Podcasts about Dharma

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Rev. Margaret Clyde gives a Dharma talk at the end of an introductory retreat and poses the question to the audience, "what did you come here for?". Rev. Margaret shares her own experience in trying to answer that question for herself and how she eventually encountered the first teaching of Zen which is to 'set your slippers straight'. This talk was given at Shasta Abbey on Sunday November 16, 2025.YouTube: https://youtu.be/9OsaLAVJOmETwitter/X: @shastaabbey

Dharma practice is inherently countercultural.  We're asked to go against the current.  Doing this requires that we develop certain skills.  In an effort to practice simplicity, we practice certain skills.  We learn to see the drawbacks of chasing after sense pleasures; and we learn to know the joy of simplicity.  In this talk, Peter Doobinin describes the skills that the dharma student cultivates, in making the path, in practicing simplicity, in knowing the joy that it brings.  The talk was given in the fall of 2025. NY Dharma: www.nydharma.org 

In this lecture, Dr Pankaj Jain, Professor and Head of Humanities & Languages and Director of The India Centre at FLAME University, explains the Ten Theories of Religion used across anthropology, sociology, psychology, and phenomenology. Drawing on global scholarship and Indian traditions, the lecture examines how religion functions, why humans practice it, and how Dharma shapes culture, ethics, and society.Based on foundational thinkers such as Tylor, Frazer, Freud, Jung, Durkheim, Weber, Marx, Evans-Pritchard, William James, Mircea Eliade, and Clifford Geertz, this session explores key themes including animism, psychological interpretations, social cohesion, critical theory, mysticism, sacred space, cultural systems, and narrative traditions.Topics covered:• What is religion ,and why study it• Historical-comparative theories• Psychology of religion• Functionalist and sociological approaches• Critical and feminist insights• Phenomenology and religious experience• Sacred and profane• Anthropology and cultural logic• Symbolic and interpretive theories• Narrative and storytelling in religious traditions• Applications to Indian contexts, including Ramayana traditions, tribal narratives, sacred geography, and Dharma-based ethicsThis lecture is part of Dr Jain's broader work on Dharma, sustainability, Indian knowledge systems, and the global study of religion.For more talks, research, and updates:• Faculty page: https://www.flame.edu.in/faculty/pankaj-jain• Discover India podcast• Social media: @ProfPankajJain#TenTheoriesOfReligion#PankajJain#FLAMEUniversity#ReligiousStudies#DharmaStudies#StudyOfReligion#ReligionAndSociety#AnthropologyOfReligion#PsychologyOfReligion#SociologyOfReligion#PhenomenologyOfReligion#MirceaEliade#WilliamJames#MaxWeber#Durkheim#CliffordGeertz#IndianKnowledgeSystems#RamayanaStudies#SacredGeography#ComparativeReligion

In this episode of the Harmony Inspired Health podcast, Dr. Harmony Robinson-Stagg explores the concept of Dharma, emphasizing that it transcends mere career definitions. She discusses how understanding one's purpose involves embodying wholeness and aligning with one's true nature, as informed by Ayurveda and Vedic philosophy. The conversation delves into the significance of the doshas in expressing Dharma and the role of Vedic psychology in discerning true purpose from ego-driven goals. Dr. Harmony provides practical steps for listeners to reconnect with their Dharma as they approach the new year, encouraging self-reflection and alignment with one's higher self.Chapters00:00 Understanding Dharma: Beyond Career05:06 The Role of Ayurveda in Discovering Purpose09:59 Exploring the Doshas and Their Dharmic Expressions14:36 Vedic Psychology: The Mind and Dharma19:21 Practical Steps to Align with Your DharmaConnect with Harmony:Get the book - Ayurveda & The alchemy Of HER; https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/book/FREE Masterclass: Intro to Ayurveda For Health & Wellness Professionals ⁠https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/masterclass-ayurveda-for-wellness-professionals/⁠Website: ⁠https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au⁠Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/harmony.inspired.ayurveda⁠Become a certified Ayurveda Holistic Health Coach: ⁠https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/ayurveda-alchemist/⁠Book a FREE Clarity Call with Harmony: https://p.bttr.to/3r0ymHbTemple of higHERself™ Activation: https://ayurveda-alchemist-academy.thinkific.com/courses/higHERself-activations

Denis Malis nous partage son "inspiration du moment avec Zangpo".Enseignant de yoga, formateur en méditation et instructeur du Dharma, Denis Malis transmet depuis de nombreuses années l'art de la pleine conscience. Disciple du Yogi Chodpa Lama Rinpoche, il a fondé plusieurs lieux dédiés à la pratique et à l'accompagnement spirituel.Chaque mois, il nous partage un thème inspiré de son livre: "Méditation, la simplicité de l'être"  Mama Editions.Dans ce 2ème épisode, il nous parle de la prière de Saint François d'Assise.Laissons-nous inspirer par la sagesse de ses mots...Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this talk, Hogen explores how the teachings of Affirming Faith in Mind illuminate the way we meet family, conflict, and connection—especially during the holiday season. He reflects on the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha as refuges that steady us in the midst of strong opinions, old patterns, and the familiar dynamics that arise when we gather with others.This talk was given on November 30th 2025. ★ Support this podcast ★

Healing isn't a checkbox; it's a way of relating to what hurts. We sit down with Insight Meditation teacher and author Justin Michelson to explore a grounded path through stress, pain, and trauma that begins with self-compassion and widens into nature, lineage, and something larger than ourselves. Justin's website: JustinMichelsonDharma.comJustin's book: The Dharma of HealingFrom his first teen meditation class to hard-won lessons with overwhelming energies, Justin shares how he moved from striving to surrender—trading the warrior stance for a bow that restores safety and connection.We dive into a powerful framework he calls the four turnings of the wheel of healing: surface compassion for daily frictions, depth compassion for buried fear and grief, collective compassion for what family and culture seeded in us, and universal compassion that lets us rest in a benevolent field. Along the way, we unpack his striking metaphor of self-aversion as psychological autoimmunity—how our ancient impulse to pull away from pain turns inward and keeps wounds stuck—and how kind attention unwinds that loop. For listeners far from forests, Justin offers simple, sensory ways to let nature be a teacher: a patch of sun, a street tree, the feel of wind as a reminder that we're held by more than our thoughts.Justin also opens a window into his Native Foods Nursery, where tending edible native plants becomes a living practice of reciprocity and belonging. Teaching, for him, is shared practice—not perfection—where the goal is to help people remember their own inner wisdom and build resilience that can meet a turbulent world. If you've been craving practices that are practical, humane, and spacious enough for real life, this conversation offers a map and the companionship to walk it.If the episode resonates, share it with a friend who could use a gentler path forward, and leave a review so more people can find these practices. Subscribe for future conversations on mindfulness, compassion, and healing.Support the showAdd your 5‑star review — this really helps others find us. Free Mindfulness Exercises: MindfulnessExercises.com Certify To Teach Mindfulness: Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Work with Sean Fargo: Sean.mindfulnessexercises.com/ Reduce Chronic Pain: Pain.MindfulnessExercises.com Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.com

Mahasraddha speaks about becoming a true individual to the Oslo Sangha. He starts with the importance of being in touch with the bodhisattva ideal and the dangers of losing this connection. He then explores the relationship between the true individual, the positive group and the unhealthy group. This leads to an awareness of values and the importance of forgiving both ourselves and others when we don't manage to live up to the ideal. He also distinguishes individualism from individuality. Talk given in 2025. *** 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

W tym odcinku poruszamy temat jak wprowadzić Ajurwedę do domu, w którym nikt jej nie zna i nikt jej nie kuma. Grudzień od lat jest miesiącem, w którym do naszej firmy i do naszych działań przychodzą zupełnie nowi ludzie. W poprzednich latach działo się to przy okazji akcji „12 webinarów na 12 dni”, zaczynając od Bożego Narodzenia, i często jest tak, że po raz pierwszy w danym domu, w danym salonie czy samochodzie rozbrzmiewają informacje i wiedza dotycząca Ajurwedy. Kiedy już się do niej zapalisz, być może zechcesz wprowadzić ją w życie — ale jak to zrobić, jeśli nikt oprócz Ciebie w Twoim otoczeniu nie zna Ajurwedy i nie wie, o co w tym chodzi? Posłuchaj, jak to wygląda z naszej perspektywy wielu lat życia z Ajurwedą i uczenia ludzi Ajurwedy. Jak zawsze znajdziesz nas w formie podcastu albo możesz obejrzeć rozmowę na YouTube. Notatki do podcastu znajdziesz na stronie:https://agni-ajurweda.pl/329 Do wtorku 16 grudnia potrwają zapisy do 9-miesięcznego programu online Dharma z Ajurwedą. Tutaj znajdziesz wszystkie szczegóły: https://kurs.agni-ajurweda.pl/zaglosemsercaA już niebawem zaproszę Cię do programu Rok z Ajurwedą. Kurs ten rozpocznie się już w styczniu i jest rocznym programem, w którym zmienisz się na dobre wcielając w życie podstawowe ajurwedyjskie nawyki. Nie przegap i bądź na bieżąco dzięki liście oczekujących, którą znajdziesz tutaj: https://agni-ajurweda.pl/rza-lo/Jeśli tak jak nas fascynuje Cię ajurwedyjskie podejście do zdrowia i życia i myślisz o dołączeniu do Szkoły Ajurwedy, to zapraszam Cię do zapisu na listę osób zainteresowanych kolejną edycją tutaj: https://agni-ajurweda.pl/sa-lo/ Dzięki temu niczego nie przegapisz. Kolejne zapisy rozpoczną się po Nowym Roku.Jeśli interesuje Cię wsparcie w budowaniu lub rozwijaniu holistycznego biznesu, polecam Ajurweda Business Coaching. Kolejna edycja rusza dopiero w przyszłym roku, ale możesz już zapisać się na listę osób zainteresowanych tutaj: https://kurs.agni-ajurweda.pl/abc_lo

Tensioni e rilassamenti nel corpo sorgono e svaniscono continuamente. Ma cosa succede quando smettiamo di volerli cambiare e iniziamo semplicemente a osservarli? Questa meditazione vipassanā ci guida attraverso una scansione corporea consapevole, dal respiro che stabilizza la mente fino all'osservazione equanime di ciò che accade, momento per momento. Non per eliminare le tensioni, ma per cambiare il nostro rapporto con esse. Una pratica di circa 30 minuti, adatta a chi ha già familiarità con la meditazione di base. Riflessioni di Dharma guidate registrate da Sirimedho Stefano De Luca nel gruppo di meditazione dell'Associazione Kalyanamitta il 5 dicembre 2025. Se vuoi partecipare agli incontri, vai sul nostro sito, sezione Partecipa / Gruppi di meditazione.

Welcome to a new episode of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach Jo Confino explore the lifelong journey of self-forgiveness and how to forgive ourselves. How do we find the capacity to let go of past hurts and come into the fullness of our lives?  The conversation also touches upon themes like self-love, self-compassion, community, spiritual growth, impermanence, the coexistence of suffering and happiness, and the importance of ongoing practice. Brother Phap Huu discusses the Buddhist perspective of the Dharma threading through time, embracing past, present, and future; how loving oneself begins with recognizing and accepting one's stories and scars; the importance of treating oneself with kindness and compassion; acknowledging unskillful actions; practicing with the inner child; and much more. In addition, personal stories shared by the presenters illustrate how forgiveness and self-love evolve over time, and that forgiving oneself is vital for genuine compassion and service. The episode concludes with aspirations for the new year. Co-produced by the Plum Village App:https://plumvillage.app/ And Global Optimism:https://globaloptimism.com/ With support from the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation:https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/ List of resources Pilgrimage: ‘In the Footsteps of the Buddha’https://plumvillage.org/event/pilgrimage/in-the-footsteps-of-the-buddha-2 Being with Busyness: Zen Ways to Transform Overwhelm and Burnouthttps://www.parallax.org/product/being-with-busyness/ Calm in the Storm: Zen Ways to Cultivate Stability in an Anxious Worldhttps://www.parallax.org/product/calm-in-the-storm/ Interbeinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing The Way Out Is In: ‘Healing Our Inner Child: Pathways to Embrace Our Suffering (Episode #10)'https://plumvillage.org/podcast/healing-our-inner-child-pathways-to-embrace-our-suffering The Way Out Is In: ‘The Three Jewels (Episode #89)'https://plumvillage.org/podcast/the-three-jewels-episode-89 ‘Looking Deeply: Healing the Inner Child'https://plumvillage.org/articles/healing-the-inner-child The Inner Child (short guided meditation)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zauJYihF2fQ Dharma Talks: ‘Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels'https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/taking-refuge-in-the-three-jewels-sr-chan-duc-spring-retreat-2018-05-20 John Bradshawhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bradshaw_(author) Sutras: ‘Discourse on Knowing the Better Way to Live Alone'https://plumvillage.org/library/sutras/discourse-on-knowing-the-better-way-to-live-alone The Order of Interbeinghttps://plumvillage.org/community/order-of-interbeing Quotes “What we have learned in the art of mindful living and the art of love and understanding is that we are ever-changing. We’re constantly changing. The Buddha has said that we cannot bathe in the same river twice. When we bathe in that river, the river is not the same and we are not the same.” “The Buddha says that suffering is made of non-suffering elements – and that means you have happiness inside.” “What I’ve learned from my journey is that healing is always a verb.” “There is no way to healing; healing is the way.” “Our practice of listening is very important. When we say we have to learn to listen, listen not to respond, but just to listen. Listen to acknowledge, accept, and witness.” “It’s important to be in the present moment, but it's also important to have an aspiration to bring into the present moment – not to see in the future, but to see coming alive right now.”

This is one of the first exercises for developing your constitution for 2026. You could take some time to examine what values means, and look at some of the values. This is a nice list from Brené Brown of values that we may look forward to developing. It's not necessarily values we have now, but it just means what we consider worthwhile, where we'd like to put our attention. You know, the word "worship? It originally comes from where the word "worth", and when you put "-ship" on the end of something, it turns into a noun. And over time, "worth-ship" morphed into "worship." So what we consider value is that place where we worship. What are the values? Now I'll just give another element to this: All of these values are metaphysical. How will you measure empathy? You can't do it empirically. Empirically, you can't go to Ace Hardware and get a meter that measures empathy. You can judge how generous somebody is, but you don't know how much they have, so are they being really generous? These values are intrinsically metaphysical; they are beyond the physical world. So looking at them, feeling them, feeling separation from them, wanting to develop them, this is also part of spiritual development. When we become aware of the plethora of values that are available for cultivation, we can uplift our spirit, our spiritual part of life, by becoming aware of them. ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #successsadhana #spiritualvalues #goalsetting #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose

“Gratitude Balancing Rage” is a Dharma talk and brief guided meditation on how the heart can widen even in moments when it feels tight, hot, and reactive. We explore why rage contracts our world down to a single point and how gratitude gently expands it again. We cover a lot, including some practical ways to bring gratitude into real-time moments of anger without bypassing or pretending. Enjoy!https://bio.reverendgeorgebeecher.com

Quando qualcuno ci insulta per strada, è davvero solo ascolto quello che accade? O si scatenano pensieri, reazioni, rabbia? Il Buddha paragona la nostra reattività al toro che carica il drappo rosso. Ci invita a fermarci: nella vista ci sia solo la vista, nell'udito solo l'udito. Non reprimere, ma vedere chiaramente ciò che sorge e svanisce. Da questa osservazione nasce la libertà. Provate oggi: quando qualcosa vi fa reagire, osservate. C'è un suono, una sensazione. State aggiungendo qualcosa? Riflessioni di Dharma registrate da Sirimedho Stefano De Luca nel gruppo di meditazione dell'Associazione Kalyanamitta il 12 dicembre 2025. Se vuoi partecipare agli incontri, vai sul nostro sito, sezione Partecipa / Gruppi di meditazione.

The Age of AI, Dharma, and Reality with Deepak Chopra Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP, FRCP, is a consciousness explorer and a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. Dr. Chopra is co-founder of DeepakChopra.ai, his AI twin and well-being advisor. He also co-founded Cyberhuman.ai, a transformative suite of personalized health and well-being solutions. He is a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego, and serves as a senior scientist with Gallup Organization. He is also an Honorary Fellow in Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. TIME Magazine has described Dr. Chopra as “one of their top 100 most influential people.” He is the author of over 95 books, translated into over forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. His bestselling books include The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success; Ageless Body, Timeless Mind; Quantum Healing; The Book of Secrets; You Are the Universe; Life After Death; and The Way of the Wizard. His most recent book is Digital Dharma: How AI Can Elevate Spiritual Intelligence and Personal Well-Being. His mission is to create a more balanced, peaceful, joyful, and healthier world. His website is DeepakChopra.com. Deepak shares how artificial intelligence (AI) can become a tool for awakening rather than destruction. While acknowledging that technological progress has surpassed our emotional and spiritual evolution, he offers insight into how we can utilize AI to support our own movement toward wisdom, compassion, and dharma. Used consciously, it can help us remember who we are, deepen our spiritual intelligence, and live in greater alignment with our higher self. New Thinking Allowed CoHost, Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L, is an intuitive healer and health coach based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Emmy is the founder of the Intuitive Connections and Holistic OT communities. She is the author of Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance With Relationships, Health, and Spirituality. Her website is https://emmyvadnais.com (Recorded on November 5, 2025) For a short video on How to Get the Most From New Thinking Allowed, go to https://youtu.be/aVbfPFGxv9o Check out our new website for the New Thinking Allowed Foundation at http://www.newthinkingallowed.org. There you will find our incredible, searchable database as well as our new, FREE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE. Also, opportunities to shop and to support our video productions. There, you can also subscribe to our FREE, WEEKLY NEWSLETTER! For a complete, updated list with links to all of our videos, see https://newthinkingallowed.com/Listings.html. Check out New Thinking Allowed’s AI chatbot. You can create a free account at https://ai.servicespace.org When you enter the space, you will see that our chatbot is one of several you can interact with. While it is still a work in progress, it has been trained on 1,600 NTA transcripts. It can provide intelligent answers about the contents of our interviews. It’s almost like having a conversation with Jeffrey Mishlove. To buy a high-quality, printed version of the New Thinking Allowed Magazine, go to nta-magazine.magcloud.com. To join the NTA Psi Experience Community on Facebook, see https://www.facebook.com/groups/1953031791426543/. To download and listen to audio versions of the New Thinking Allowed videos, visit our podcast at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-thinking-allowed-audio-podcast/id1435178031. Download and read Jeffrey Mishlove’s Grand Prize essay in the Bigelow Institute competition, Beyond the Brain: The Survival of Human Consciousness After Permanent Bodily Death. https://www.bigelowinstitute.org/docs/1st.pdf If you would like to join our team of volunteers, helping to promote the New Thinking Allowed YouTube channel on social media, editing and translating videos, creating short video trailers based on our interviews, helping to upgrade our website, or contributing in other ways (we may not even have thought of), please send an email to friends@newthinkingallowed.com. To order Intuitive Development by Emmy Vadnais, click here: https://amzn.to/35sbLIA. To order Digital Dharma by Deepak Chopra, go to: https://amzn.to/4oBmEOl To order New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: Is There Life After Death? click on https://amzn.to/3LzLA7Y To order Russell Targ: Ninety Years of ESP, Remote Viewing, and Timeless Awareness, go to https://amzn.to/4aw2iyr To order UFOs and UAP – Are We Really Alone?, go to https://amzn.to/3Y0VOVh

Sue Moon gives the sixth 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/2025/12/Dhammapada-Talk-6-Sue-Moon-Keep-Company-With-the-Wise.mp3

This week, Justin sits down with bestselling author Laura McKowen for an honest, layered conversation about sobriety, identity, creative calling, and the slow, often painful work of becoming whole. Together they explore:• Why “place” matters for emotional and spiritual grounding• The strange internal pull that guides creative people long before they have language for it• How early snippets of desire can act as breadcrumbs into a future self• The difference between writing for yourself and writing for publication• Why AA saved Laura's life—and where its framing can unintentionally keep people small• How relapse, repeated “Day Ones,” and imperfect recovery are part of the human journey• The relationship between money, creativity, and integrity• Why the long work of sobriety is ultimately a long work of identityThe episode closes with a reading from In the Low and a reflection on why wholeness—not speed, not perfection—is the actual goal.Laura's Website - https://www.lauramckowen.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/laura_mckowen Links For Justin:Read Justin's SubstackOrder In The Low - NEW Book with Scott EricksonCoaching with JustinOrder In Rest - New Book of PoemsOrder Sacred StridesJustinMcRoberts.comSupport this podcastNEW Single - Let GoNEW Music - Sliver of HopeNEW Music - The Dood and The BirdThe Book - It Is What You Make itHearts and Minds Amazon Barnes and Noble

In this talk, Jogen explores the human habit of comparing ourselves to others—and to imagined versions of ourselves—through the lens of the classic Zen text Affirming Faith in Mind. While difference is inherent in experience, comparison is optional. Jogen examines how the mind's natural ability to perceive distinction easily collapses into judgment, envy, regret, and self-critique, and how meditation reveals the space prior to mental elaboration.This talk was given during the Heart of Wisdom Wednesday night program. ★ Support this podcast ★

Chapter 3, Verse 9 of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita explores the theme of dedication, as Shri Krishna explains that our attitude in action matters just as much as our intention. By engaging in selfless and dedicated actions, we dissolve the ego and sense of separation, experiencing true freedom—while selfish actions only deepen our limitations. ➡️ 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.

R.A.I.N. is described as a useful approach to cultivating insight.  During this guided contemplation, Lezlie Laws provides suggestions for inner reflection that supports including  R.A.I.N. in one’s meditation practice.  It is intended to support “Working With Rain”, the Dharma talk that follows this meditation, and which has been posted within the website archive.

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna continues to give commentary on the text “How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path”. He unpacks the first two points in the seven-fold cause and effect, focused on the cultivation of bodhicitta. Various perspectives are offered on the methods to develop compassion for all beings and to explore our connection to one another. This episode was recorded on October 22nd, 2025.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.

The saying that life teaches you how to live it is so aligned with Buddhism's invitation to be present in each moment for whatever is at hand. Mary reflects on this topic and the wisdom of being present for our lives.Recorded Dec. 6, 2025 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 talk, Jōmon explores the deep connection between gratitude, generosity, and Dōgen's teaching of identity action—acting together as one body. Through reflections on Sōtō Zen practice, stories from contemporary teachers, and an extended look at the life and writings of Etty Hillesum, this episode invites us to discover the continuous availability of spiritual practice in every moment of our lives.This talk was given during the 2025 Gratitude Sesshin. ★ Support this podcast ★

(T. LOS ONCE RUDRAS DE LA TRANSFORMACIÓN INTERIOR) Este Rudra nos lleva a un lugar de Maestría interior y claridad de nuestro Dharma - camino. Es el Rudra que aparece cuando comprendemos nuestra naturaleza y nuestro lugar en este plano. Con este Rudra comprendemos todo lo que hemos venido caminando hasta hoy en nuestra vida y le damos orden y estructura. ¡Espero te inspire!

What do we do when we're faced with difficult questions? We reflect on this dilemma during today's episode.

On this special Dharma night, Subhadramati interviewed local Buddhist artist Amitajyoti about her work and practice. Excerpted from The Artist As True Individual - Interview with Amitajyoti, 2016. More on Amiyajyoti's work: https://www.cbarton-harvey.co.uk/ *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now: https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: Bite-sized clips - Buddhist inspiration three times a week. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dharmabytes-from-free-buddhist-audio/id416832097 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UHPDj01UH6ptj8FObwBfB

Dharma talk by David Dae An Rynick, Rōshi, on December 9, 2025

Dharma talk by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ, USA on 12/7/2025.

"Despite All My Rage" is a Dharma talk offered at Two Hands Sangha about the fire we feel when we're hurt, unseen, or misunderstood, and the cage we end up building around our own hearts. We explore what the Buddha taught about anger, why revenge never brings real freedom, and how we can reclaim our power by tending to the wound beneath the rage. If you've ever felt trapped in your anger…or exhausted by fighting battles that never seem to change anything…this talk is for you. Enjoy!https://bio.reverendgeorgebeecher.com

Sue Moon gives the fifth 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/2025/12/Dhammapada-Talk-5-Sue-Moon-Its-Ok-to-Want-to-be-Happy.mp3

ADZG 1264 ADZG Sunday Morning Dharma Talk by Rev. Hōgetsu Laurie Belzer The post Rohatsu sesshin – Day 5 – Tenzo Turning the Wheel of Dharma first appeared on Ancient Dragon Zen Gate.

In this session the Dharma talk was given by Daniel Scharpenburg, December 7, 2025. Music was provided by Barefoot Bran Music.

In this episode of The Wisdom Podcast, host Daniel Aitken is joined by David M. DiValerio. Join David and Daniel as they discuss David's newest book, Mountain Dharma: Meditative Retreat and the Tibetan Ascetic Self. David shares his journey into Tibetan Buddhist studies, as well as his experiences and research on Tibetan retreats over the […] The post David M. DiValerio: Mountain Dharma (#221) appeared first on The Wisdom Experience.

In this sesshin talk, Jōgen invites practitioners to turn directly toward the living fabric of experience with wonder and open-handedness. Reflecting on the Kesa verse and the teachings of the Third Ancestor, he points out how the thinking mind masquerades as a solver of problems while actually weaving most of them—and how practice uncovers the unmoving ground that allows all states to arise. Through guided inquiry, poetry, and humor, he encourages listeners to look, feel, and experience what this moment is truly made of beyond concepts of self, struggle, and separation. Jōgen reminds us that we are always being carried in the river of being, even when fear or habit causes us to thrash about. From this recognition, compassion, trust, and genuine freedom naturally reveal themselves.This talk is from 2025 Ancient Way Sesshin. ★ Support this podcast ★

How do we listen to the 'voice within'? How do we become an individual? How can imagination free us? Satyalila weaves together Sangharakshita's teachings on the True Individual with Blake to show us how to follow our golden thread towards greater clarity, receptivity and awareness. Talk given on a retreat for women who have asked for ordination as part of a series on 'The Group, the Individual and The Spiritual Community' given at Tiratanaloka Retreat Centre, as part of the series Becoming an individual in today's world, 2024. ••• 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      

ADZG 1263 ADZG Sunday Morning Dharma Talk by Rev. Hōgetsu Laurie Belzer The post Rohatsu sesshin – Day 4 – Turning the Wheel of Dharma first appeared on Ancient Dragon Zen Gate.

ADZG 1262 ADZG Sunday Morning Dharma Talk by Rev. Hōgetsu Laurie Belzer The post Rohatsu sesshin – Day 3 – Turning the Wheel of Dharma first appeared on Ancient Dragon Zen Gate.

Christopher Dumbleton gives the fourth 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/2025/12/Dhammapada-Talk-4-Christopher-Dumbleton.mp3

In recapping the benefits of stupas and the mantras to fill them, Rinpoche advises not to put all kinds of things inside the stupa, such as incomplete Dharma texts or wrong-view texts. He says that we need to be careful because what you put inside a stupa affects the monastery, nunnery, center, or family. It's also necessary to check what kind of person made the offering. If it comes from someone who has broken samaya with the guru, many others will lose faith.Rinpoche emphasizes that everything must be neat with the filling of different mantras in different parts of the stupa. The mantras should not be upside down as this can cause obstacles. The print should be perfectly clear without any smudges. Additionally, the person filling the stupa should be a devoted practitioner.Rinpoche recites the Requesting Prayer to the Lineage Lamas and clarifies some of the translations. In particular, he queries the use of ‘as' in the phrase, ‘to see the guru as Buddha'.Rinpoche explains that when ringing the bell at the end of mantra recitation, the meaning is to bring our awareness into emptiness. The bell signifies the wisdom of emptiness. At all other times, the meaning is an offering. Thus, when we use the bell, we shouldn't just play it, rather we should make an offering.From April 10 to May 10, 2004, Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave extensive teachings during the Mahamudra Retreat at Buddha House in Australia. While the retreat focused on Mahamudra, Rinpoche also taught on a wide range of Lamrim topics. This retreat marked the beginning of a series of month-long retreats in Australia. Subsequent retreats were held in 2011, 2014, and 2018, hosted by the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo.Find out more about Lama Zopa Rinpoche, his teachings and projects at https://fpmt.org/

Here, Sangharakshita emphasises the importance of distinguishing Buddhism as a universally applicable path of development from the specifically Eastern cultural forms it has been associated with in the past, and explains why an authentic, non-sectarian Buddhist movement is needed in the West. Excerpted from the talk entitled Western Buddhists and Eastern Buddhism, part of the series A New Buddhist Movement - the Meaning of the FWBO, 1979. *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now: https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: Bite-sized clips - Buddhist inspiration three times a week. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dharmabytes-from-free-buddhist-audio/id416832097 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UHPDj01UH6ptj8FObwBfB

ADZG 1261 ADZG Sunday Morning Dharma Talk by Rev. Hōgetsu Laurie Belzer The post Rohatsu sesshin – Day 2 – Turning the Wheel of Dharma first appeared on Ancient Dragon Zen Gate.

In this session the Dharma talk was given by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha, November 30, 2025. Music was provided by Barefoot Bran Music. 

"More Ferris, Less Cameron" is a Dharma talk and brief guided meditation on the topic of strong fixed views, and the pain and suffering that holding those can introduce to our lives. We dive into the subtle ways our beliefs hold us tight, and how compassion and curiosity can set us free. In a nutshell, we hold our views, but our strong fixed views hold us in a clenched fist. I hope you'll find something in this one that helps your life in some way. Enjoy!https://bio.reverendgeorgebeecher.com

How do we weave more beauty, purpose, and belonging into our days? This question sits at the heart of this closing episode of this series. A gentle inquiry for anyone feeling the speed of modern life, the subtle ache of disconnection, or simply the desire to live more fully.  Through personal stories from India and home, grounded research on longevity and connection, and ancient Indian wisdom from Yoga and Ayurveda, she explores what truly sustains us, the simple human threads we've carried for thousands of years. Together we look at what actually helps us thrive: relationships as the strongest predictor of health and happiness the deep physical impact of isolation (Harvard + Holt-Lunstad's research) the shared traits of long-living communities across the world the way nature lowers stress and restores vitality how meditating together synchronises our physiology the role of purpose in extending life and the ancient languages of rhythm, breath, presence, and intention Amisha weaves these with teachings on Prana (life force), Dinacharya (daily rhythm), the five elements, and the deeper meaning of Dharma, offering ten simple, human principles for living a beautiful and connected life. This episode is a reminder.  A way of returning to what we already know. A soft invitation to belong again.  The show notes and details of all mentioned courses and events will appear here at www.allthatweare.org (make sure you are on the newsletter for all the updates!)

Spiritual Mentor, Energy Alchemist, and best-selling author of Karma to Dharma: A New Age Guide to Becoming Superhuman, she guides people in awakening their innate Divine Magic and embodying their highest frequency. Her unique blend of mystical wisdom and grounded life experience—shaped by her Holistic MBA, multiple coaching certifications, and her journey through business, motherhood, and spiritual awakening—makes her message both transcendent and practical. This is one of my favorite conversations - ever.    We cover: The Law of Karmic Entanglement – the hidden "loophole" that keeps humanity stuck and how to break free From Karma to Dharma – the sacred path of reclaiming your power and living your soul's mission Walking-Karma – becoming an activator for others' transformation by embodying your light Manifestation Myths – why you're already a master manifester and how to consciously align your energy Ascending from 3D to 5D – rising beyond fear, limitation, and societal programming into sovereignty LIane is a joy. Relatable, loving and kind. She breaks complex topics into digestable pieces for you to digest. Join us as we navigate idea, tools and energies that heal.    Where to find Liane: Go to  https://www.lianemarielambert.com for your free guide on living a high vibrational lifestyle or to connect with Liane for your next steps on your journey.  Liane's Book: Karma to Darma: A Guide to Becoming Superhuman   Where to find Joni: wakeupwithjoni.com My book: Stop Look Choose: Your Journey to Peace and Freedom    

In this sesshin talk, Hōgen Roshi reflects on the heart of practice through the teachings of the Xin Xin Ming. He emphasizes that “what we turn our attention to becomes our world,” encouraging practitioners to stop believing the habitual thoughts that create suffering and to turn instead toward the intimate, living ground of experience—breath, aliveness, clarity, and ease. Through stories, humor, and examples from daily life, he illustrates how fixed beliefs obscure this root and how sesshin supports us in seeing beyond them. Hōgen reminds us that spiritual maturity does not come from thinking or emotion but from repeatedly returning to the still, spacious refuge at the center of our being. From this foundation, doubts fall away and genuine confidence in our true nature begins to grow.This talk was given during the 2025 Ancient Way Sesshin. ★ Support this podcast ★

Join Nick Zei and Hitesh in Rishikesh for a long-form conversation on the Bhagavad Gita and the hidden mechanics of consciousness. This is not a religious discussion. It is a direct exploration of how Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna reveals the structure of human experience, choice, and purpose.Most recent “What If with Nick Zei” episode (Bhagavad Gita episode currently in solo production):https://youtu.be/9efBN-qWxEQFind Hitesh on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@UC3wxPA1Sph–HxKGdOGVjrgSupport the podcast and the work:Direct contribution:https://donate.stripe.com/bJe3cn61Ic486iE1Q1fIs0821 Day Shadow Integration Challenge:https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ3cndua6JOayU7alfIs09Black Stuff:https://www.black-stuff.com/nickzeiAll other links:https://linktr.ee/nick.zeiThe Bhagavad Gita is presented here as a living manual for the modern seeker. The discussion moves through its core teachings:Dharma and action with clarityKarma Yoga and the mechanics of choiceBhakti Yoga and devotion as intelligenceJñāna Yoga and the unity of Self and SourceEquanimity, surrender, and flow as a mode of masteryNick and Hitesh connect the Gita with broader philosophies, the biblical tradition, and the modern creator's path. Expect exploration into identity, death, devotion, and navigating life with purpose.Filmed on the banks of the Ganga in Rishikesh, this episode weaves Eastern philosophy with modern consciousness studies. It reflects on the art of living and the practical structure of the Human Game.Host: Nick ZeiGuest: HiteshLocation: Rishikesh, IndiaChapters00:00 – Opening Context in Rishikesh03:25 – The Nature of Reality and Consciousness07:42 – Why Humans Feel Confused About Purpose12:36 – The Game of Life as a Spiritual System18:44 – Identity, Ego, and the Search for Clarity26:01 – The Inner War Between Thought and Awareness34:58 – Dharma and Aligned Action Explained42:17 – Karma Yoga and the Mechanics of Choice49:06 – Hidden Structures of the Mind55:38 – How Conditioning Shapes the Player01:03:24 – The Roots of Suffering and Self-Misunderstanding01:12:10 – True Spiritual Practice in the Modern World01:21:53 – How to Discern Truth from Illusion01:30:40 – Direct Experience and Inquiry01:37:58 – Vedic Knowledge and Universal Principles01:46:22 – What the Gita Suggests About Human Nature01:55:41 – The Path of Inner Mastery02:04:12 – The Field, Subtle Perception, and Awareness02:12:54 – Why Humans Fear Change02:20:33 – Consciousness Expanding Through the Player02:29:18 – Realization and Higher Intelligence02:37:06 – Integrating Teachings into Daily Life02:45:42 – The Journey Toward Self-Knowledge02:53:33 – Reflections in Rishikesh02:59:41 – Closing Message

During this talk, Peter responds to various questions regarding Buddhist concepts and coaching regarding meditation practice.  One topic frequently questioned about involves his current meditation practice and intentions regarding his annual self-retreat.

Mikey joins Dave Smith in collaboration with Flowering Lotus Meditation to discuss the importance of metta in mindfulness practice. Mikey and Dave will be teaching a retreat together December 28, 2025- Friday, January 2, 2026 in Bay St. Louis, MS.Learn more and sign up here: https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org  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