Podcasts about Impermanence

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. The first of a series of six episodes recorded during the pilgrimage ‘In the Footsteps of the Buddha’, this instalment was made in Varanasi, India, in February 2026. In this opening episode, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach Jo Confino are joined by Dharma teacher Shantum Seth to discuss the importance of understanding the Buddha as a fully human being; a boat journey on the sacred Ganges river at sunrise, from which it was possible to witness cremation and devotion; teachings on death and impermanence as daily practice; the importance of living in the present moment; and much more.The speakers also share personal experiences and reflections on their spiritual journeys, the role played by the community, and the continuation of the Buddha’s teachings through their own lives and practice.About the pilgrimage: In 1988, Shantum Seth was invited by Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) to organize a pilgrimage to the sacred sites associated with the Buddha's life across India. Subsequently, Thay encouraged Shantum to continue guiding such journeys each year, offering pilgrimage itself as a mindfulness practice—one that the Buddha had suggested. Shantum has been leading these transformative journeys ever since, offering people from around the world the opportunity to follow In the Footsteps of the Buddha with awareness and insight. After 15 years at the United Nations, Shantum left to volunteer with the Ahimsa Trust, which represents Thay's work in India and promotes the practice of “peace in oneself and peace in the world”. Through Buddhapath, his expression of Right Livelihood, Shantum continues to guide pilgrimages and share the wisdom and culture of the places he visits in India and across Buddhist Asia, cultivating community through these deeply meaningful journeys.To learn more about upcoming pilgrimages, visit www.buddhapath.com, or follow Shantum on Facebook and Instagram at @eleven_directions. Shantum Seth, an ordained Dharmacharya (Dharma teacher) in the Buddhist Mindfulness lineage of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, teaches in India and across the world. A co-founder of Ahimsa Trust, he has been a student of Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings for the past 35 years, and, since 1988, has led pilgrimages and other multi-faith, educational, cultural, spiritual, and transformative journeys across diverse regions of India and Asia. He is actively involved in educational, social, and ecological programmes, including work on cultivating mindfulness in society, including with educators, the Indian Central Reserve Police Force, and the corporate sector. Across various Indian sanghas, Dharmacharya Shantum is the primary teacher of different practices of mindfulness from Thich Nhat Hanh's tradition. List of resources The Way Out Is In: ‘Ancient Path for Modern Times: Active Nonviolence (Episode #70)'https://plumvillage.org/podcast/ancient-path-for-modern-times-active-nonviolence-episode-70 Interbeinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing Plum Village Traditionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plum_Village_Tradition ‘The Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings'https://plumvillage.org/mindfulness/the-14-mindfulness-trainings Sarnathhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarnath Dharadunhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dehradun_district Bodh Gayahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodh_Gaya Rajgirhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajgir Old Path White Cloudshttps://www.parallax.org/product/old-path-white-clouds Federico Fellinihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federico_Fellini Ghathttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghat Alara Kalama https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%80%E1%B8%B7%C4%81ra_K%C4%81l%C4%81ma Jack Kornfieldhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Kornfield Upanishadshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upanishads Sister Chan Khonghttps://plumvillage.org/about/sister-chan-khong Bodhi treehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhi_tree Mokshahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moksha Rishi Joan Halifaxhttps://www.joanhalifax.org/ Daily Contemplations on Impermanence & Interbeinghttps://plumvillage.org/daily-contemplations-on-impermanence-interbeing#the-five-remembrances Sutras: ‘Discourse on Knowing the Better Way to Live Alone'https://plumvillage.org/library/sutras/discourse-on-knowing-the-better-way-to-live-alone Sutrashttps://plumvillage.org/genre/sutras Leila Sethhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leila_Seth On Balancehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1754796.On_Balance_an_Autobiography Quotes “Every step is a miracle. Every breath is an offering.” “The transformation is both individual and collective – and not just right now; it is something which seeps into our understanding and informs our life. The real journey begins when you get home. When you see your familiar surroundings with these pilgrimage lenses, those are very, very important moments. When you see your familiar surroundings slightly differently, and you see what brings you suffering, what brings you joy, what brings a sense of ease, then you can tweak your life.” “Siddhartha always says, ‘I’m on this path not for power, not for leadership, but to find liberation within us.' And that means we have to be ready to let go of all of the ideology that we have received from our ancestors, not from just us, but from the lineage of our whole ancestors and society.” “We can be free amidst the suffering. We can still find our calm, our peace with every storm that arises, that manifests. We find a way to understand it, to embrace it even, because we see that that storm is a part of us.” “In the Mahaparinirvāṇa Sutta, the Buddha said, ‘Go to the places where I was born, died, where the first teachings were given, where I awakened.' But I think he’s saying, ‘Leave your familiar surroundings and explore, and you’ll find different seeds in your consciousness being touched, which are not touched when you go every day to work or in your familiar surroundings.' And that is the learning of yourself. It’s an interior journey on this exterior part.” “In India, your path to God is through your guru – but in the Buddha Dharma, the guru shows you the path, and you walk it. In the classic example of the Buddha pointing to the moon, he says, ‘Don’t get caught looking at my finger; look at the moon.'” “Somebody once asked Thay, ‘What happens when we die?' He said, ‘I don’t know, but I can tell you what happens when we’re alive.'” “The only ingredient that you have any control about for the future is the present. We can only act in the present. As you know, the past is gone, the future is an idea – but all these situations that arise in our lives, how do we respond appropriately? With ethics, with a sense of calm, with a sense of love, how can we respond appropriately to each situation? Because that is the ingredient for the future.” “The Buddha is saying, ‘Stay open, stay alive. This is the most precious moment. This is a gift. And when we die, we’ll have no control over it.'” “In Indian philosophy, we don't have only yes or no. We say, yes, no, neither yes or no, both yes and no. So it’s the idea that I am the same person, I’m a different person, I’m neither the same or a different person, and both the same person and the different person. That’s the Buddha Dharma’s understanding of continuity, birth and death, and in that we don’t get caught.” “Awakening is a collective awakening.” “The Buddha was teaching us how to be a human being, how to take both the joy and the happiness of being a human being, but also to understand the suffering of a human being, and then take suffering as a noble truth. But it’s a noble truth only because we can transform it – otherwise it’s just plain old suffering. Use suffering as the compost for liberation. Looking at the cause, knowing the path to overcome suffering. And that’s key in Buddha. Otherwise, death is suffering, loss is suffering. The Buddha is saying, ‘Take that and look at it deeply, transform it, and live your life today as if it’s your last moment, your first moment, your present moment, our present moment.'” “Secular in India means different from secular in the West. Secular in India means respecting all religions. It doesn’t mean non-religious. I was brought up in a household like that, where we had Hindu icons, Christian icons, Islamic icons, everything. And we would go to midnight mass or go to a mosque or go to a temple, but we were not religious. It was just respecting people like that. And we had friends from every religion.”

Ann Tashi Slater is a writer and speaker who invites us to explore how our personal histories and cultural inheritances shape who we are—and who we are still becoming—in a world defined by constant change.In her deeply moving new book, Traveling in Bardo: The Art of Living in an Impermanent World, Ann weaves together intimate stories of love, marriage, friendship, family, and creative life with the spiritual wisdom of her Tibetan heritage and the profound insights of Buddhist philosophy.What emerges is a luminous meditation on impermanence—not as something to resist or fear, but as a powerful teacher. In this conversation, we explore how embracing life's transience can open us to greater presence, deeper gratitude, and a more awakened way of living.#Impermanence #MeaningfulLiving #SpiritualGrowth #MindfulLiving #AwakenedLifeBook: Traveling in Bardo: The Art of Living in an Impermanent WorldInspirational Articles by Ann Tashi SlaterWalking Ourselves Back to AttentionLiving Well in the Between StateJoin Ann in person or online on March 28, 2026:NYC book talk

In this podcast, Bhante Sathi explores ignorance (moha) as one of the three root causes of suffering, explaining how our limited senses and unexamined beliefs create the illusion of a fixed, permanent self. He describes how ignorance fuels attachment, conflict, and materialism, while mindfulness helps us recognize our changing nature and “catch” ourselves in moments of blind reactivity. By cultivating wisdom through meditation, generosity, and compassion, we gradually remove layers of misunderstanding and learn to see reality more clearly.

Here I offer a guided meditation exploring different aspects of change in form.

This episode I am reading from Matt Mckay's book 'Lessons from the Afterlife'. • Offers a step-by-step process to unleash the unconscious and intuitive wisdom held in the awareness of your soul: Deep Knowledge Meditation • Includes guided journal prompts to help you listen to your heart and shine a light on your own deepest wisdom and soul knowledge • Shares channeled lessons from the author's late son Jordan on the mysteries of human existence, including what the divine or god is, the nature of a soul, the nature of matter and energy, the role of love in our lives, and the origin of the universe Human life is surrounded by mystery. At the center of this mystery are the questions: Why are we here? Is there a purpose to our existence, a reason why we're experiencing the beauty and pain of physical life? There is also the mystery of the universe itself. What is it and where did it come from? Religious and spiritual traditions have created complex cosmologies to answer these questions, but each tradition has a different answer, and we are left with profound uncertainty about deeper reality. As psychologist Matthew McKay reveals, we can each discover our own answers to these questions, our own inner truth, by connecting with the wisdom of our souls. In this guided workbook, McKay offers a step-by-step process to unleash the unconscious and intuitive wisdom held in the awareness of your soul. He explains how to use Deep Knowledge Meditation to access all of your soul's accumulated knowledge, everything you have learned across all of your incarnations. Channeling his late son, Jordan, a discarnate soul who has lived hundreds of lives, McKay shares Jordan's lessons on the mysteries of human existence, including what the Divine or God is, the nature of a soul, the nature of matter and energy, the role of love in our lives, and the origin of the universe. Accompanying these channeled teachings are journal prompts to be used with Deep Knowledge Meditation to help you listen to your heart and shine a light on your own deepest wisdom and soul knowledge. Guiding you on a journey of self-discovery, this book offers the opportunity to find your soul's truth about your life's purpose and the nature of physical reality. Bio Matthew McKay, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, professor of psychology at the Wright Institute, co-founder of Haight Ashbury Psychological Services, founder of the Berkeley CBT Clinic, and co-founder of the Bay Area Trauma Recovery Clinic, which serves low-income clients. He has authored and co-authored more than 40 books, including Seeking Jordan: How I Learned the Truth about Death and the Invisible Universe, The Luminous Landscape of the Afterlife: Jordan's Message to the Living on What to Expect After Death, Love in the Time of Impermanence, and Lessons from the Afterlife: A Deep Knowledge Meditation Guidebook. His website is seekingjordan.com. After Matthew's son died, he learned how to communicate with him in the afterlife. He shares messages he has channeled from his son, Jordan, and provides simple steps to communicate with loved ones to ease grief and experience love that continues without interruption after death. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFM73YPJ https://seekingjordan.com/ https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlifeMy book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We cling to things as if they won't change, but change is the nature of reality. When we embrace impermanence, we prepare ourselves for changes (big or small). In this episode, we explore how to embrace impermanence in order to let go of fear and anxiety. This way we can become fully present to those around us and more appreciative of life's fleeting pleasures.Episode 9: Embracing ImpermanenceThemes:Accepting changeBecoming presentHow to enjoy lifeBuddhist philosophyThe hero's journeyLetting go of fearWatch the episode on our YouTube channelIf you'd like to practice with others and bring these ideas into your life, join our weekly meditation community with Scott.

This week I'm talking to Matt Mckay about his book 'Lessons from the Afterlife'. • Offers a step-by-step process to unleash the unconscious and intuitive wisdom held in the awareness of your soul: Deep Knowledge Meditation • Includes guided journal prompts to help you listen to your heart and shine a light on your own deepest wisdom and soul knowledge • Shares channeled lessons from the author's late son Jordan on the mysteries of human existence, including what the divine or god is, the nature of a soul, the nature of matter and energy, the role of love in our lives, and the origin of the universe Human life is surrounded by mystery. At the center of this mystery are the questions: Why are we here? Is there a purpose to our existence, a reason why we're experiencing the beauty and pain of physical life? There is also the mystery of the universe itself. What is it and where did it come from? Religious and spiritual traditions have created complex cosmologies to answer these questions, but each tradition has a different answer, and we are left with profound uncertainty about deeper reality. As psychologist Matthew McKay reveals, we can each discover our own answers to these questions, our own inner truth, by connecting with the wisdom of our souls. In this guided workbook, McKay offers a step-by-step process to unleash the unconscious and intuitive wisdom held in the awareness of your soul. He explains how to use Deep Knowledge Meditation to access all of your soul's accumulated knowledge, everything you have learned across all of your incarnations. Channeling his late son, Jordan, a discarnate soul who has lived hundreds of lives, McKay shares Jordan's lessons on the mysteries of human existence, including what the Divine or God is, the nature of a soul, the nature of matter and energy, the role of love in our lives, and the origin of the universe. Accompanying these channeled teachings are journal prompts to be used with Deep Knowledge Meditation to help you listen to your heart and shine a light on your own deepest wisdom and soul knowledge. Guiding you on a journey of self-discovery, this book offers the opportunity to find your soul's truth about your life's purpose and the nature of physical reality. Bio Matthew McKay, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, professor of psychology at the Wright Institute, co-founder of Haight Ashbury Psychological Services, founder of the Berkeley CBT Clinic, and co-founder of the Bay Area Trauma Recovery Clinic, which serves low-income clients. He has authored and co-authored more than 40 books, including Seeking Jordan: How I Learned the Truth about Death and the Invisible Universe, The Luminous Landscape of the Afterlife: Jordan's Message to the Living on What to Expect After Death, Love in the Time of Impermanence, and Lessons from the Afterlife: A Deep Knowledge Meditation Guidebook. His website is seekingjordan.com. After Matthew's son died, he learned how to communicate with him in the afterlife. He shares messages he has channeled from his son, Jordan, and provides simple steps to communicate with loved ones to ease grief and experience love that continues without interruption after death. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFM73YPJ https://seekingjordan.com/ https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlifeMy book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send a textSangha member Nendo David Pavlacky gives a talk exploring Buddha's ancient teaching of impermanency from the Lankavatara Sutra and Katagiri Roshi's teaching of total dynamic functioning.

In this podcast, Bhante Sathi explores the Buddhist concept of truth, distinguishing between conventional truth, which depends on conditions and shared experiences, and absolute truth, which reflects the impermanent and non-self nature of reality. He explains how attachment to personal perspectives causes suffering and conflict, and how meditation helps us directly perceive the impermanent, conditioned nature of existence. Ultimately, understanding absolute truth allows one to live compassionately and peacefully within conventional life without being controlled by it.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)

A truly remarkable interview... Life is full of transitions — moments where the world we know ends and the next chapter begins. On this episode of The Rewrite, I sit down with Ann Tashi Slater, acclaimed writer and author of Traveling in Bardo: The Art of Living in an Impermanent World. Ann shares how the Tibetan Buddhist concept of “bardo” can help us embrace change, let go of what no longer serves us, and live more fully in the in-between.We talk about:*Living our authentic self*To do now-Buddhist way of thinking *How we are the artist of our lives*The concept of "bardo" Tune in and learn how to navigate life's liminal spaces with clarity, peace, and purpose.Learn more: www.anntashislater.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ann.tashi.slater https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-tashi-slater-977b21b/ https://x.com/anntashislater https://www.instagram.com/anntashislater/

In this episode, you will hear a Daily Reminder from Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim about impermanence, or “No-I”, known as Mu Sang in Korean. It is about the “True I” with which we can live a life of paradise.Thank You very much, Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim.Hapchang,yours in the Dharma, Gak Duk

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Renunciation is often thought of as letting go of things that do not benefit us. But is that the right understanding of “renunciation”? In this podcast, Bhante explains that in Buddhism, renunciation is not giving something up out of dissatisfaction, but joyfully letting go of what one is comfortable with out of wisdom. Drawing from historical discussions, true renunciation is not selfish or rooted in rejection, but grounded in understanding impermanence and expanding concern beyond oneself. He also clarifies how generosity lays the foundation for renunciation, as overcoming fear through compassionate giving cultivates the inner freedom needed to let go.

Memories can be some of the most powerful creations of the human psyche. So how can we move forward from the painful ones? In this podcast, Bhante explains that during meditation, painful memories and fears about the past and future arise naturally because the mind's nature is to produce thoughts, and struggling against them only creates more suffering. Through mindfulness, meditators learn to recognize each thought—whether pleasant or painful—as simply a thought that arises and passes away, without judging, suppressing, or attaching to it. By gently returning to the present moment, understanding one's capacity, and not borrowing imagined future suffering, a person can respond to fear wisely while staying grounded in what can actually be done now.

"In Conversation: imPERMANENCE and the Ithaca Experimental Film Festival (ITHEX)"  DJ Rob of Lake Snake Radio Show talks to the Ithaca Experimental Film Festival (ITHEX) and the creative voices behind the short film 'imPERMANENCE'. Tune in to hear from Grace DeGeorge (director of imPERMANENCE), Danielle Ahrens (producer), Chiara Giannontonio (director of photography), and Desiree Tolchin ITHEX co-founder.ABOUT THE FILMimPERMANENCE is a locally-produced short film about human feeling, and will be featured as part of the Ithaca Experimental Film Festival later this month. Tune in to Creatives and hear from the filmmakers themselves how they were able to pull together this intimate cinematic experience using antique cameras, nine different images on one screen, and more than a dozen creative collaborators.Learn more about the film at ithacaexperimentalfilmfestival.comThis special interview first aired Sunday 2/22/2026 at 12pm and again Wednesday 2/25/2026 at 5pm at 88.1 FM Ithaca, 89.7 FM Southern Finger Lakes, and 91.9 FM Watkins Glen. Explore 'CREATIVES on WRFI' episodes at wrfi.org/creatives

In this episode of the Peak Human Labs Podcast, Dr. Sanjeev Goel sits down with mindfulness educator, author, and wellness leader Lawrence Ellyard to explore how awareness, inner dialogue, and intentional living shape a truly fulfilling life. With over 30 years of experience in meditation, Eastern philosophy, martial arts, and holistic wellness, Lawrence shares his personal journey into mindfulness and explains why the mind often reacts before awareness creates space for choice. Together, they discuss practical ways to work with thoughts, reframe challenges, and build resilience through small, consistent practices. The conversation covers grounding techniques, compassion-based reflection, gratitude rituals, and the power of language in shaping emotional well-being. Lawrence also addresses how mindfulness practices align naturally with Western belief systems, including Christianity, making them accessible regardless of background or faith. This episode offers clear, practical insight for anyone feeling stuck on autopilot, overwhelmed by self-criticism, or searching for more peace, clarity, and purpose in everyday life.   Key Takeaways Mindfulness is a practice of awareness, not the absence of thoughts The mind often reacts before awareness creates space for choice Inner dialogue and language directly influence emotional well-being Reframing challenges as opportunities builds resilience and patience Gratitude and compassion can be practiced in micro-moments throughout the day Consistency matters more than intensity in personal growth Fulfillment comes from presence and alignment, not external achievement Awareness-based practices are compatible across belief systems   In This Episode: [00:00] Introduction and the importance of inner dialogue [01:02] Lawrence's background and work in global wellness [03:40] Early exposure to meditation and spiritual curiosity [05:09] A pivotal moment that redirected his life path [06:00] Living in a Buddhist monastery and intensive practice [08:12] How to begin exploring mindfulness and meditation [10:54] Attraction, aversion, and neutrality as learning tools [12:25] Reframing discomfort and adversity [15:16] Guided grounding and compassion practice [18:09] What meditation really is (and what it isn't) [20:31] Micro-moments of mindfulness in daily life [22:22] Bringing awareness off the cushion and into life [24:15] Gratitude practices with family and children [27:13] Language, self-talk, and reframing thought patterns [29:47] Seeing every challenge as a gift [31:00] Mindfulness and compatibility with Christian faith [34:04] Why fulfillment is a journey, not a destination [38:23] A parable on realizing inner richness [41:19] Impermanence and embracing life's seasons   Resources and Links Peak Human Labs Website  LinkedIn  YouTube  Instagram  Podbean Dr. Sanjeev Goel Website LinkedIn Lawrence Ellyard Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Books at Amazon

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "The Eye Is Never Satisfied-'Under the Sun'" Ecclesiastes 1:4-18   1 | The Impermanence of Man: An Observation (v. 4-11)   2 | The Impermanence of Man: An Autobiography (v. 12-18)

There is that which is subject to birth & death; and there is that which doesn't die.  As we understand the truth of impermanence, we gradually move toward knowing the happiness that doesn't die:  the happiness of the heart.  In this dharma talk, Peter Doobinin explain how our understanding of impermanence leads us to a greater happiness in this life.  He encourages us to ask, "Is there a happiness that doesn't die?"  The talk was given at a New York Dharma daylong retreat in December 2025. NY Dharma: www.nydharma.org 

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

In this episode of the Harvest Series, Rose Claverie speaks with Schuyler Grant and Jeff Krasno about what it takes to grow together over decades. Recorded in Kaplankaya, the conversation explores love beyond romance, commitment beyond sacrifice, and parenting through emotional safety.They reflect on power, money, vulnerability, and the courage to let each other evolve. A rare, honest look at long-term partnership without idealisation.You can follow us on Instagram at @HarvestSeries or @rose.claverie for updates, and follow our guests Jeff and Schuyler.Chapters00:00 – Opening and introduction01:41 – Creating, healing, and evolving together03:15 – Traveling as a couple again05:13 – Parenthood and identity shifts06:36 – Letting go and trust07:22 – Movement, breath, and embodiment08:26 – Community as the heart of wellness10:17 – The birth of Wanderlust12:07 – Engineering containers for connection13:37 – Wellness, scale, and commodification15:11 – Why connection can't be engineered16:00 – Business roles and shared values17:20 – Money, power, and partnership19:52 – Feminine and masculine dynamics20:34 – “Multiple marriages” with one person22:21 – Lover and beloved dynamics24:41 – Parenthood and vulnerability27:23 – Losing intimacy and finding stability28:58 – Love without neediness30:12 – Commitment as liberation31:14 – Vulnerability, aging, and dependence34:15 – Impermanence of self and relationship37:20 – Letting partners evolve freely39:33 – Coherence, safety, and family41:27 – Creating safety for children45:49 – Breaking generational cycles47:02 – Power, money, and independence52:05 – Values over attraction53:09 – Monogamy, freedom, and choice55:14 – Repair, rupture, and resilience56:03 – Pride, growth, and admiration01:00:01 – Parenting, safety, and trust01:02:00 – Closing reflectionsWatch our podcast episodes and speaker sessions on YouTube: Harvest Series.Credits:Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequencesTechnician in Kaplankaya: Joel MoriasiMusic by: ChambordHarvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital PartnersHarvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel

Here I offer a guided meditation created by Ken McLeod where we are invited to explore the experience of change through the aging process.Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.orgI have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunderMay All Benefit

Here I offer a guided meditation created by Ken McLeod where we are invited to explore the experience of change through ever changing and fluid experiences of that often feels very solid and fixed: "I"Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.orgI have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunderMay All Benefit

(Ai assist:) Saw Myint (a 52-year-old woman originally from Myanmar, now living in Sydney, Australia) shares her personal journey of healing from childhood trauma and mental health challenges through practical, non-religious insights inspired by Buddhist teachings. Saw Myint is a qualified mortgage broker with a background in accounting who has also ventured into property development.Continue reading "Wake Up! Nothing Lasts Forever: Saw Myint’s Practical Steps to Release Stress And How Certain Concepts Of Impermanence Can Help Heal Trauma And Build Balance"

Many couples don't fall apart because of a lack of love — they drift because they stop listening, growing, and meeting each other where they are. In this episode, Cheryl sits down with Angela, founder of Almost Peaceful, to explore why some relationships deepen over time while others quietly disconnect.Drawing from lived experience, Buddhist principles, and years of working with couples, Angela shares how mindfulness, curiosity, and honest communication can transform conflict into connection — and why lasting love is less about grand gestures and more about daily intention.✨ Key Takeaways:

Punyamala explores the Buddhist teachings of impermanence and shares reflections on how to live with the fact of death, using her recent experience of death. Excerpted from the talk entitled Impermanence of This Body given at Taraloka Retreat Centre, 2015, on a mitra retreat called Reflection: A Path of Wisdom and is the Second in a series of four talks given on the four reminders. *** 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

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Wisdom of Impermanence Podcast, where host Margaret Meloni invites you to embark on a transformative journey through the profound themes of death, grief, and spiritual awakening, all viewed through the lens of Buddhist wisdom. In this intimate and heartfelt conversation, Margaret sets the stage for a deeper understanding of impermanence - an essential aspect of human existence that can lead us toward liberation from the anxieties that often bind us. As Margaret reflects on personal experiences and teachings from the Buddhist tradition, she encourages listeners to fill in the blank: "I hope the year finds you..." This thought-provoking prompt invites you to consider your own journey and the myriad ways life unfolds. Building on the foundation established in her previous podcast, the Death Dhamma Podcast, Margaret emphasizes that embracing the truth of impermanence is not only crucial for processing loss but also for fostering a profound sense of peace and acceptance in our lives. In this episode, you'll discover how the Buddha's teachings illuminate the path to understanding suffering and attachment. Margaret explores key concepts, such as the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, while weaving in her own narrative of grief and healing. Through rich storytelling and insightful discussions, she offers a fresh perspective on how we can learn to navigate the ever-changing nature of life with grace and clarity. Join Margaret as she shares wisdom from her book, Sitting with Death, and sets the tone for what promises to be a meaningful exploration of how we can live more fully by embracing the impermanence that surrounds us. Tune in, let go, and transform alongside a community dedicated to deepening understanding and compassion.

Here I offer a guided meditation created by Ken McLeod where we are invited to explore the experience of change through the aging process. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.orgI have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunderMay All Benefit

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)

Life is perpetually, endlessly filled with change: new jobs and new loves, unfamiliar places and faces. And entwined in that change is loss: loss of what was or is, or what could have been. Amid this shifting landscape, author Ann Tashi Slater has found power in embracing impermanence through the Tibetan Buddhist belief in the intermediate state of bardo. * In this episode, Ann is joined in an illuminating conversation with CIIS Professor in Transformative Inquiry Fernando Ona. Ann shares insights from her latest book, Traveling in Bardo, and examines bardo in relation to marriage, friendships, parents, children, work and creativity along with stories of her Tibetan ancestors and the Buddhist teachings on the fleeting nature of existence. * This episode was recorded during a live online event on September 18th, 2025. You can also watch it on the CIIS Public Programs YouTube channel. A transcript is available at ciis.edu/podcast. To find out more about CIIS and public programs like this one, visit our website ciis.edu and connect with us on social media @ciispubprograms. * Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes properly, so we have included a list of links below. * We hope that each episode of our podcast provides opportunities for growth, and that our listeners will use them as a starting point for further introspection. Many of the topics discussed on our podcast have the potential to bring up feelings and emotional responses. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health care and support, here are some resources to find immediate help and future healing: * -Visit 988lifeline.org or text, call, or chat with The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 from anywhere in the U.S. to be connected immediately with a trained counselor. Please note that 988 staff are required to take all action necessary to secure the safety of a caller and initiate emergency response with or without the caller's consent if they are unwilling or unable to take action on their own behalf. * -Visit thrivelifeline.org or text “THRIVE” to begin a conversation with a THRIVE Lifeline crisis responder 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209. This confidential text line is available for individuals 18+ and is staffed by people in STEMM with marginalized identities. * -Visit translifeline.org or call (877) 565-8860 in the U.S. or (877) 330-6366 in Canada to learn more and contact Trans Lifeline, who provides trans peer support divested from police. * -Visit ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics to learn more and schedule counseling sessions at one of our centers. * -Find information about additional global helplines at befrienders.org. * LINKS * Podcast Transcripts: https://www.ciis.edu/podcast * California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Website: https://www.ciis.edu/ * CIIS Public Programs YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ciispublicprograms * CIIS Public Programs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciispubprograms/ * Mental Health Care and Support Resources: https://988lifeline.org/ https://thrivelifeline.org/ https://translifeline.org/ https://www.ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics https://befrienders.org/

(Cambridge Insight Meditation Center) If things didn't change, there would be no hope to become free. Those not trained in perceiving impermanence embrace it only as long as the change is pleasant. However, those trained in the Dharma experience the flow of change with equanimity. We recognize that it is the changes that cause us suffering that spark the most spiritual urgency for cultivating clear seeing, wisdom, and freedom. In this talk we will explore a discourse from the Buddha in which we are instructed how we can train in the perception of impermanence. Recognizing and understanding impermanence (anicca) brings the greatest happiness, which is peace.

(Cambridge Insight Meditation Center) If things didn't change, there would be no hope to become free. Those not trained in perceiving impermanence embrace it only as long as the change is pleasant. However, those trained in the Dharma experience the flow of change with equanimity. We recognize that it is the changes that cause us suffering that spark the most spiritual urgency for cultivating clear seeing, wisdom, and freedom. In this talk we will explore a discourse from the Buddha in which we are instructed how we can train in the perception of impermanence. Recognizing and understanding impermanence (anicca) brings the greatest happiness, which is peace.

Everything changes. Everything ends. And in that truth lies profound freedom.*   Welcome to The Wisdom of Impermanence—a space to explore death, grief, and spiritual awakening through the lens of Buddhist wisdom and lived experience. This podcast invites you into intimate conversations about mortality, loss, and transformation.   Each episode features authentic storytelling, interviews with spiritual teachers and grief experts, and contemplative insights drawn from Buddhist philosophy and personal experience. Whether you're navigating devastating loss, seeking to understand mortality more deeply, or ready to awaken to life's most universal truth, here is where you will find guidance, compassion, and wisdom.   Discover how ancient Buddhist teachings illuminate modern grief. Learn from those who have transformed sorrow into spiritual practice. And join a growing community ready to embrace impermanence—not with resignation, but with courage, understanding, and awakening.   Listen in. Show up. Transform.

Stop letting your history dictate your future. Explore the Zen power of Impermanence and Beginner's Mind to break free from old identities and chronic stress. Learn how the Interface Response System helps you process change with ease, let go of rigid expectations, and find peace in the present moment. Discover why letting go isn't an ending, it's the beginning of true freedom. Follow Georgia Clare: ► Substack: / @georgiaclare ► Website: / georgiaclare.com ► Amazon: / https://amzn.to/4qFLpdl   Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / drjcdoornick ►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast ►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick ►Substack:  / drjcdoornick   MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com 0:00 - Intro 1:36 - You Are Not Your Past Inspiration 3:32 - Zen Buddhism - Impermanance 7:42 - The Beginners Mind vs. The Experts Mind? 13:43 - My Religion Tour 20:35 - The Secret to Suffering Less 23:07 - Allowing for the Pause 23:57 - The Scientist Advantage 26:57 - Mindfulness 28:20 - Cutting yourself and others some slack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Riz Ahmad could have been diagnosed with social anxiety, autism spectrum, and depression as a teenager. Instead, he became one of the most talented psychologists I've ever worked with.In this episode, Riz shares his journey from fear-driven perfectionist—completely fused with his mind and disconnected from his body—to an eight-week stay at a Zen Buddhist monastery that changed everything. What happened when his mind finally went quiet? And what does his story reveal about the dangers of how we label and treat human suffering today?A radically genuine conversation about ego, consciousness, and what mainstream psychology is missing. Visit Center for Integrated Behavioral HealthDr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineDr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / XSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically GenuineConscious Clinician CollectivePLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS15% Off Pure Spectrum CBD (Code: RadicallyGenuine)10% off Lovetuner click here

Everything that is born will have a life-span and a death. All building ends in ruin, eery meeting ends in parting...but ruin too comes to an end, and something new is born. Parting comes to an end, where there is a space and new meetings. This is the ever changing river of life. This meditation is based on the work of Ken McLeod, whom I had the honor and privilege to receive these teachings from. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.org I have been practicing meditation for 40 years and has been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Nonviolent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition. If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunder May All Benefit. 

In this session the Dharma talk was given by Tasjha Dixon, January 18, 2026.  Music was provided by Barefoot Bran Music.

Nothing Holds Still Impermanence and the Foreigner With No Beard by North Carolina Zen Center

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me.

(British Columbia Insight Meditation Society) This talk explores how deepening understanding of the truth of impermanence leads to greater compassion and ease. The development of equanimity (non-reactivity, equilibrium, upekkha in Pali) gives rise to greater peace and joy. This talk was offered during a BCIMS Online Daylong following the passing of beloved dharma teacher Steve Armstrong, and towards the end of the talk, it includes memories and teachings of Steve in last months. The talk also explores how mindfulness gives rise to insight.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) This talk explores how deepening understanding of the truth of impermanence leads to greater compassion and ease. The development of equanimity (non-reactivity, equilibrium, upekkha in Pali) gives rise to greater peace and joy. This talk was offered during a BCIMS Online Daylong following the passing of beloved dharma teacher Steve Armstrong, and towards the end of the talk, it includes memories and teachings of Steve in last months. The talk also explores how mindfulness gives rise to insight.

(British Columbia Insight Meditation Society) This talk explores how deepening understanding of the truth of impermanence leads to greater compassion and ease. The development of equanimity (non-reactivity, equilibrium, upekkha in Pali) gives rise to greater peace and joy. This talk was offered during a BCIMS Online Daylong following the passing of beloved dharma teacher Steve Armstrong, and towards the end of the talk, it includes memories and teachings of Steve in last months. The talk also explores how mindfulness gives rise to insight.

Al-Ghazali's Dear Young Man—a profound spiritual letter on knowledge, sincerity, action, and the path to closeness with God. Translated and narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

Attention, Mindfulness, Concentration. We often use these words interchangeably, but how similar are they? In this podcast, Bhante explores the differences between attention, mindfulness, concentration, and clear comprehension, explaining how meditation trains the mind to observe experience without judgment. Through practices like breath awareness, listeners learn to see impermanence, calm the “monkey mind,” and develop clarity that naturally arises without force or intention. The discussion highlights how a well-trained mind can respond skillfully to life's challenges, applying mindfulness in everyday situations with calm, insight, and resilience.

Anne Lamott, Raghu Markus, and RamDev reveal that letting go of how life should be opens the door to compassion, healing, and contentment with reality.This Dharma Session was recorded at the December 2025 Ram Dass Open Your Heart in Paradise Retreat. Learn about upcoming community events HERE.This week on Mindrolling, Raghu, Anne, and RamDev hold a talk on:Standing in presence with change and impermanenceRam Dass' eye-opening story of a farmer and his son How investing in that which changes leads to sufferingCollective healing through all the grief in the world The negative emotions that arise when we resist changeCreating an intimate, compassionate relationship with the sense of lossAnne's experiences of radicalizing change in her own lifeWise Hope: taking leaps of faith and hoping that things will work out as they shouldAbout Anne Lamott:Anne Lamott is the New York Times best-selling author of many books, including collections of essays, novels, and long-form non-fiction, including the classic writing manual Bird by Bird and child-rearing memoir Operating Instructions. In addition to being a novelist and nonfiction writer, Lamott is also a progressive political activist, public speaker, and writing teacher. Keep up with Anne on Instagram.“It's very hard to be human here; it's scary. I feel like Cindy-Lou Who sometimes, like this tiny little being. ‘Be still my heart and wait without hope'–what I hope is that things will sort out the way they should for the common welfare.” - Anne LamottAbout RamDev:RamDev Dale Borglum is the founder and Executive Director of The Living/Dying Project. He is a pioneer in the conscious dying movement and has worked directly with thousands of people with life-threatening illness and their families for over 30 years. In 1981, Dale founded the first residential facility for people who wished to die consciously in the United States, The Dying Center. He has taught and lectured extensively on the topics of spiritual support for those with life-threatening illness, on caregiving as a spiritual practice, and on healing at the edge, the edge of illness, of death, of loss, of crisis. Check out RamDev's podcast, Healing at the Edge, on the Be Here Now Network.Learn more about The Living/Dying Project at livingdying.org“When we're in the heart, it gives us the possibility of being with grief and change in a way that leads to healing. There is a profoundly wonderful line by Rumi where he says ‘grief is the garden of compassion.” –RamDevSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a world obsessed with speed, optimization, certainty, and AI-driven answers, this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times offers a necessary pause. Chris Schembra sits down with Eric Stine, CEO of Sitecore, for a deeply human conversation about leadership, belonging, gratitude, and the courage to say yes before you feel ready. This is not a tactical episode about growth metrics or technology stacks—it's an exploration of what it means to lead, live, and connect in a time when instinct is being outsourced and humanity is at risk of being optimized away.Eric reflects on a 25-year career across some of the world's most influential enterprise technology companies, but reframes success through a different lens. Rather than crediting restraint or perfection, he points to saying yes as the defining strategy of his life, yes to unfamiliar roles, yes to reinvention, yes to creativity, fatherhood, philanthropy, and Broadway. Along the way, he opens up about imposter syndrome, those quiet moments of doubt that surface even at the highest levels of leadership, and why authenticity—not certainty—is what ultimately creates trust and psychological safety for teams.The conversation reaches back to Eric's eighth-grade years, when he felt like an outsider searching for his people. Theater became the place where he learned that difference wasn't something to hide, but something to bring forward, a lesson that continues to shape how he builds culture today. That theme of belonging becomes especially resonant in today's age of fragmentation and loneliness, where many people feel disconnected not because they lack opportunity, but because they lack spaces where they can show up fully as themselves.Midway through the episode, Eric answers the signature gratitude question, offering heartfelt thanks to his father, Mark, whose belief in living authentically influenced everything from Eric's leadership philosophy to a Tony Award win on Father's Day. The moment grounds the conversation in gratitude, not as sentiment, but as a force that shapes identity, values, and legacy across generations.This episode is especially important now because it confronts a growing cultural tension: while AI can deliver answers at unprecedented speed, it cannot deliver wisdom, belonging, or meaning. Eric draws a clear distinction between systems of record and systems of engagement, arguing that the future belongs to leaders and organizations that pair data with instinct, scale with empathy, and efficiency with humanity. In an era where people are burning out not just from work, but from hiding who they are, this conversation offers a different model, one rooted in community, peer-driven recognition, and shared accountability rather than control.Ultimately, The Power of Saying Yes is a reminder that culture cannot be engineered from the top down and growth cannot be achieved through optimization alone. Culture comes from community. Belonging comes from permission. And the most meaningful paths in life are rarely the safest ones. This episode invites listeners to slow down, embrace impermanence, and choose the more interesting path, not because it's easy, but because it's human.10 Key TakeawaysSaying yes creates momentum.Progress, growth, and meaning often come from leaning in before you feel ready—not from waiting for certainty. Authenticity is a leadership advantage, not a liability.When leaders model vulnerability, they unlock psychological safety and better performance across teams. Imposter syndrome doesn't disappear—it becomes a compass.Doubt is often a signal that you're stretching into something meaningful. Finding “your people” changes everything.Belonging fuels confidence, creativity, and resilience—whether in theater, business, or family. Gratitude is a strategic tool, not a soft one.Recognizing people for their impact on others builds trust, loyalty, and culture at scale. Culture cannot be built top-down.Leaders can only create the conditions; community does the building. AI needs humans in the loop.Data delivers insight, but instinct and empathy deliver relevance. Impermanence creates meaning.Moments matter more when we know they won't last—whether on stage, at work, or around the dinner table. Accountability is empowering when framed as ownership.We don't work in isolation—we work in ecosystems where shared responsibility drives excellence. The best life is an AND life, not an OR life.Passion and profit. Speed and care. Technology and humanity. Both can be true.Eric Stine BioEric Stine is the Chief Executive Officer of Sitecore, driving the company's vision and strategy to unlock business value for clients by empowering them to create compelling digital experiences. Eric was previously Chief Operating Officer, where he led all customer-facing functions.Before Sitecore, Eric was Chief Executive Officer of Elemica. Previously, he was Chief Commercial Officer of Skillsoft and Chief Revenue Officer of Qualtrics. Eric has also held executive roles at companies such as SAP, Ciber, and Blackboard.Eric earned a law degree at Boston University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts at Northwestern University, where he and his husband are the founders of the Eric and Neil Stine-Markman Scholarships. They are the first permanent endowments at either institution directing funds toward LGBTQ+ students.He is based near New York City.