.nu.

Today, we have a world exclusive. Will O'Brien unveils his stealth startup to the world for the first time. Will is my pick for the rising star of season 22 and this episode will clearly show why. Not only is he backed by some of the hottest investors in the world, he is solving a problem that could potentially save the world.  Will shares the rationale behind keeping his company under wraps for so long, focusing on engineering challenges away from the public eye. Our conversation then turns to the ambitious quest of seagrass restoration, an innovative solution for carbon removal. We explore the immense potential of scaling restoration efforts, fueled by global climate goals, and discuss the strategic fundraising journey that brought on board top-tier investors aligned with the venture's long-term vision. Will is a fascinating guy and we explore some of his wilder adventures including going to live with Buddhist monks and writing letters to Denis O'Brien which landed him a dream job. --- Thanks to my season title partner Local Enterprise Office: https://bit.ly/leodigital21  Find out more about digitalisation for your business in the link above.

Fellow footy travelers experience the game outside their hometowns all the time, but have you ever wondered what it's like to be a globe-trotting footy fan with multiple once-in-a-lifetime experiences? In this episode, Matthew Eide of Far Away Football takes us on an absolute journey! From a 10-goal spectacle in a Bhutanese stadium fit for a king, to two unforgettable footy moments in the Seychelles, this is one episode you won't want to miss. With professional soccer connections stretching as far as the Solomon Islands, Matthew might even have a surprise for you at the end of this one (wink wink)! Foot(y)notes: SPOILER ALERT: If you want to listen to the BONUS Episode with Matthew before its release next week, simply head to footytravelers.com/podcast If you're planning a trip to Bhutan, know before you go. Show your love for the global game with an Icarus FC kit of your own! Follow Thimphu City FC on Instagram and tell them that you heard about them in this episode.   *RATE & REVIEW* Wherever you're listening, be sure to hit 'Follow' or 'Subscribe', leave us a star-rating, and if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, leave us a proper review to let others know what you think of the show! PLUS YOU CAN WIN A FOOTY TRAVELERS SWAG BAG... If you email us (footytravelers@gmail.com) a screenshot of your recent review, and your mailing address, we'll send one your way!

How do you make lasting change in the world? According to Bhante Saranapala, a Buddhist Monk at the West End Buddhist Temple and Meditation Centre in Mississsauga, Ontario, it starts with one person's kindful acts toward another. And they pass it on. On a sunny fall day in Serena Gundy Park in north Toronto, he talks to Steve Paikin about his early life training to be a monk in Bhangledesh and Sri Lanka, his time in Canada, leading meditation sessions for police and other professionals, and spreading his message of mindful kindness, the topic of his book, "Are You Kindful?: How your practice of kindfulness can build a happy and peaceful nation."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luang Por Sumedho gave this Dhamma talk on 10 October 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Why I Became a Buddhist Monk appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Luang Por Sumedho gave this Dhamma talk on 10 October 2024 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post Why I Became a Buddhist Monk appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Whether through small gestures or grand efforts, the act of helping others creates a ripple effect that can lead to profound and lasting change. Our guest this week has one clear mission for his life: to be helpful to others.  John Bruna, M.Ed., is the Co-Founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute. He is an author, educator, counselor, and mindfulness trainer. In addition to successful careers in counseling and education, John is a former Buddhist monk with over three decades of experience working in recovery. John has presented at TEDx, Google, Facebook, and conferences throughout the United States. In this inspiring journey, John shares how the worst day of his life - losing access to his daughter due to his substance use addiction - led him down a life-long journey of self-discovery, discipline, and mindfulness. Because of the internal work - learning how to have a healthy relationship with himself and finding peace in recovery - he got his daughter back years later and became the father (and grandfather!) figure he always wanted to be.  Now, celebrating 40 years in recovery, John equips others with the tools to nurture new, positive thoughts, teaches them how to support the person they want to become, and helps them overcome negativity bias and remove suffering from their lives through mindfulness.  Topics Discussed: Learning how to have a healthy relationship with yourself first Becoming a Buddhist Monk and working alongside the Dalai lama The difference between compassion and empathy How compassion allows us to reduce long-term suffering Recognizing every encounter as an opportunity for growth How mindfulness can lead to a meaningful life Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute https://www.mindfulnessinrecovery.com/mirinstitute/   Connect with us on Social: IG: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverymd/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/positiverecoverymd/ FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032  TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@positiverecoverycenter  YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg Additional Links:  Want to receive the daily Positive Intervention from Dr. Powers' Positive Recovery Daily Guide? Subscribe here! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery.   About Positive Recovery Centers: Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network.  Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional, positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame. If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help! Call: 877-476-2743 Address: 902 West Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77006 Website: https://positiverecovery.com  Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/  FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/   

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 94 - How ought we understand sex in Buddhism? What is the meaning and significance of the doctrine prohibiting sexual indiscretion? How have understandings of this doctrine changed over time? Resources: Lang, Karen C. (June 2015). Mittal, Sushil (ed.). "When the Vindhya Mountains Float in the Ocean: Some Remarks on the Lust and Gluttony of Ascetics and Buddhist Monks". International Journal of Hindu Studies. 19 (1/2). Boston: Springer Verlag: 171–192. doi:10.1007/s11407-015-9176-z. eISSN 1574-9282. ISSN 1022-4556. JSTOR 24631797. S2CID 145662113.; Langenberg, Amy Paris (April 2018). "Buddhism and Sexuality". In Cozort, Daniel; Shields, James Mark (eds.). The Oxford Handbook of Buddhist Ethics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780198746140.013.22. ISBN 9780198746140.; Langenberg, Amy Paris (September 2015). Denison, Brandi (ed.). "Sex and Sexuality in Buddhism: A Tetralemma". Religion Compass. 9 (9). New York: John Wiley & Sons: 277–286. doi:10.1111/rec3.12162. eISSN 1749-8171.; Powers, John (26 April 2021). "The Body of the Buddha: The Buddha's Sex Life". Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Religion. Oxford: Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/acrefore/9780199340378.013.745. ISBN 9780199340378. Archived from the original on 16 May 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.; Porath, Or (January 2015). Porcu, Elisabetta (ed.). "The Cosmology of Male-Male Love in Medieval Japan: Nyakudō no kanjinchō and the Way of Youths". Journal of Religion in Japan. 4 (2–3). Leiden: Brill Publishers: 241–271. doi:10.1163/22118349-00402007. eISSN 2211-8349. ISSN 2211-8330.; Smith, Sharon E.; Munt, Sally R.; Kam-Tuck Yip, Andrew (2016). "Thinking Through the Cultural Politics of Race, Sexuality, and Gender in Western Buddhism". In Smith, Sharon E.; Munt, Sally R.; Kam-Tuck Yip, Andrew (eds.). Cosmopolitan Dharma: Race, Sexuality, and Gender in British Buddhism. Numen Book Series. Vol. 152. Leiden: Brill Publishers. pp. 1–48. doi:10.1163/9789004232808_002. ISBN 978-90-04-23279-2. ISSN 0169-8834; https://studybuddhism.com/en/tibetan-buddhism/path-to-enlightenment/karma-rebirth/buddhist-sexual-ethics-main-issues; https://studybuddhism.com/en/tibetan-buddhism/path-to-enlightenment/karma-rebirth/buddhist-western-views-on-sex; https://info-buddhism.com/Buddhism-Sexuality-Cabezon.html Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by tweeting to us @BrightBuddhism, emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com, or joining us on our discord server, Hidden Sangha ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/tEwcVpu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Credits: Nick Bright: Script, Cover Art, Music, Voice of Hearer, Co-Host Proven Paradox: Editing, mixing and mastering, social media, Voice of Hermit, Co-Host

In this enlightening episode, we welcome Ra Netjer, an ordained Buddhist monk who left a lucrative tech career to mentor those on the path to spiritual awakening. Ra's mission is to uplift the collective consciousness by helping awakening individuals navigate their spiritual journeys. Having experienced his own battles with depression and hopelessness, Ra now empowers others to find their true selves and realize their divinity. Key Points: Guest Introduction: • Ra Netjer's transition from a high-paying tech job to a full-time spiritual mentor. • His mission to uplift world consciousness by guiding those awakening to their spiritual paths. Personal Journey: • Experiences of profound awakening and dark nights of the soul. • The importance of recognizing suffering as a precursor to deeper understanding and personal growth. Scuba Diving and Spirituality: • Ra's fascination with scuba diving as a meditative and spiritual practice. • Understanding "mystic scuba diving" and its benefits for reaching deep meditative states. Meditative Eating: • The transformative experience of mindful eating. • How Ra uses bitter gourd, a disliked food from childhood, to illustrate meditative eating and transform his relationship with food. • Benefits of meditative eating on overall mindfulness and self-connection. Technology and Spirituality: • Ra's venture into virtual reality and its potential applications for spiritual enlightenment. • Founding VR Enlightenment to explore spiritual texts such as the Tibetan Book of the Dead in a virtual setting. Intuition and Awakening: • The significance of intuition in personal and spiritual development. • Guidance on safely navigating spiritual awakening and avoiding pitfalls with malicious entities. • Encouragement to seek guidance from experienced teachers to aid in a balanced and integrated spiritual awakening. Listeners' Takeaway: • Inviting listeners to recognize their limitless divine nature. • Encouraging deep self-inquiry to discover and embrace their true essence. • Emphasizing that everyone is here for a grand journey beyond mere survival. Quotes from the Episode: • "You are a limitless being of light. You are divine." • "Follow your whispers of enlightenment." Resources and Links: • info@awakenwithra.com • https://awakenwithra.com • https://www.youtube.com/@awakenwithra • https://www.instagram.com/awakenwithra/ • https://www.facebook.com/RaNetjer108 Thank you for joining us in this remarkable conversation with Ra Netjer. If you found this episode inspiring, please share it with others who may benefit from Ra's wisdom. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! info@dougbeitz.com dougbeitz.com facebook.com/dougbeitz instagram.com/dougbeitz  

My guest for Episode #271 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Andrew Davis, Chief Product Officer at AutoRABIT and the author of Mastering Salesforce DevOps. He's also co-author of the new book Flow Engineering: From Value Stream Mapping to Effective Action - with Steve Pereira. Episode page with transcript, video, and more He's a Salesforce architect, developer, and product leader who focuses on the human side of software development. He's been the leading figure in introducing DevOps concepts to the Salesforce world.  Trained as an engineer, he spent fifteen years as a Buddhist monk, teaching meditation and personal transformation and helping develop communities of practice. These days he studies the intersection of business, technology, and psychology through systems thinking. In this episode, Andrew shares his fascinating journey from being a Buddhist monk to becoming a leader in the tech world. He discusses his favorite mistake of experiencing burnout as a monk, the lessons learned, and how these experiences have shaped his approach to work and life. Andrew discusses the concepts of flow engineering, psychological safety, and the importance of creating an environment where people feel safe to speak up and innovate. Join us for an insightful conversation that bridges the worlds of spirituality and technology, offering valuable lessons for anyone striving to balance passion with well-being. Questions and Topics: How do you guard against repeating a similar path to burnout in your current work? How did you choose to become a Buddhist and then a monk? How did you transition from being a monk to getting into the software and technology world? Companies can be crazy; how do we help avoid that? What are your thoughts on value stream mapping and breaking down silos? Why did you emphasize psychological safety in your book, and what have you learned about it? How do you offer free classes on personal transformation, and can you tell us about that?

Ra Netjer is an ordained Buddhist Monk (bhikkhu) who left his six-figure tech job to mentor Awakening Souls toward Enlightenment.  His mission is to uplift global consciousness by guiding those who are awakening to their Divinity but feel lost on their path. Ra experienced years of Dark Nights of the Soul, battling depression and hopelessness, which ultimately revealed a pattern he now uses to help others.  Born in southern India to spiritual parents, Ra had his first Awakening at age 5 and has been clairvoyant since childhood.  He explored various spiritual paths, including Kriya-Yoga, Christianity, Sufism, and Advaita Vedanta, before becoming an ordained monk. Professionally, Ra has been an energy healer, actor, photographer, and software developer. He founded startups like "VR Enlightenment," "SpiritualSystems.io," and the "Spiritual Leaders Institute."  Now based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he focuses on teaching embodied mystical practices, offering free workshops, and fostering spiritual communities. ****If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show, share it with a friend and consdier leaving a review below or on the Spotify app  ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4JfM1ZitoXTP6DXXfUbqRm?si=9f68c2de30a5446f⁠  **** Connect with Ra https://awakenwithra.com/home  Connect with  Jp ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NextStepsAcademy 

Teaching a nature retreat amidst softly chirping birds and cooling rain, Jack, Pema Chödrön, and Ajahn Sumedho illuminate joyful insights of monastic life.This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self."Mostly what draws people to monastic life in the healthiest and best sense is its joy." – Jack KornfieldIn this special outdoor retreat, Jack, Pema Chödrön, and Ajahn Sumedho explore:Chanting the powerful seed syllable mantra, "Ah"Joys and misconceptions of monastic life in modern timesWhy someone would take vows and become a monk or nuKabir's poetry, being human, and walking the spiritual pathSexuality and celibacy in spiritual communitiesRelating to both ultimate and relative realityDealing with the body in physically taxing situationsWorking with injustice, inequality, and hierarchy within monasteries and spiritual institutionsThe nature of change and how our present creates our futureOpen-heartedness and open-mindednessLiving the Dharma every second of our existenceLetting our issues be our teachersA surprise Q&A appearance from Heart Wisdom family, Brother David Steindl-Rast, along with Ajahn Sundara, and Sister Columba"Quite clearly the future is the result of how we work with our minds now. To the degree that we open our hearts and minds to the present moment, that creates our future." – Pema Chödrön"I like to reflect that the Buddha only taught two things: suffering and the end of suffering." – Ajahn SumedhoAbout Pema Chödrön:Pema Chödrön is a Buddhist teacher in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa. She served as the director of Karma Dzong, in Boulder, until moving in 1984 to rural Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to be the director of Gampo Abbey. Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche asked her to work towards the establishment of a monastery for western monks and nuns. Check out her new book, How We Live Is How We Die, and learn more at PemaChodronFoundation.orgAbout Ajahn Sumedho:Ajahn Sumedho is a prominent teacher in the Thai Forest Tradition of Theravāda Buddhism. He was ordained in 1967, trained under Ajahn Chah, and has been instrumental in helping bring Buddha's teachings to the West. Learn more about Ajahn Sumedho in Teachings of a Buddhist Monk, including a forward by Jack.This Dharma Talk recorded on 5/26/1990 on the land which would become Spirit Rock Meditation Center was originally published on DharmaSeed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Buddhist chronicle Jikji, the oldest surviving metal-printed book, was printed in Korea a full 77 years before Gutenberg's Bible.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/jikji-not-gutenbergs-bible-how-korean-buddhist-monks-created-the-first-metal-printed-book/2128800/

Prayer Moment 2 of 4 in MayPray for Buddhist Monks Across the World...Pray for Buddhist monks across the world to encounter the living God through miracles and relationships....1. Pray for Buddhist background believers to adopt a deep spiritual love and godly burden to pray for and demonstrate the love of Jesus with monks in their contexts.2. Pray for Christians to be a light and example in their friendships with monks. Pray for conversations and trust to deepen.3. Pray for spiritual breakthrough in the hearts of the most devout monks. Pray for their curiosity in theological and supernatural realities to lead them to the truth.For more resources and prayer opportunities, click the links below.Website: https://changethemap.netYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmu0ndxRYOLhYImtiGNtkzgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/changethemapprayerteamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/changethemapTwitter: https://twitter.com/changethem...

In asking questions and seeking truth, so you shall find. But if you think you know it all and that the world is fixed, you set yourself up for suffering and disappointment. Mischa, my friend and former Buddhist monk, drops so much wisdom in this podcast episode that my brain hurt. I loved hearing his perspectives though and I know you will too.We talked about:death and death contemplation as a practice to understand lifehow your present thoughts and desire direct your next experiencestarting a success diaryhis existential crisis and how that led to him committing "personal suicide"the fact that we're not hardwired and CAN change anythingthe concepts of "stopping" and "awareness"how happiness is the ability to make the inner world pleasant why he doesn't believe in this idea of heaven and eternal “pleasure” Connect with Mischa on Instagram

"A Shaman, a Buddhist Monk, and a Priest walk into a bar"Join the gang this week while we break down a pretty stellar foreign film. This one it a supernatural whodunit pitting two shamans against each other with a bumbling cop in the middle. But are foes truly foes? No man knows. But by the end of the episode. We spoil it for you. So watch this one first maybe. It's great. you'll like it!Help Support our HV Family: www.Patreon.com/HorrorVirginWhat did you think of this episode? Tell us @HorrorVirgin: Facebook Twitter InstagramUp Next: The Wailing (2016)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Embark on a transformative journey with Tenzin as he explores the ancient teachings of Buddhism within the serene walls of a Buddhist monastery. Delve into the peaceful atmosphere of the monastery, where Tenzin discovers profound lessons of compassion, mindfulness, and inner peace. Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty and wisdom of the Buddhist tradition!

Happy  2024! While we recorded this in 2023, we too are excited to get to 2024 and kick off this amazing year! Thank you for your continued support! Dan and Lynze each have two tales this week! Dan will share a story about a strange encounter with something in a liquor store and then a story about an airport ghost. Both tales feel like visitors or places we have not explored yet!  Then comes in Lynze with two great shares. The first is about a haunted house in Warren, MA. And then a camping tale that we ponder about being a warning or not!Patreon Monthly Donation: We will report in about this later this month!Thank you for continuing to send in your stories, Creeps and Peepers!**Please keep doing so.Send them to mystory@scaredtodeathpodcast.comSend everything else to info@scaredtodeathpodcast.comWant to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen and watch before they are released to anyone else, bonus episodes, a 20% merch discount, additional content, and more! Learn more by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/scaredtodeathpodcast.Please rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen.Thank you for listening!Follow the show on social media: @scaredtodeathpodcast on Facebook and IG.Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/db2D2rZgraYWebsite: https://scaredtodeathpodcast.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scaredtodeathpodcast/](https://www.facebook.com/scaredtodeathpodcast/)Instagram: https://bit.ly/2miPLf5 Mailing Address:Scared to Deathc/o Timesuck PodcastPO Box 3891Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 Video/Audio by Bad Magic ProductionsAdditional music production by Jeffrey Montoya Opening Sumerian protection spell (adapted):"Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened. Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH."