Podcasts about metta

This talk was given by Mikey Noechel during the Summer of Love Retreat in Sewanee, TN on July 15th-19th, 2026. Mikey offers the second afternoon instructions on compassion meditation. Enjoy! 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

This talk was given by Nikki Mirghafori on 2026.08.19 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today's world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whether personal, collective, or historical? How do we navigate the paradox of holding both pain and joy, without mistaking suffering for punishment or personal failure? Can we infuse our compassion with wisdom and perspective to find the agency to take meaningful action in our communities? In her new series, Engaged Compassion, Sharon delves into these questions and more, engaging in candid conversations with a diverse group of teachers, activists, and changemakers. For the ninth and final episode in the series, Sharon speaks with Shelly Tygielski. Philanthropist and social activist Shelly Tygielski has been hailed by individuals ranging from President Joe Biden to Arianna Huffington and Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn to Maria Shriver. She is the founder of the global, grassroots mutual aid organization, Pandemic of Love and the co-founder of Partners in Kind, a purpose in production equity fund that invests in projects that focus on social impact in entertainment. Her work has been featured in over 100 media outlets, including CNN Heroes, The Kelly Clarkson Show, CBS This Morning, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. A Garrison Institute Fellow, Shelly has been called one of the “12 Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement” by Mindful.org and teaches self-care and resilience at organizations and to audiences around the world. She is also the author of several books, “Sit Down to Rise Up” and “How We Ended Racism.” This is her second appearance on the Metta Hour Podcast.In this conversation, Shelly and Sharon speak about:• What motivated Shelly to get her PH.D.• The definition of Mutual Aid • Mutual Aid across history• Peter Kropotkin's view of society • Cooperation vs competition in society• Thriving interspecies ecosystems • How Shelly's practice has evolved over time• Finding a balance in our compassion• Prioritizing self-care in engaged compassion• How Shelly has let go of her caregiving guilt• The signs that burnout is lurking• Seeing resentment as a signal flare• Shelly's advice to change-makers• Activism with our own sustainability in mind• Asking for help before falling into burnout• Joy is not an abandonment of responsibility • How Shelly finds joy in nature and with musicAdditional ResourcesThe episode closes with Shelly leading a lovingkindness meditation. Learn more about Shelly's work and her different books right here. Learn more about Pandemic of Love right here.Related Metta Hour EpisodesEpisode 121: Shelly's first appearance on the Metta Hour, released in 2020.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this conversation Flowers explores the deep human-dog bond, showing how dogs' emotional behavior often reflects their human companions. We are connected through a shared energetic field. Beyond the love they shower on us, they give us the gift of getting off our couches and out into the wider world, making us better physically, emotionally, and spiritually. JJ Flowers is a screenwriter, playwright, and a lifelong yogi who teaches pranayama and Metta meditation, also known as the Loving Kindness meditation. She identifies as an experienced metaphysician, psychic medium, and animal communicator. She is the author of numerous books including Juan Pablo and the Butterflies (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2017) and The Spiritual Dog: Emissary of Unconditional Love and Healing (Findhorn Press 2026)Interview Date: 5/6/2026. Tags: JJ Flowers, Metta Meditation, Loving Kindness meditation, aggression in dogs, chakra system, grief, therapy dogs, Bill Phillips , evidentiary medium, Jane Roberts, Seth Speaks, Paul Selig, channeling, Melchizedek, pranayama yoga, breathing exercises, neurotic dogs, love and angelic realms, dogs can smell cancer, Animals, Relationship, Spirituality

This talk was given by Nikki Mirghafori on 2026.08.17 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

May this video be of service to those with the desire to be liberated from shame and the inner critic. 00:00 — Intro: refuge, the inner critic, shame, and the path00:48 — The old view: shame is something to overcome01:33 — Hustle culture and “outwork your self-doubt” — why it's harmful02:31 — The core insight: the adversarial relationship locks shame in place06:14 — Finding a softer way: Pema Chödrön and Rob Burbea07:27 — What refuge means in the Buddha Dharma09:05 — Cultivating a refuge more nourishing than the shame10:28 — Two moves: meeting suffering softly, releasing identification (anattā)12:34 — “The confidence to let go” — Rob Burbea on samadhi16:03 — Samadhi isn't a state to attain — it's a relationship with experience18:00 — “Thank you for rejecting me” — working with painful self-contraction20:41 — Wise attitudes to the hindrances: don't take it personally, don't believe the thoughts23:06 — The Four Noble Truths and the power of the word “how”24:48 — Seeing suffering as dependent on conditions27:04 — Deep refuge is possible: metta on the highway28:22 — Bringing service into work and career31:44 — The insecure self: why acquiring more never makes us whole33:02 — Metta, compassion, and mudita — what actually creates happiness34:13 — The danger of seeking refuge in things that change37:50 — Craving, clinging, and partners as false refuge40:07 — The opportunity point: choosing the refuge that doesn't change42:27 — Not taking suffering to mean something about your essence44:06 — The path is dynamic and alive — closing Get full access to Becoming Conscious at becomeconscious.substack.com/subscribe

The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today's world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whether personal, collective, or historical? How do we navigate the paradox of holding both pain and joy, without mistaking suffering for punishment or personal failure? Can we infuse our compassion with wisdom and perspective to find the agency to take meaningful action in our communities? In her new series, Engaged Compassion, Sharon delves into these questions and more, engaging in candid conversations with a diverse group of teachers, activists, and changemakers. For the eighth episode in the series, Sharon speaks with Rev. Paul Raushenbush. This is his first appearance on the Metta Hour Podcast. Rev. Raushenbush is President and CEO of Interfaith Alliance. An ordained Baptist minister, Rev. Raushenbush is a longtime interfaith leader and renowned advocate for civil rights and religious freedom. Rev. Raushenbush has published two books and contributed essays to several volumes on faith in public life. He also hosts the weekly podcast and radio show “The State of Belief,” in partnership with Religion News Service.In this conversation, Sharon and Paul speak about:• How Rev. Raushenbush came to service• The Social Gospel• Rev. Raushenbush's interfaith family • How spiritual practice can fuel activism• Insisting on joy in moments of great sorrow• Embodying the future we hope for now• Rev. Raushenbush's POV that we are all neighbors• Figuring out how to help• What inspired this Engaged Compassion series • How art can be resistance• Where Rev. Raushenbush turns for inspiration• The work of Interfaith Alliance • The possibilities of lovingkindness• Rev. Raushenbush's husband's new book, “Good Morning Moon”Additional ResourcesThe episode closes with a reflection from Rev. Raushenbush. Learn more about Rev. Raushenbush's work right here. Learn more about Interfaith Alliance right here, including its many local chapters.Related Metta Hour EpisodesEpisode 281: The first episode of the Engaged Compassion Series with Jerry Colonna, released in March of 2026.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of The Road Home podcast, Ethan was joined by friend Noel Coakley. A brilliant and kind psychotherapist and Dharma teacher, Noel has a style as a spiritual thinker and teacher all his own. They discussed his journey into working with the mind, his interest in relational mindfulness and psychology, how The Beastie Boys got him into the Dharma, and what it's like to teach Buddhist meditation at a Bluegrass festival. Ethan also tried to rope Noel into Ethan's controversial theory that Siddhartha Gautama demonstrated the path of awakening for an individual with an avoidant attachment style. Finally, we discussed Noel's teaching work and his new book, Wake Up Sleepy Buddha. (Last year, with your subscriptions, we were able to release more episodes than any previous year. This was only possible with your support. Please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber here.) Noel Coakley has more than thirty years of experience as a meditation practitioner and dharma teacher, primarily within the Yungdrung Bön and Tibetan Buddhist traditions. For the past fourteen years, he has also worked as a licensed psychotherapist, integrating contemplative practice with contemporary Western psychology. His work focuses on making authentic Buddhist teachings approachable without diminishing their depth, helping people find a clear and welcoming path beyond introductory mindfulness. Through meditation retreats, classes, clinical work, and now his book Wake Up Sleepy Buddha, Noel bridges traditional Buddhist wisdom with modern life through direct experience, practical application, and plainspoken language. Learn more at: www.wakeupsleepybuddha.com/about (Episode available wherever you get your "pods," Apple, Ethan's Website, Substack and every other pod place). (Last year, with your subscriptions, we were able to release more episodes than any previous year. This was only possible with your support. Please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber here.) Show Notes and More cool resources: The quote which titles this podcast is from an interview between Wes Nisker and Psychologist Jack Engler. Check out our sponsor platform, A Mindful World! A new free video course from Ethan on Metta (lovingkindness) meditation is now available at this link. Sign up for our Fall retreat at the Garrison Institute at this link. Sign up for the August online visualization meditation workshop here. Paid subscribers to The Road Home will receive occasional extras like guided meditations, extra podcast episodes and more! The Thursday Meditation Group happens each week at 8am ET on Thursdays, and guided audio meditations are released monthly. Another bonus podcast for paid subscribers discussed the obstacle of resistance to meditation practice, and Ethan also offered instruction in Metta meditation toward yourself. These are all available to paid subscribers. You can also subscribe to The Road Home podcast wherever you get your pods (Apple, Ethan's Website, etc). You can now order personally signed copies of Ethan's books at his website. You can also subscribe to The Road Home podcast wherever you get your pods (Apple, Ethan's Website, Substack and every other pod place).

'Guided Breath, Metta & Body Meditation | Retreat Day 4' - A guided meditation by Ajahn Achalo on 14 Jul 2026, translated from Thai to English. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting and meditation, you may register at https://watmarpjan.org/en/live/ for a unique link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

Equanimity is the deepest level of metta: metta imbued with seeing reality. Maitrisiddhi brings in Kisa Gotami, Hiroshima and her own mother's death. Can we hold the paradox of loving, yet letting go? Can we drop the drama, and see the mettaful action that we could actually take? Excerpted from the talk entitled Equanimity: This Is The Way Things Are as part of the series Brahma Viharas: Living in the Mandala, Taraloka Retreat Centre, 2025. *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: Bite-sized clips - Buddhist inspiration three times a week. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

Drawing on an ancient story from the time of the Buddha - 500 monks who are tormented by tree spirits during a forest retreat - Margaret reveals a timeless lesson: the things that haunt us in our own forests often change when we change how we meet them. What begins as a tale of frightened monks becomes a powerful invitation to understand love not as something that happens to us, but as something we can intentionally cultivate, like a garden. Margaret unpacks the practice of mettābhāvanā - the development of loving-kindness - walking listeners through the five classical stages: from offering goodwill to ourselves, to a beloved benefactor, to a neutral person, to a difficult person, and finally to all beings without exception. She illuminates the subtle "near enemies" that masquerade as love and compassion - attachment disguised as affection, pity disguised as care - and offers clear guidance for recognizing the counterfeit in our own hearts. Along the way, she introduces compassion as "metta with its sleeves rolled up," explores the transformative Tibetan practice of Tonglen, and touches on modern scientific research showing that these ancient practices genuinely rewire the brain and build emotional resilience. Blending intimate storytelling with practical wisdom, this episode is both a teaching and an invitation. Margaret includes a guided meditation for listeners, addresses common obstacles like self-criticism, emotional numbness, and the fear of opening our hearts to a suffering world, and shares how to carry these practices off the cushion and into the messy reality of daily life. Whether you're new to meditation or a longtime practitioner, you'll come away with tools to meet your own haunted forest with a different heart - and a deeper sense of how the truth of impermanence can set us free.

Heavy metta. Offered to the crew at Heavy Metta Chicago. Thanks Jay!   https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing.

This talk was given by Mikey Noechel during the Summer of Love Retreat in Sewanee, TN on July 15th-19th, 2026. Mikey offers the 1st morning instructions on mindfulness of breathing. Enjoy!  Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George HaasLEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaasWild 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

Gentle Presence & Mindful Flow — Complete Practice (66 min, 24 min preview)A gentle complete practice that invites you to shift your attention away from perfecting poses and toward simply being present with the experience of moving. While there are moments of meaningful challenge, the emphasis remains on awareness, steadiness, and meeting each posture with curiosity rather than expectation.The sequence offers enough strength and balance work to keep you engaged, but physical accomplishment is never the point. Instead, the practice creates space to notice your breath, your reactions, and the subtle quality of your attention from one moment to the next. The result is a class that feels nourishing, centered, and quietly transformative.This is a beautiful choice for days when you want yoga to be less about what you can do and more about how you choose to be.New class every Tuesday. 350+ full classes in the Unlimited Archive at JustGreatYoga.com

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

Ajahn Nibbuto conducts an intermediate/ advanced meditation class for approximately one hour. Ajahn speaks on the benefits of Metta meditation and then guides a Metta meditation. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube 

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) practicing to feel what neutral feels like in the body; how metta with / for / from a neutral being feels in the body. a spacious guided meditation.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) practicing to feel what neutral feels like in the body; how metta with / for / from a neutral being feels in the body. a spacious guided meditation.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) practicing to feel what neutral feels like in the body; how metta with / for / from a neutral being feels in the body. a spacious guided meditation.

Enjoy this interview with renowned Dharma teacher and leading voice in modern attachment theory, George Haas! George will be teaching a daylong workshop, Fundamental of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method at WHMC in Nashville, TN on Sat. Aug. 22nd 10am-4pm.  Sat. Aug. 22nd - Fundamentals of Attachment Theory and the Mettagroup Method with George HaasLEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/georgehaasWild 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

Today, we reflect on three profound questions: "How well did you live? How deep did you love? How well did you let go?" These questions invite us to examine our lives and yoga practice.In yoga, mindful living is about being present in each moment. We cultivate compassion (Karuna), joy (Mudita), and wisdom (Prajna) as we practice, embracing ourselves with kindness and sensitivity. Let's live with joy and awareness, responding to challenges with empathy.Loving-kindness (Metta) is central to both yoga and Buddhism. Our practice today fosters unconditional love and equanimity, accepting ourselves and others without attachment or aversion, cultivating inner peace.Letting go is key in yoga. Through non-attachment (Vairagya), we release physical, emotional, and mental tension. With each breath, we let go of what no longer serves us, embracing impermanence (Anicca). Inhale "Let," exhale "Go" – and practice releasing, moment by moment.Let's live, love, and let go fully.To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and teacher Oneika Mays joins Sharon for episode 291 of the Metta Hour podcast. For over a decade, Oneika has brought yoga and mindfulness practices to people who have felt left out, judged, and alone— from correctional facilities to retreat centers, from Columbia Law School to Lincoln Center. She is the author of “Sit With Me: A No-BS Journey to Mindfulness and Meditation,” released by HarperOne in March of 2026, and the co-host of You Good? Podcast with Pamela Stokes Eggleston. This is her first appearance on the Metta Hour Podcast.In this conversation, Oneika and Sharon speak about:• How Oneika's spiritual journey began• Training with teacher, Kimberly Brown• Metta's impact on Oneika's existing practice• The challenges of metta for the neutral person• Working at Riker's Island Correctional Facility (give this context in intro)• Oneika's new book, “Sit With Me”• The importance of forgiveness• What inspired Oneika's new book• Loving people doesn't necessarily mean liking them• Lovingkindness for oneself as a starting point• Working with the difficult person• The gift of grieving what's broken• Navigating life within harmful systems• Teaching lovingkindness in prison• The NY Knicks and Collective EffervescenceAdditional ResourcesThe episode closes with a guided lovingkindness meditation from Oneika with added visualization. You can learn more about Oneika's work right here and get a copy of her new book, “Sit With Me,” right here.Related Metta Hour EpisodesEpisode 212: Kimberly Brown's interview as part of our Mental Health Series released in 2023.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Guided Meditation opening to boundless unconditional quality of Metta, Compassion, Supportive Joy and Equanimity

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Guided Meditation opening to boundless unconditional quality of Metta, Compassion, Supportive Joy and Equanimity

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Guided Meditation opening to boundless unconditional quality of Metta, Compassion, Supportive Joy and Equanimity

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)

Evening metta practice, day one at Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center with Vance Pryor.  https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing.

Ever wonder how to stay kind and grounded when the world feels angry, divided, and unsafee, specially as a woman carrying so much? On The Art of Badassery podcast, Jenn Casseta interviews mindfulness teacher and author Oneika Mays about her book Sit With Me: A No-BS Journey to Mindfulness and Meditation, unpacking metta (loving-kindness) and how it's practiced by extending care from yourself to loved ones, strangers, difficult people, and all beings, without abandoning boundaries. Oneika shares her path through trauma, grief, career identity loss, and rediscovering herself through therapy, yoga, and meditation, including pivotal lessons on the “middle way.” She also describes teaching trauma-informed mindfulness at Rikers Island, the sensory intensity of jail, and breakthroughs like choosing tree pose instead of violence. They close with a practical 15-second mindfulness reset using the hands as an anchor. Connect with Oneika Mays:Website https://www.oneikamays.com/Instagram @oneikamaysBook “Sit With Me: A No-BS Journey to Mindfulness and Meditation”Substack: oneikamays.substack.comSend us Fan MailConnect with Jenn on Instagram @jenncassetta or her website www.jennifercassetta.com

Sharon comes together with Mark Epstein to remember the life of dear friend and colleague, Robert AF Thurman, for episode 290 of the Metta Hour. Robert AF Thurman (August 3, 1941 – June 16, 2026) was an American Buddhist author and academic who wrote, edited, and translated books on Tibet, Buddhism, art, politics, and culture. He was the first Westerner to be ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist monk by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and was the Je Tsongkhapa Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University before retiring in 2019. He was the co-founder and president of Tibet House US in New York, New York, and Menla Retreat in Phoenicia, New York. In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, there is a 49-day period of mourning after an individual dies, which is considered a transitional “bardo” time. This is a time to honor the individual and support them as they transition into their incarnation through ceremonies, offerings, and prayers. In that spirit, Sharon and Mark Epstein come together to share stories and reflections about Bob after his unexpected death. Mark Epstein, M.D., a psychiatrist in private practice in New York City, is the author of a number of books about the interface of Buddhism and psychotherapy, including “Thoughts without a Thinker” and “Going to Pieces without Falling Apart.” His latest work, “The Zen of Therapy,” was published in 2022 by Penguin Press. He has been a student of Vipassana meditation since 1974.This episode also includes an excerpt of an archival recording of Sharon interviewing Bob from 2021. Originally aired on the Metta Hour in celebration of Bob's book “Wisdom is Bliss,” this recording includes some classic zesty-Bob-banter with Sharon, as well as some wonderful teachings. The recording closes with Bob leading a guided meditation."When we opened the Insight Meditation Society in 1976, we discovered we had a near neighbor, about 40 minutes away in Amherst, MA: Professor Bob Thurman. I've felt so lucky to know him as a friend, to have the chance to teach with him through the years, and to collaborate with him on a book, “Love Your Enemies.” Though he was widely known as a dedicated scholar, I was always most struck by Bob as a person of faith in the best sense of the word— faith in each of our potential, in the very real possibility of freedom, in the blessings of lineage and the enormous gifts of people like HH Dalai Lama to the world. Before the sudden, unexpected news of his passing, I noted how much content he was putting on his Substack, what seemed to me almost like a drive to help as many people as he could, to remind us all of hope in these very troubled times. His impact on so many people and the light he spread is so clear right now." - SharonPlease join us as we celebrate and honor a dear friend and dharma teacher who filled our lives with such joy, wisdom, and laughter.Additional ResourcesLearn more about Robert AF Thurman's life and work right here. Read some of the tributes for Bob right here and via Tricycle Magazine. Tune in to the weekly prayers for via the website for Tibet House US right here. Learn more about the book Bob and Sharon co-wrote, “Love Your Enemies” originally released in 2013 with a tenth anniversary edition release in 2023 in hardcover and ebook formats.Related Metta Hour EpisodesEpisode 107 Robert Thurman and Mark Epstein recorded live at Tibet House in 2018, released in the Metta Hour in 2019.Episode 164 Robert Thurman interview on the Metta Hour (partially included in today's episode), released in 2021.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recently I was talking to my friend Dr. Chris Willard, and he mentioned a desire to have a conversation about the effects of patriarchy on men, and especially younger men, from both a psychological and spiritual perspective. Like myself, Chris is a progressive Buddhist dad, and like me, he cares about helping people develop a more emotionally attuned approach to life. Chris has a particular clinical focus on working with younger people, including younger boys and men. What followed was a wide-ranging (and only slightly rambling, but hey, it's a podcast!) conversation that explored the current (troubled) state of masculinity from a spiritual, psychological, scientific, cultural and political perspective. Dr. Christopher Willard, (Psy. D.) is a clinical psychologist, author and consultant based in Massachusetts. He has spoken in forty countries, and has presented at two TEDx events. He is the author of twenty books, including Alphabreaths, Growing Up Mindful, Feelings are Like Farts, and The Neuroscience of Negotiation. His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, cnn.com, and elsewhere. He teaches at Harvard Medical School. Subscribe now (Episode available wherever you get your "pods," Apple, Ethan's Website, Substack and every other pod place). Last year, with your subscriptions, we were able to release more episodes than any previous year. This was only possible with your support. Please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber here. Show Notes and More cool resources: Check out our sponsor platform, A Mindful World! A new free video course from Ethan on Metta (lovingkindness) meditation is now available at this link. Sign up for our Fall retreat at the Garrison Institute at this link. Sign up for the August visualization meditation workshop here. Paid subscribers to The Road Home will receive occasional extras like guided meditations, extra podcast episodes and more! The Thursday Meditation Group happens each week at 8am ET on Thursdays, and guided audio meditations are released monthly. Another bonus podcast for paid subscribers discussed the obstacle of resistance to meditation practice, and Ethan also offered instruction in Metta meditation toward yourself. These are all available to paid subscribers. You can also subscribe to The Road Home podcast wherever you get your pods (Apple, Ethan's Website, etc). Subscribe now You can now order personally signed copies of Ethan's books at his website. You can also subscribe to The Road Home podcast wherever you get your pods (Apple, Ethan's Website, etc).

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Guided Metta for neutral being

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Guided Metta for neutral being

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Guided Metta for neutral being

Discover the spiritual essence and depth of your canine companion• Explores your dog's physiology and emotional superpower, including how the canine energy field links to our human energy field through the chakras• Presents a Metta (Loving Kindness) meditation, gifted by high-level light beings known as Melchizedek, that opens telepathic communication with your dog and others• Invites you to see the world from your dog's perspective, and helps you understand their thoughts, behaviors, and needs, including the twenty signals dogs use to communicate with each otherAROUND THE WORLD dog lovers experience the unconditional love brought by canine companions, along with many other gifts—be it endless fun and adventures, getting us off the couch and into the wider world, or the profound comfort of companionship. Arriving from the Angelic realm as great conduits of unconditional love and healing, dogs combine their unique physiology and emotional superpowers into their spiritual mission to serve us.Longtime dog lover and medium JJ Flowers shares not only hands-on dog knowledge but also a spiritual perspective on humanity's oldest friend. Introducing Melchizedek's transformative Metta meditation from a collective energy field of high-level light beings, we are invited to cultivate love and compassion for all living beings—and with this also develop the ability to communicate telepathically with animals. As our love begins syncing our dog's energy system with our own system and we begin to see the world from our dog's perspective, we gain a better understanding of their thoughts, behaviors, and needs. And along the way we learn fun details such as the twenty signals dogs use to communicate with each other or how to enhance your dog's intelligence.Engaging while also full of useful information and some hilarious dog stories, this original book combines the spiritual angle and practicalities of our heartlifting relationship with our best buddies.JJ Flowers is an award-winning screenwriter, playwright, and author of nonfiction and novels. A lifelong yogi, JJ teaches pranayama and Metta meditation. She lives with her family and dogs in Dana Point, California.https://www.jjflowersbooks.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Dharma talk given Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Dharma talk given Sunday, June 14, 2026.

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The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today's world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whether personal, collective, or historical? How do we navigate the paradox of holding both pain and joy, without mistaking suffering for punishment or personal failure? Can we infuse our compassion with wisdom and perspective to find the agency to take meaningful action in our communities? In her new series, Engaged Compassion, Sharon delves into these questions and more, engaging in candid conversations with a diverse group of teachers, activists, and changemakers. For the seventh episode in the series, Sharon's speaks with teacher Geshe Lobsang Tenzin Negi, marking his first appearance on the Metta Hour.Geshe Lobsang Tenzin Negi, PhD, is the cofounder and director of the Emory-Tibet Partnership, a multi-dimensional initiative founded in 1998 to bring together the foremost contributions of the Western scholastic tradition and the Tibetan Buddhist sciences of mind and healing. He is also professor of practice in Emory University's Department of Religion. In 2018, he launched, with the Dalai Lama, SEE Learning, a free compassion curriculum for children. Geshe Lobsang, a former monk, was born in Kinnaur, a small Himalayan kingdom adjoining Tibet. He began his monastic training at the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics and continued his education at Drepung Loseling Monastery in south India, where he received his Geshe Lharampa degree in 1994, the highest academic degree granted in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.In this conversation, Geshe and Sharon speak about:• How Geshe grew up in the Himalayas • Becoming a monk at age 14 in 1974• Geshe and Sharon's first meeting • Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics• Cognitively Based Compassion Training • What neuroscience says about compassion• Tania Singer's research work• Richie Davidson's discovery with neuroplasticity• The inner qualities that are actually skills• Putting compassion into real action• How discernment must guide compassion• Story of the starfish on the beach• How small acts of kindness affect others• Developing the inner disposition for kindness• Is compassion fatigue actually compassion?• The natural reciprocity of compassion • “Compassionomics” by Stephen Trzeciak• Why self-compassion is a struggle• Accepting the human condition• Drepung Loseling Monastery• H.H. Dalai Lama's SEE Learning ProgramAdditional ResourcesGeshe Lobsang closes out the conversation with a guided gratitude practice from his book, Engaged Compassion. Learn more about Geshe Lobsang's work right here. Get a copy of his new book right here and explore the SEE Learning Program right here.Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and support the next chapter of Ram Dass Here and Now. Gifts are matched dollar for dollar through June 30. Learn more and give at https://beherenownetwork.com/10years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Mikey Noechel explores the Buddhist principle of ehipassiko, often translated as "come and see for yourself." Rather than relying on blind belief, this teaching invites us to investigate our own experience with curiosity and wisdom. Enjoy this Dharma talk. 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

After a brief memorial to the late Tenzin Robert Thurman, Ethan welcomes author and seeker Erica Bassani to discuss her new book, Women in Love with the Divine. Erica's book explores what it means to be a woman committed to a relationship with the sacred in today's world. On a quest to answer this question for herself, Erica Bassani shares stories from her encounters with a dozen women spiritual teachers from Buddhist, Taoist, Hindu, Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and Nondual traditions. They discuss her own spiritual journey, beginning with the study of the earliest Buddhist teachings, and explore her encounters and interviews with women wisdom holders from a wide variety of traditions. Erica Bassani is a writer based in Italy, and the author of the recently released Women in Love with the Divine. A graduate of the Academy of Storytelling in Turin, she spent a year living in a Theravadan Buddhist monastery at the age of 23. Since then, she has turned to female spiritual teachers from diverse traditions to help her navigate her inner journey. She created the Women Awakening Project—an initiative that highlights the wisdom of female spiritual role models and explores spiritual practice through the lens of women's experiences—to share their wisdom and create a bridge between generations of seekers. Bassani is also the Italian translator of The Four Noble Truths of Love by Susan Piver. Subscribe now (Episode available here now, or wherever you get your "pods," Apple, Ethan's Website, and every other pod place after 11am ET on Wednesday May 27th). Last year, with your subscriptions, we were able to release more episodes than any previous year. This was only possible with your support. Please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber here. Show Notes and More cool resources: Check out our sponsor platform, A Mindful World! A new free video course from Ethan on Metta (lovingkindness) meditation is now available at this link. Sign up for our Fall retreat at the Garrison Institute at this link. Sign up for the August visualization meditation workshop here. Paid subscribers to The Road Home will receive occasional extras like guided meditations, extra podcast episodes and more! The Thursday Meditation Group happens each week at 8am ET on Thursdays, and guided audio meditations are released monthly. Another bonus podcast for paid subscribers discussed the obstacle of resistance to meditation practice, and Ethan also offered instruction in Metta meditation toward yourself. These are all available to paid subscribers. You can also subscribe to The Road Home podcast wherever you get your pods (Apple, Ethan's Website, etc). Subscribe now You can now order personally signed copies of Ethan's books at his website. You can also subscribe to The Road Home podcast wherever you get your pods (Apple, Ethan's Website, etc).

In this episode of The Capital Raiser Show, Richard C. Wilson sits down with NBA World Champion Metta World Peace for a candid fireside chat on investing, entrepreneurship, athlete wealth management, discipline, teamwork, and transitioning from professional sports into business. Metta shares lessons from his 17-year NBA career, navigating celebrity investing opportunities, building businesses after basketball, protecting athletes from bad deals, and why collaboration and infrastructure matter when creating long-term wealth. The conversation dives into athlete investing trends, real estate, crypto, branding, due diligence, leadership, and the mindset required to evolve from elite performer to long-term investor and entrepreneur. Topics covered include: • Transitioning from the NBA into investing and business • Why athletes lose money and how to protect wealth • Trust, due diligence, and avoiding bad partnerships • Building infrastructure around wealth and investing • Sports, entertainment, healthcare, and consumer investing • The importance of collaboration and teamwork • Real estate and investment opportunities athletes pursue • Entrepreneurship, conditioning, and elite performance mindset The Capital Raiser Show brings together billionaire investors, family offices, elite entrepreneurs, athletes, and capital allocators to discuss investing, scaling, business strategy, and wealth creation. Subscribe for more interviews with top investors, athletes, founders, family offices, and industry leaders.

Jim Rome's Daily Jungle 6/9/2026 The San Antonio Spurs have finally made the NBA Finals a series with their win last night. Then, of all the programs to try to take the high road against Texas Tech, Georgia is not the school to do it. Today's guests include Metta World Peace and MLB on FOX Analyst Tom Verducci. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today's world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering?How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whether personal, collective, or historical? How do we navigate the paradox of holding both pain and joy without mistaking suffering for punishment or personal failure? Can we infuse our compassion with wisdom and perspective to find the agency to take meaningful action in our communities? In her new series, Engaged Compassion, Sharon delves into these questions and more, engaging in candid conversations with a diverse group of teachers, activists, and changemakers. For the sixth episode in the series, Sharon's speaks with teacher and change-maker Reggie Hubbard, marking his third appearance on the Metta Hour. Reggie is an internationally recognized yoga and meditation teacher and the founder and chief serving officer of Active Peace Yoga. Reggie's yoga and meditation practice have served as a sanctuary of peace and perspective while navigating the stresses of being a Black man in the world. He has been a featured speaker on new consciousness, racial justice, and civic engagement for leading wellness publications. In addition, Reggie has held many senior strategic and logistical roles across a variety of fields, ranging from global marketing to Presidential campaigning. His life's work sits at the intersection of bringing more peace and balance to activists, guiding the wellness community toward being more engaged, concerned citizens, and enhancing the well-being of all walks of life.In this conversation, Reggie and Sharon speak about:• Democracy as call and response• Re-imagining our current circumstance• What Reggie learned from his stroke• The ability to hope is crucial• Wisdom from Joanna Macy • External circumstance is not the end of the story• How spiritual life informs activism• There is no harvest without planting seeds• Reggie's healing retreats for Men of Color• The challenges men face from patriarchy • Tending and mending grief• The importance of not-being-okay• Compassion versus the rising tides of hatred• “Love's in need of love today” - Stevie Wonder• Why extend goodwill to those who harm us?• Compassion doesn't dictate certain actions• Impermanence as a hope in dark times• What sphere of influence can you impact?• Joy as a radical act of self-care• There must be dancing in the revolution• Finding peace amidst extreme challengesAdditional ResourcesTo close out the episode, Reggie leads a gratitude and sound meditation. You can learn more about Reggie's work right here.Help the Be Here Now Network celebrate 10 years of podcasting and support the next chapter of Ram Dass Here and Now. Gifts are matched dollar for dollar through June 30. Learn more and give at: BHNN 10th Birthday FundraiserSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this solo episode, Ethan takes on the practice of "acceptance." He gets into the nitty gritty of how frequently we spiritual folks misinterpret the meaning of acceptance, turning it into an unhealthy bypass of what we're actually experiencing. By doing so, we miss the transformative (and not at all passive!) possibilities of what practicing acceptance can truly do for ourselves and others. He offers a three-step practice for working with acceptance, and applies this to practicing acceptance of both painful and pleasant circumstances. Along the way, he discusses the tantric concept of "one taste" and analyzes why we get caught up saying "someone pinch me" when good things happen to us. (Episode available here now, or wherever you get your "pods," Apple, Ethan's Website, and every other pod place after 12pm ET on Tues June 9th). Last year, with your subscriptions, we were able to release more episodes than any previous year. This was only possible with your support. Please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber here. Show Notes and More cool resources: Check out our sponsor platform, A Mindful World! A new free video course from Ethan on Metta (lovingkindness) meditation is now available at this link. Sign up for our Fall retreat at the Garrison Institute at this link. Sign up for the August Daylong Retreat on Visualization Meditation at this link. Paid subscribers to The Road Home will receive occasional extras like guided meditations, extra podcast episodes and more! The Thursday Meditation Group happens each week at 8am ET on Thursdays, and guided audio meditations are released monthly. Another bonus podcast for paid subscribers discussed the obstacle of resistance to meditation practice, and Ethan also offered instruction in Metta meditation toward yourself. These are all available to paid subscribers. You can also subscribe to The Road Home podcast wherever you get your pods (Apple, Ethan's Website, etc). You can now order personally signed copies of Ethan's books at his website.

The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today's world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whether personal, collective, or historical? How do we navigate the paradox of holding both pain and joy, without mistaking suffering for punishment or personal failure? Can we infuse our compassion with wisdom and perspective to find the agency to take meaningful action in our communities? In her new series, Engaged Compassion, Sharon delves into these questions and more, engaging in candid conversations with a diverse group of teachers, activists, and changemakers. For the fifth episode in the series, Sharon speaks with Mirabai Bush, marking her third appearance on the Metta Hour. Mirabai is an author, social entrepreneur, teacher, and spiritual leader. She is recognized for her pioneering role in integrating mindfulness and contemplative practices into secular sectors of American life, including business, higher education, law, and social activism. Mirabai's contributions include co-founding influential organizations such as the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society and the Seva Foundation and co-developing Google's Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. She is also a longtime board member of the Love Serve Remember Foundation. Her latest book, Almost Home, is a memoir published in 2025.Please note this conversation contains discussion of gun violence during and civil unrest at Kent State University in 1970.https://youtu.be/ywY6HGunefwIn this conversation, Mirabai and Sharon speak about:The process of writing a memoirWhy Mirabai went to the EastWhat drew Mirabai to activism Meeting Ram Dass and Neem Karoli BabaMirabai in the civil rights movementSustaining engagement over timeNon-attachment alongside passionLoving Awareness as taught by Ram DassHow acceptance leads to change-makingThe role of hope in activismRevolution is bread and rosesSeva Foundation's rootsMirabai's advice for social engagementStaying informed in a balanced wayHow communities respond to compassion actionThe Lovingkindness Nun in BurmaAdditional ResourcesTo close out the episode, Mirabai leads a “Just Like Me” meditation. Learn more about Mirabai's work right here. Her most recent book, Almost Home, is available right here. You can listen to Mirabai's previous episodes on the Metta Hour here and here.Related Metta Hour EpisodesEpisode 94 Ram Dass and Mirabai Bush on the Metta Hour, released in 2019.Episode 114 Remembering Ram Dass with Mirabai Bush and Raghu Markus on the Metta Hour, released in 2020.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.