Podcasts about Dharma

In this episode, we focus on anger - why we often find our anger unmanageable and how to slowly use it as a way to grow into wiser, more capable people.Thoughts or questions you'd like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.

In this session the Dharma talk was given by Daniel Scharpenburg, February 15, 2026.  Music was provided by Barefoot Bran Music.

Menyambut Tahun Baru 2577 Kongzili, Vihara Dharma Bakti bersolek. Sejumlah dekorasi khas Imlek sudah menghiasi kawasan vihara.

Our practice is a relational one, which means sooner or later we're bound to experience some friction between us. Friction is not a failure. It's an edge, an opportunity, and a Dharma gate. What do we do when someone unsettles us? How do we respond when tension lingers in the room? What do we say when something needs to be said, and we're unsure how to say it? This Sunday we continue our exploration of living in sangha by leaning into these edges together. Discussion scenarios: Scenario 1: You are sitting in the zendo at Appamada during a well-attended Sunday service. Before kinhin, Michael,the head student, quietly leans toward Sarah and whispers, “Sit upright. You're collapsing.” There is no physical contact, but several people near you hear it. You see Sarah stiffen. Her breathing changes. After service, she leaves quickly without lingering. Later that week, in a small group you're part of, someone mentions she hasn't returned. Michael says calmly, “We're a Zen center. Posture matters. If we don't uphold the form, what are we doing?” As he speaks, you feel something move in the room. You also notice something in yourself—agreement, discomfort, uncertainty. Scenario 2: You are on a sangha working group tasked with improving communication. You are discussing plans to update the website. Aisha again speaks first, synthesizes the discussion, and proposes next steps. The meeting is efficient. When you begin to share an idea, she reframes it into clearer language and moves the group forward. Everyone nods. Afterward, you notice a heaviness in your body. Maybe irritation. Maybe something subtler—like being unnecessary. You also know Aisha carries a great deal and seems tired. She later mentions she feels responsible for keeping things from drifting. Nothing explicit has occurred. Yet something in you is contracting. Scenario 6: In practice discussion, you share something vulnerable about doubt. The teacher responds, “That is just your ego trying to be special.” You bow and leave. On the walk home you feel both gratitude and a sharpness in your chest. Was it strong medicine, or something misaligned? A few days later, you hesitate before signing up for another meeting. Something in you feels unsettled.

 In this talk, we explore the Buddhist teaching of Anattā (non-self) as it appears in everyday life. Through simple examples like eating, seeing, aging, and thinking, the speaker explains how mind and body function through cause and effect rather than a permanent “self” or soul. Listeners are encouraged to observe daily experiences mindfully to develop a direct, experiential understanding of non-self and deepen their meditation practice. YouTube Video LinkYouTube Channel Link Website:www.satipatthana.caDonations and Memberships

(Gaia House) A meditation, reflection, and (just the) responses to questions on the theme of Radical Understanding and Radical Expression on this path of wisdom and compassion. Are the teachings radical, and do we need to be radical to practice them?

In this New Year Dharma talk, Kisei reflects on the Zen koan of stepping from the top of the hundred-foot pole, exploring what it means to move from insight into lived, embodied practice. Weaving together koans, tarot imagery, and reflections on aspiration, habit energy, and curiosity, she invites listeners to examine where they hold back from life and how playful, resourceful engagement can become a path of awakening. Through images of the Fool, the lotus in fire, and the bodhisattva archetypes, the talk encourages a wholehearted leap into intimacy with experience and a renewed connection to personal vow as the year begins. ★ Support this podcast ★

This is pretty fantastic in its way. Danavira is one of the best speakers we know - he is very funny, can do poetic and profound, tends to the chaotic in his style, and has a particular genius for this kind of thing; this kind of thing being talking about death. The whole talk is a kind of respectful joyride through the hardest subject of all - sit back and enjoy a thoroughly adult treat that's likely to blow the heart wide open. Talk given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, Men's Event, 2000. *** 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

(Gaia House) A meditation, reflection, and (just the) responses to questions on the theme of Radical Understanding and Radical Expression on this path of wisdom and compassion. Are the teachings radical, and do we need to be radical to practice them?

(Gaia House) A meditation, reflection, and (just the) responses to questions on the theme of Radical Understanding and Radical Expression on this path of wisdom and compassion. Are the teachings radical, and do we need to be radical to practice them?

Il Valore della tua Parola rappresenta quanto sei disposto a onorare ciò che hai detto, ciò che hai affermato, ciò che hai pronunciato. Quanto sei disposto a manifestare ciò che la tua Parola ha pronunciato, dichiarato, affermato. Questa misura è un indicatore fondamentale dello Stato del tuo Essere, ovvero della Massa Animica Solare che hai raggiunto fino adesso.Un Samurai dello Spirito cambia completamente la relazione che ha con le Parole che pronuncia. Questo suo cambiamento si accorda al Dharma della Scienza Iniziatica che sta seguendo; e riflette la Linea di Lavoro del Governo della sua Parola, senza la quale la Natura Solare non ha modo di emergere e manifestarsi a Coscienza.Scopri in questo podcast quali sono i primi 4 Fondamenti Spirituali che aumentano il Valore della tua Parola verso te stesso e verso gli altri. Approfondisci perché sono importanti nel tuo Cammino Spirituale, e quale cambio di Vibrazione essi liberano in te.Il testo di questo podcast è disponibile a questo link: https://www.marenectaris.net/journal/20260214/aumentare-il-valore-della-tua-parola/Sfondo musicale: Panning The Sands, di Patrick O'Hearn ~ https://www.patrickohearn.com

Buddhism often gets a bad rap for talking about suffering. Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo explains why it is totally unfounded.Support the showFor more resources, teachings and practices, visit www.tara.org

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna gives commentary and guidance on how self-centeredness is at the core of our suffering. He offers advice on how we can balance our need for self-care while slowly eliminating self-centeredness from our actions. This episode was recorded on January 7th, 2026.Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Compassion Dharma center's primary objective is to provide programs of Buddhist studies and practices that are practical, accessible, and meet the needs of the communities we serve.  As a traditional Buddhist center, all of our teachings are offered freely. If you would like to make a donation to support the center, please visit www.wocdc.org.  May you flourish in your practice and may all beings swiftly be free of suffering.

KSHMR drops the brand new Trap Version of "Bass Down Low" and features music from Gordo & Reinier Zonneveld, OTIOT & BEMET, ALAN SHIRAHAMA & Komb, Zafrir and many more on #DharmaRadio! OTIOT, BEMET - Sinai 00:39Bedouin, Hiya - Salaam 06:08Alvek - Rouse 11:59ASHER SWISSA, T-Puse - Halfa 16:10Zafrir - Ariana 21:00Vion Konger x Skytech - Zoom 23:23Gordo & Reinier Zonneveld - Loco Loco 27:34David Guetta vs Benny Benassi - Satisfaction (with KASIA, Moonphazes, Majewski) 31:16Alesso & Pendulum - FADE 35:42KSHMR & Sam Feldt - Pretender 39:35Panjabi MC, SANJAY, Glory Bawa - Bawa Boli 43:55Argy, Omnya - Aria (Omiki Remix) 47:40Lilly Palmer, Space 92 - Vicious Chords 51:29ALAN SHIRAHAMA & Komb - Hellhole 54:09KSHMR & MEMBA - Bass Down Low (feat. DEV) [Trap Version] 57:15

La parola "sammā" nell'Ottuplice Sentiero non significa solo "retto": significa "ben accordato", come la corda di uno strumento musicale. Il Buddha, nel Soṇa Sutta, usa proprio questa immagine: le corde né troppo tese, né troppo lente. La pratica non chiede rigidità, ma quella morbidezza precisa da cui nasce il suono migliore. La consapevolezza è l'orecchio che ci permette di correggere, nota dopo nota, respiro dopo respiro. Riflessioni di Dharma registrate da Sirimedho Stefano De Luca nel gruppo di meditazione dell'Associazione Kalyanamitta il 13 febbraio 2026. Se vuoi partecipare agli incontri, vai sul nostro sito, sezione Partecipa / Gruppi di meditazione.

Norman Fischer gives the thirteenth talk of the Dhammapada series to the Everyday Zen dharma seminar.  The Dhammapada or “Path of Dharma” is a collection of verses in the Pali Canon that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, meditation and wisdom and emphasizes practical guidance for living a virtuous life. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dhammapada-Talk-13.mp3

  In this part, Swamiji explains how Srimad Bhagavatam begins with Vyasa offering respects to the Absolute Truth, without limiting to any sectarian name, so that all seekers can relate. He clarifies the difference between relative truths and the one Absolute Truth — the Supreme Lord from whom the world emanates and upon whom everything rests.  Swamiji highlights that the Bhagavatam is kaithavrahit — free from cheating religion. Unlike materialistic or self‑serving practices, it presents the pure Dharma of selfless love for God. Dharma here means the conduct and values that lead to auspiciousness and liberation, untainted by worldly motives.  He further explains that the Bhagavatam is the ripened fruit of Vedic knowledge, relished by Shukadev Ji, and offered to all souls as nectar of divine bliss. It is meant to be “drunk” through the ears with devotion, not merely read or heard mechanically. Only with a devotional heart can one truly taste its sweetness.  This part establishes that the path of righteousness in the Bhagavatam is pure Bhakti — devotion to the Absolute Truth — which alone is the essence of Dharma and the highest good for humanity.  About Swami Mukundananda:    Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

In this retreat talk, Jogen explores the inner disturbance that drives spiritual practice and the ways mistaken perception, fixed beliefs, and self-image shape our suffering. Drawing on Zen teachings, poetry, and personal reflection, he examines how we live in mental representations rather than direct experience, and how practice invites us to shed accumulated knowledge and see more clearly. The talk points to deep yielding and decisive, wholehearted engagement as gateways to freedom, inviting practitioners to soften resistance, question the reality of the separate self, and fully inhabit the living moment of practice as it unfolds. This is talk 4 of the 2026 Dharma Gates Retreat. ★ Support this podcast ★

This is the first of several Dharma talks that review what many believe is the most important teaching of early Buddhism, the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Discourse.  Peter reviews the general history and overall structure of the teaching, emphasizing various repetitive phrases and providing explanations of the archaic wording to make the teaching more accessible for a contemporary student.  Next week, Susan Baxter will review the first Foundation, Mindfulness of the Body, including how the Sutta describes the practice of anapanasati, mindfulness of breathing meditation. Here are the notes prepared for this talk:  Overview of the Satipatthana Sutta Here is a translation of the Sutta, as rendered by Bhikkhu Analayo, a preeminent Buddhist scholar and teacher:  ANALAYO TRANSLATES THE SATIPATTHÃNA SUTTA

Wild Heart Facilitator Francie Hunt reflects on lessons learned from the Buddhist monks' Walk for Peace, a mindful pilgrimage that reveals how each step can become a practice of compassion, patience, and presence. Learn more about the walk at walkforpeace.us 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

Although mantra chanting is widely practiced today, its depth, rigor, and transformative potential are rarely understood in their true spirit. Along with Shantala Sriramaiah, we explore the deeper science of Vedic mantra practice. Together, they unpack how mantra creates a transformation within you, how Gayatri cultivates clarity in moments of crisis, and how Mrityunjaya helps us develop a healthy relationship with death, not as escape, but as freedom from fear.Episode Highlights:What is a mantra, really?Why does phonetic precision matter?How is mantra different from kirtan?What is the real purpose of the Gayatri Mantra?Does Mrityunjaya Mantra actually protect from death?Timestamps:00:00 - 06:00: Introduction06:00 - 16:30: What is Mantra Chanting? Does it help?16:30 - 23:00: What's the difference between Keertan and Mantra?23:00 - 26:30: Time travelling with Mantras26:30 - 35:30: What's the purpose of the Gayatri Mantra?35:30 - 44:30: Choices, Discipline, and Decision Making 44:30 - 50:00: Hidden Meaning behind Gayatri Mantra50:00 - 58:00: Can Mruthyunjaya Maha Mantra delay death?About Shantala SriramaiahShantala Sriramaiah is a renowned Veda chanting teacher trained in a traditional lineage of Vedic recitation. She studied under traditional Vedic masters, including Sri M.S. Srinivasan of the Chalakere teaching lineage, where she received rigorous training in Vedic phonetics, swara, and recitation methodology. Today, she teaches internationally through structured online courses, blending traditional depth with modern clarity.You can connect with her at https://www.vedastudies.com/Dr Vignesh Devraj If you are interested in doing one on one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj please find the details in this link: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-istIf you are economically challenged, please use the form provided to request a free Ayurvedic consultation here. (or copy paste this in your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform )BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA - ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE What makes Ayurveda unique in its treatment approach is its practical wisdom on the concept of Vata. Vata is responsible for Prana - the life energy, the nervous system - the master panel of our body, and our emotions. In Ayurveda, it is mentioned that controlling Vata is the most difficult part of healing and recovery. Recently, I have recorded a workshop on - Balancing The Mighty Vata, which has over 6 hrs of content, with notes filled with practical inputs that can be integrated into our life. You can access this at https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/ For further information about Dr Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter - @VigneshDevrajWe truly hope you are enjoying our content. Want to help us shape and grow this show faster? Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you'll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.Disclaimer: - The content of the podcast episodes is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical procedures, consultations, diagnosis, or treatment in any manner. We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions for you, others, or for treating your patients.

We're exploring the 16th essential verse from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. In Chapter 5, Verse 17, Shri Krishna shares the plan for contemplation, forming the seed for Chapter 6. By steadily listening to the Truth, sincerely reflecting, and contemplating with strength, we shift from ego to Spirit and realize our nature as Divinity—Being Joyful and Serene beyond the purest.➡️ To maximize your experience of this season, we encourage you to request your FREE copy of the Essential Love eBook. Incorporating accessible translations and practical application, the eBook accompanies each episode with additional ways to learn, synthesize, and reflect on key insights.

 In this talk, we explore the forty types of supramundane (lokuttara) consciousness and how they arise through insight meditation. The teacher explains the relationship between jhāna, path consciousness, and fruition consciousness, showing how different meditation approaches can lead to the same stages of awakening. By understanding these mental processes, listeners gain insight into non-self (anattā) and learn how Buddhist psychology supports deep mindfulness and spiritual development. YouTube Video LinkYouTube Channel Link Website:www.satipatthana.caDonations and Memberships

The old story about a good wolf and bad wolf that live in our minds aligns beautifully with the Buddha's teachings on cultivating what's beneficial and letting go of what isn't. Mary reflects on how we often feed the ideas that don't serve us and how to move in a different, more wise, direction.Recorded Feb. 7, 2026 in the virtual worldSend me a text with any questions or comments! Include your name and email if you would like a response - it's not included automatically. Thanks.Visit Mary's website for more info on classes and teachings.

In this opening talk of a series, Hogen introduces the Dharma as a practical path for transforming life's challenges into wisdom, compassion, and clarity. Drawing on the Four Noble Truths, he reframes suffering as “challenge” and emphasizes that everything in our inner life is workable when met directly. The talk focuses on cultivating a clear mind through slowing down, presence, and discernment, learning to distinguish facts from problems, and understanding what is truly ours to carry. With humor and plainspoken examples, Hogen outlines how practice helps us meet fear, confusion, and dissatisfaction at the root—laying the foundation for real, lived transformation rather than quick fixes or abstract solutions. From Heart of Wisdom Sunday night on January 11, 2026. ★ Support this podcast ★

Dharma talk by Melissa Myozen Blacker, Rōshi, on February 10, 2026

In this session the Dharma talk was given by Tasjha Dixon, February 8, 2026. Music was provided by Barefoot Bran Music

"February Meditation Challenge - Week 2" is a Dharma sharing based on the book by Sharon Salzberg "Real Happiness" and starts with a review of Week 1 and then moves into looking ahead to Week 2 of building a daily meditation practice. I hope you'll join us as we work toward establishing or strengthening our practices, and if you are local we will be culminating on March 1st with a Daylong to celebrate and keeping what we build together. Enjoy!https://bio.reverendgeorgebeecher.com

Welcome to Season 8 of Ojas Oasis. "This season begins with a life update that feels less like a chapter and more like a quantum leap. I've moved to Austin, Texas, and the past few months have been nothing short of magic—an intricate web of synchronicities unfolding at a pace that has stretched time itself. Some days have felt like entire lifetimes, shaped by tectonic inner and outer shifts happening at lightning speed.There were moments where the velocity felt almost too much, until I remembered who I am, why I'm here, and what I'm devoted to. When I remember that this path is Dharma, and that it is walked in devotional love, everything recalibrates. The body softens. The nervous system exhales. Even rest becomes an initiation.This journey of building an Ayurveda clinic from vision to reality has been a sacred dance between action and surrender, between my fiery Pitta drive and a deep return to the Divine Feminine. And there are three pillars that have carried me here.First and foremost: my devotion to The Divine and to the Dharma entrusted to me. When you are asked to carry a sacred torch, there is no alternative path—only service, only integrity, only forward motion in love. Second: my friendships and community. My heart overflows when I think of the people who have nourished me, believed in me, and expanded my capacity simply by standing beside me. No poem could ever capture my gratitude—so instead, I choose to live it. A life as poetry. Gratitude expressed in motion, and in stillness when needed.And third: my teachers: those who have walked this path long before me, who initiated me into this lineage, who continue to pray for me as I step into a new level of responsibility and service.Austin has embraced me with open arms. Casa de Luz, the wellness village where Ojas Oasis has found its physical home, feels less like a location and more like family. It is my great honor to step into the role of Austin's village Vaidya and to open the doors of Ojas Oasis as a living, breathing space for healing.I'm so excited to share this journey with you, what it's taken to bring a soul vision into form, the lessons along the way, and what it truly means to build something rooted in devotion, community, and ancient wisdom.May The Divine continue to protect and guide our collective healing journey and bless this space." - SashaSend us a textFor 20% off Kerala Ayurveda products, use code OjasOasis at checkoutFor 20% off GarryNSun products, use code OJASOASIS20 at checkoutFor 20% off Ora Cacao products, use OJASOASIS20 at checkout Receive $500 off your Panchakarma retreat at SoHum Healing Resort with code OjasOasisPK2025 Support the showTo learn more about working with us, please visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube

In this episode, we talk about why compassion rather than frustration, is the best foundation for true inner change.Thoughts or questions you would like to share? Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.

Dharma talk by Alan Richardson Sensei, on February 8, 2026

In this episode, you will hear a daily reminder from Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim about the importance of virtue in business life. It makes a difference whether we have virtue or not. You will hear a true story about a successful man.Thank you very much, Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim.All my love,Your Gak Duk

In dieser Folge hörst Du ein Daily Reminder von Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim über die Wichtigkeit der Tugend für das Geschäftsleben. Es macht einen Unterschied, ob wir Tugend haben, oder nicht. Du hörst eine wahre Geschichte eines erfolgreichen Mannes.Vielen Dank Dae Poep Sa Nim.Alles Liebe,Deine Gak Duk

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In this talk, Kisei explores the Bodhisattva path as a life oriented toward love for the world and responsiveness to suffering. Drawing on Mahayana teachings, Shantideva's Way of the Bodhisattva, and contemporary reflections, she distinguishes between boundless compassion as our true nature and active compassion as a practice we cultivate. Introducing the “five compassions”—wise, fierce, patient, joyful, and unified—Kisei offers practical guidance for living the Bodhisattva vow with discernment, humility, and sustainability, while avoiding the pitfalls of burnout, righteousness, and pity. The talk invites practitioners to embody compassion in ways that are grounded, aligned, and responsive to real conditions. ★ Support this podcast ★

Ratnaghosha commemorates the death of the Buddha not by focusing on death, but rather by focusing on the Buddha's early life and the myriad manifestations of impermanence. Talk given by Ratnaghosha at the London Buddhist Centre's Parinirvana Day Festival, 2008. *** 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

Air Date - 05 February 2026Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:~ A Path Without a Guru~ Is Our Dharma Up for Discussion?~ Why Do We Avoid Yamas and Niyamas in Our Practice?~ Vibrational Healing~ Staying Calm Under Pressure#Sannyas #Spirituality #SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati #InspirationAndTransformation #Hinduism #Yoga #NonprofitVisit the Inspiration and Transformation show page http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/inspiration-and-transformation/Connect with Sadhvi at https://www.sadhviji.orgSubscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/

Norman Fischer gives the twelfth talk of the Dhammapada series to the Everyday Zen dharma seminar.  The Dhammapada or “Path of Dharma” is a collection of verses in the Pali Canon that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, meditation and wisdom and emphasizes practical guidance for living a virtuous life. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dhammapada-Talk-12.mp3

In this retreat talk, Jogen explores love, yielding, and aimlessness as essential dimensions of Zen practice. Beginning with love as the ground of awakening—from kindness toward oneself to devotion to ending suffering—he offers practical guidance for integrating warmth, relaxation, and embodied presence into meditation. The talk unpacks distraction and return as the natural texture of practice, introduces the Mahayana teachings of signlessness, wishlessness, and aimlessness, and points to how releasing the habit of striving opens timelessness and freedom. Throughout, Jogen emphasizes sincere effort, deep yielding to the present moment, and the way an awakened heart-mind naturally interpermeates and benefits the wider world. This is talk 3 of the 2026 Dharma Gates retreat at Great Vow. ★ Support this podcast ★

Occasionally, Peter provides an opportunity for open questions or comments about Buddhist doctrine or practice experiences.  During this talk there are comments about retreat experiences, specifically one organized through the teachings of S. N. Goenka.  There are also questions about practices such as full body scans.  Peter responds to a question regarding any similarities between Buddhist Madhyamaka concepts and Advaita Vedanta, a Hindu view on non-self.

Practical advice from a straight-talking former criminal and occasionally profane Dharma teacher.  Vinny Ferarro has practiced insight meditation (vipassanā) since the mid-90s. He's the Guiding Teacher of the Big Heart City Sangha in San Francisco and has led a weekly sitting group for almost two decades. As a fully empowered Dharma Teacher through Spirit Rock/IMS, he has taught residential retreats at various centers and currently leads Spirit Rock's Year to Live course.  This episode originally dropped in May of 2024, but we're re-posting it because it was one of our most successful episodes.  In this episode we talk about: Alignment Vinny's concept of "flashing your basic goodness" Noting practice The deep satisfaction in not seeking satisfaction Redirecting awareness Being an "empathetic witness" for yourself When to opt for distraction Not taking what's not yours  Vinny's ancestor practice What is the connection between seeing our family patterns and not taking what is not ours?   How loyal have we been to our suffering? Related Episodes: How To Be Okay No Matter What | Kamala Masters Vitamin E: How To Cultivate Equanimity Amidst Political Chaos | Roshi Joan Halifax Non-Preachy Ethics | Jozen Tamori Gibson Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Thanks to our sponsors:  LinkedIn:  Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn ads and get a $250 credit for the next one. Just go to linkedin.com/happier. Tonal:   Go to tonal.com and use the promo code Happier for $200 off your purchase. Cozy Earth: Go to cozyearth.com/HARRIS for up to 20% off! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

Borrowing the title, "There Is No God and He Is Always with You" from Zen teacher Brad Warner, Mikey Noechel gives a talk on the concept of God and how it relates to Buddhist practice, specifically the heart practices: Loving Kindness, Compassion, Gratitude, and Equanimity.This talk was recorded at the Radical Kindness New Years Retreat 12/28/25 - 1/2/26 in Bay St. Louis, MS. 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

On this season of Live Vedanta, we're unpacking the 70 verses at the heart of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. Chapter 5, Verse 7 centers on the theme of doershiplessness, deepening the focus on Karma Yoga and self-development. By purifying the mind, overcoming the ego and senses, and seeing the Spirit in all beings, we act dynamically and freely, unbound by our actions while uplifting ourselves and others.➡️ To maximize your experience of this season, we encourage you to request your FREE copy of the Essential Love eBook. Incorporating accessible translations and practical application, the eBook accompanies each episode with additional ways to learn, synthesize, and reflect on key insights.

For episode 279, Jack Kornfield returns to the Metta Hour to talk about his new book, “All in This Together: Stories and Teachings for Loving Each Other and Our World.”Jack trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, Burma, and India and has taught worldwide since 1974. He is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practices to the West. He is the cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and of Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. He holds a PhD in clinical psychology and has written more than fifteen books, including The Wise Heart, A Path with Heart, and more. In this conversation, Sharon and Jack speak about:The impetus for Jack's new bookThe universe is made of storiesBeginner's Mind as the goal of practiceAjahn Chah's squirrel story How repetition factors into storytellingTrusting the gifts of interconnectedness Ram Dass as the great public neuroticThe glance of mercyThe Bodhisattva VowEnvisioning generosity to change the worldWorking with our expectationsDespair is not the end of the storyMindful Service as a source of happinessThe Insight Meditation Society's 50th anniversaryThe founding of IMS told by JackHow the Dharma evolves across culturesThis episode closes with a guided meditation from Jack. Learn more about Jack's many offerings right here and get yourself a copy of his new book All in This Together.Join the IMS 50th anniversary online celebration on February 14th, 2026! Learn more and register right here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this important teaching, the Buddha invites us to become intimate with the human condition and to see how we create levels of suffering for ourselves. There is also the recognition that there is a way out - the Eightfold Path. Mary also reflects on Stephen Batchelor's Four Tasks which brings a pragmatic lens to this essential teaching. Recorded Jan 31, 2026 in the virtual worldSend me a text with any questions or comments! Include your name and email if you would like a response - it's not included automatically. Thanks.Visit Mary's website for more info on classes and teachings.

This talk explores the Buddhist teaching of impermanence as the foundation of liberation and ethical living. Reflecting on the meaning of a “new year,” it examines how fixed ideas about self, time, and identity create suffering, and how seeing the fluid, moment-to-moment nature of experience opens creativity, responsibility, and freedom. Through teachings on letting go, vow, and integrity, the talk invites practitioners to align their deepest intentions with daily life, discovering how personal practice naturally becomes service to the world. ★ Support this podcast ★

What if the business model you've been duct-taping together is the very thing keeping you from the success you're meant for in 2026? Are you still arguing for your limitations while wondering why your growth has stalled? After a much-needed break to celebrate our wedding and recharge on our honeymoon, Jenni and I are back behind the mic to get real about the massive shifts happening in our industry! We've seen more disruption in the last 12 months than in the past two decades combined, and a "wait and see" approach is no longer an option.  In this episode, we unpack the mental shifts required to actually thrive in this new climate. We talk about why your true desires are actually a map to your purpose, how to stop self-sabotaging with goals that don't line up with your actions, and why you have to clean up the mental "mud" if you want to keep the results you're after. It is time to reclaim your agency and stop letting your brain's old predictions dictate what's possible for you, because the world needs your unique frequency now more than ever. If you haven't yet signed up for my free weekly newsletter for online experts, The Digital CEO Weekly, you can sign up now and get it delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning at www.jameswedmore.com/newsletter.  Hey there, Digital CEO! If you're loving this episode and you know this is your year to finally build, launch, or scale your digital business the right way — then I've got something for you. Business By Design, my signature program that gives you everything you need to design a leveraged, profitable digital product business, only opens once a year… If you want to be the FIRST notified when doors are open, you can get on the waitlist for BBD 2026 right now. That way, you'll be the first to know when we open enrollment again (and trust me, you do not want to miss it!). Head to www.businessbydesign.net/ and join the waitlist today! Snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag us, @jameswedmore and @jenniwedmore. We'd love to hear what resonated with you the most from this episode and especially what you want covered in future ones!  In this episode you'll hear:  A look at the current state of the industry and why more disruption has happened in the last 12 months than in the previous 20 years The "Wait and See" trap that many entrepreneurs fall into and why waiting for the economy or industry to "get better" is a recipe for failure Why high performance is actually a state of being rather than a set of actions, and how to operate from your "future self" today The "Grow Where You Are" challenge that encourages you to stop looking for success in the next course or strategy and find it in your current environment A deep dive into the "Desire is Dharma" framework and how to distinguish between ego-driven goals and your soul's true path Why falling in love with the process of contribution is the only way to actually reach your financial targets My "Dirty Dog and White Sheets" metaphor for identifying where your business goals and your mental fears are completely out of alignment Why resourcefulness is the ultimate antidote to fear and how to build the resiliency muscle that allows you to handle any obstacle A final call to reclaim your self-agency by realizing that personal, professional, and spiritual growth are the only things you can never outsource to AI For full show notes and links, visit: www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/blog/799 

About Katie FarinasKatie Farinas is a midlife coach, yoga teacher, and spiritual guide who helps women navigate midlife with clarity, peace, purpose, and empowerment. Through yoga philosophy, mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and energy-based practices, Katie supports women in reconnecting with their intuition and stepping fully into their most aligned and authentic selves.✨ Explore Katie's work and offerings:Visit Katie's websiteJoin the newsletter for soulful insightsRead and watch on SubstackBook a reflective Insight SeatSchedule a Clarity Call

In this 1970s interview, Ram Dass sits down with psychologist Daniel Goleman to discuss why people aren't happier, the power of meditation, and the delight of simplicity. Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ramdass and get on your way to being your best self.This podcast is also sponsored by Magic Mind. Visit https://www.magicmind.com/ramdasshere to get 20% off of your order!This episode of Here and Now is a conversation between Ram Dass and Daniel Goleman. Daniel begins by asking Ram Dass to help us understand why people aren't happier. Ram Dass discusses the suffering that arises from clinging to sense experiences, our strong attachment to our identities, and awakening to the realization that there is no absolute reality.Daniel asks, practically speaking, how a person can begin to change. Ram Dass explores how real change comes from within, not from external circumstances. We can embrace the delight of simplicity and learn how to quiet our minds.Ram Dass provides an example of the power of meditation. He and Daniel discuss entering the space behind thought and how the intellect is a terrific servant but a terrible master. Ultimately, it's better to be identified with our being, rather than our knowing or doing. The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to engage in meaningful discussions about the podcast. We invite you to join us and share your curiosities, insights, and wisdom. Sign up for the General Fellowship to receive event invitations directly in your inbox.About Daniel Goleman:Daniel is an internationally known psychologist and author. His New York Times bestselling book, Emotional Intelligence, was named one of the 25 “Most Influential Business Management Books” by TIME Magazine. Daniel is also a board member of the Mind & Life Institute, an organization that fosters dialogues and research collaborations among contemplative practitioners and scientists. Daniel has organized a series of intensive conversations between the Dalai Lama and scientists, and further merged Dharma and science, coauthoring Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body. Learn more about Daniel's work at danielgoleman.infoAbout Ram Dass:Ram Dass's spirit has been a guiding light for generations, carrying millions along on the journey. Ram Dass teaches that through the Bhakti practice of unconditional love, we can all connect with our true nature. Through these teachings, Ram Dass has shared a little piece of his guru, Maharaj-ji, with all who have listened to him. Learn more at ramdass.org.“But we don't yet appreciate the delight that comes from simplicity. Some of our poets, people like Whitman and all, have described it, but we've never really bought it yet. We really don't understand that in that simplicity lies a space in which one can plumb one's own depths of being and appreciate that who you are is an entity that has taken birth, that is passing through a series of experiences, all of which are useful in order to awaken to one's deeper self.” – Ram DassSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.