Podcasts about Pali

Welcome to another segment of the UnMind podcast and DharmaByte column. I would like to share a concern about something I have witnessed in the propagation of Zen. I am afraid that Zen in America is being categorized — in my opinion, erroneously -— as a "religion," during its second century in the West. As Zen assimilates into the volatile and increasingly violent American cultural milieu — primarily under the influence of Christian and Judaic traditions — Zen is widely, and wildly, misinterpreted as a faith or belief system. Buddhism is counted as one of the world's big four religions, we are told. But unlike Christianity, Islam or Hinduism, as well as Judaism, Buddhism is not a form of theism. I would not go so far as to categorize it as atheism — which is said to be the strongest form of theism — but that the question of the existence or nonexistence of God with a capital "G," or a pantheon of gods with lower "g's," simply does not arise. The traditional Zen saying would classify the term "god" as a "head upon a head" — a superfluous addition — on top of the reality that we all face in life. If god is what god is purported to be — i.e. omniscient and omnipresent — then there is no need to name that concept. More to the point, Zen is not based on a set of beliefs, or doctrine, but upon direct experience, whether yours or that of Buddha — who, after all, was not a Buddhist, any more than Christ was a Christian. Both were human beings, just like you. According to my poor understanding, in Buddhism, no independent, self-existent entity can be found anywhere in the universe. "Universe" is another word for naming the totality, but it is not conceived of as a conscious being, though the phrase "Vairocana Buddha" or "Cosmic Buddha," used to designate the concept, may suggest as much. An AI / Wikipedia summary says: Vairocana is the "Cosmic Buddha" or "Great Illuminator" in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, representing the ultimate, formless truth (Dharmakaya) and the source from which all Buddhas emanate. Unlike historical figures, he is a universal Buddha, often depicted at the center of the Five Dhyani Buddhas, embodying wisdom and dispelling ignorance. The "he" pronoun here is a tell — that Buddhist cultures of origin were patriarchal if not misogynistic — and any spiritual beings were cast in the mold of humanity. A section in the ancient Ch'an poem, Hsinhsinming—Trust in Mind, refers to this idea of an essential truth from the perspective of personal experience, characteristic of Zen: If the mind makes no discriminationsthe ten thousand things are as they are of single essenceUnderstanding the mystery of this One-essencewe are released from all entanglementsWhen all things are seen equally the timeless Self-essence is reached Note that this underlying unity, or noumenon in today's vernacular, is a thread running through the "ten thousand things," or all phenomena, not just human consciousness. "Timeless Self-essence" may smack of the western concept of an eternal soul, but this assumption amounts to a kind of cultural appropriation, interpreting the 7th century Chinese view of "essence" as a self-existent entity, which is anathema to Buddhism. The historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, testified to the fact that he found no evidence of any such transmigrating soul, or the Sanskrit "atman," in his experience in meditation. He used an analogy to what was at that time a familiar object, a chariot — which, when disassembled and the parts laid out on the ground, no longer exists. The functional reality exists only in the assemblage. The contemporary term of art for what remained was sunyata, usually translated as "emptiness." But this term does not merely point to an absolute void, as it is often misinterpreted. Again, from our online gurus: Śūnyatā (Sanskrit) or Suññatā (Pali), commonly translated as "emptiness," "voidness," or "openness," is a foundational Buddhist philosophy referring to the lack of inherent, independent existence in all phenomena. It means all things—including the self—are empty of a separate, permanent ego, existing instead in a constant state of interdependence and change. I lean toward "openness," and note that "constant interdependence...and change" do not amount to a "state." There is nothing static about it. All things found in the universe are not things at all, but interconnected causes and conditions in constant flux — wave functions in science-speak. Likewise, aggregate reality: uni-verse, is not itself a "thing." The normal concept of "God" as a transcendent being does not stray far from this idea, except in depictions of Him or Her as human in form. As we are part of this universe, the idea that we can realize this unity with God or the cosmos permeates most religious belief systems. In Zen this proposition has the more prosaic connotation of being the truth, whether we know it or not. If God is anything, God is everything. The prospect of realization or awakening requires relinquishing our dualistic conceptions regarding this truth. Again, the great Chinese sage captures the dilemma in relatable terms: Denying the reality of things misses their realityAsserting the emptiness of things misses their realityThe more we talk and think about itthe further astray we wander from the truthStop talking and thinking and there is nothing you will not be able to know So while I maintain that Zen is not a religion in the conventional sense, what it is pointing to is the essential founding impulse of all religions, as well as philosophy: a realization of the truth of existence. Whether one interprets that realization as a religious experience or not does not change the fact of it. Again, Master Sengcan reminds us: Now there are sudden and gradualin which teachings and approaches ariseWith teachings and approaches distinguishedeach has its standardswhether teachings and approaches are mastered or notreality constantly flows "Sudden and gradual" here refers to the so-called Southern and Northern schools of Zen in China that preceded Sengcan by a couple of centuries. But they could just as well refer to today's various theistic religions with their multitude of denominations, or even to schools of philosophy, as well as theories and hypotheses of science. I italicize that last phrase, "reality constantly flows," as a simple truth, one that does not necessarily negate any of the various religious or philosophical worldviews, but amounts to a universal caveat: that whatever belief you may adhere to, it cannot possibly capture the totality of reality. Zen inquiry is said to take off from where philosophy leaves off, the latter having gotten there in a more roundabout manner. Whatever the starting point and mode of analysis, finally we are left with the "hard problem of consciousness," to co-op the phrase coined by the philosopher David Chalmers. Or as Master Dogen is said to have said, "At last we are left with ambiguity." One particular way of understanding various approaches to practice was taught by Kuei-feng Tsung-mi. Tsung-mi was a C'han master, and also the fifth Ancestor of the Hua Yen tradition in the Tang dynasty in China . He spoke of five different kinds of Zen, which are bompu zen or “usual zen,” gedo zen or ” Outside Way zen,” shojo zen or “Hinayana practice,” daijo zen or “Great Practice zen” and saijojo zen or “Easy and perfect” zen. In this sense, we could say that zen with a small “z” means simply a form of practising. Begin Here: Five Styles of Zenby Ven. Anzan Hoshin roshiZazen-ji, October 14, 1989[from the book, “Before Thinking”] Let us embrace this hard problem, and the inconclusiveness of its resolution, as we continue exploring the original frontier of Mind, and sharpening the razorblade of Zen. To make these postings a bit more interactive, please let me know if you have any subjects you might like me to address in future. My current focus is on the two underlying themes of my first and second published volumes, "The Original Frontier" and "The Razorblade of Zen," both available online. The former is a kind of user's manual for meditation, specifically of the Zen flavor, or zazen; the second is about where I see Zen fitting into the American cultural milieu as a third, alternative way, between the extremes of rationalism and science, leading to secular reductionism on one end of the spectrum, with those of theism and religion, or fundamentalism at the outer reaches on the other end. Zen lives in the middle. In these two books, both the personal and social spheres of practice-experience are engaged, separated for clarity of message. Implications for the natural sphere in the long term — if it is not already too late, in terms of climate change, for one example — I leave to you. Zen may offer our last and best hope for world peace, and saving our home planet. Implications for our understanding — or better, comprehending — the universe, and our place in it, I also leave to you. You are more likely to find your answers to the deeper questions on the cushion than off of it. But — no guarantees.

Annyeonghaseyo, Sobat Kreatif! Pernah nggak sih ngerasa kayak hari berganti terlalu cepat, dan lo dituntut buat sempurna dalam waktu mepet?

IntroductionThis is a Dakini Conversations interview podcast (June 1 2026) with a woman who needs little introduction in India: Maneka Gandhi. She is widely known not only as a former member of the socially and politically influential Gandhi family, but also as a leading animal rights advocate, founder of major animal welfare initiatives, environmentalist, vegan campaigner, author, and former Union Minister for Women and Child Development.When I first searched online for a prominent animal welfare campaigner in India to interview, Maneka Gandhi's name immediately came up. At the time, I knew little of her remarkable and tragic personal history. Only after she kindly and immediately accepted my interview request did I learn more: that she was the daughter-in-law of India's first female Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, who was assassinated, and the widow of Sanjay Gandhi, who died in a plane crash just 100 days after the birth of their son, when Maneka was only 23 years old.Despite such profound loss, Maneka Gandhi went on to build a life not only as a leading female politician but notable public service to animals and the environment. With the money left to her by her late husband, she founded an animal welfare hospital and later established People for Animals, now one of India's largest animal welfare organisations. She has been active in Indian politics for over 30 years, and has written several books on animal rights, law, and etymology.This was my first time meeting and speaking with Maneka Gandhi, whom people address as Mrs. Gandhi ji. We had agreed in advance that I would not focus on her personal or political life, but on her activities in animal welfare, the environment, vegan diet, and women.Although we had never met before, Maneka—now 70—was open, direct, approachable yet someone who did not suffer fools too gladly (a bit like myself in that respect). She also shared some fascinating reflections and personal anecdotes including how she had told the 14th Dalai Lama to stop "boasting" about eating meat for health as it had a negative influence on people.  But also, how conversely, how the 17th Karmapa influenced vegetarianism and animal rights in India in a very positive way and was like an "angel" in that respect. She also shared her thoughts on a popular belief that the Buddha was poisoned by pork as his final meal, as a mistranslation of the original Pali. Other topics, included how she had wanted to ban Tibetans from India, for their role in wildlife hunting (for an animal skins), her views on meat as being the main issue in all environmental concerns and even conflict between Hindus and Muslims (due to their wanting to eat beef/cow).For the record, I do not follow Indian politics and remain entirely impartial in that sphere. My reason for inviting Maneka Gandhi was to highlight her significant and beneficial work for animals in India. We also touched briefly on her work for women, including some of her achievements in that area, such as pensions.Whatever one's political views, Maneka Gandhi stands as a prime example of resilience, intelligence, and courage—someone who has overcome immense hardship and used her life to benefit others in both public and private spheres. The fact that she, as a widower, lone mother and woman who has done that makes it even more inspiring.Two years ago, I noted, that Maneka said in an interview: “I believe my life only has meaning if it reduces some amount of suffering.” As a woman and a Buddhist, that statement deeply resonated with me, and it is one I was honoured to discuss with one of the most prominent, powerful and influential women in India.

Mladý onkolog Martin Palička tvrdí, že české zdravotnictví neumí měřit to nejdůležitější — kvalitu vlastní péče.Rozjel projekt, který se snaží měnit výuku lékařů - http://pomedine.cz/Po šesti letech studia medicíny se Martin děsil, že má začít léčit lidi. Místo aby na to rezignoval, založil Po medině — projekt, který spojuje to, co se na lékařských fakultách neučí, s realitou nemocnic. Dneska sedí v poradním týmu ministra zdravotnictví a tlačí systémovou změnu.Martin je onkolog, autor a jeden z mála mladých lékařů, kteří otevřeně mluví o tom, co je v českém zdravotnictví špatně — a co s tím dělat.V epizodě se dozvíš:Proč mladí lékaři po promoci neumí léčit (a co s tím)Rozdíl mezi dostupností a kvalitou péčeJak AI změní práci lékařůCo rozhodne o tvém zdraví za 10 letPokud Proti Proudu sleduješ rád, hoď mi hlas v Podcastu roku → https://podcastroku.cz/Partner epizody: Magniflex — matrace, na kterých se vyspíš → https://www.magniflex.cz/

The concept of “identity” can convey countless answers to the individual, but is identity just a part of our view? In this Podcast, Bhante Sathi illustrates Pali terms and concepts relevant to the discussion at hand. Through mindfulness and self-observation, we can see how our views and identity are shaped only by our environment. And by cultivating awareness of our identity, we can develop more open and compassionate views to relate to ourselves and others. Bhante Sathi's Book https://bhantesathi.com/books/the-mind-workout-for-a-lifetime-of-happiness-bhante-sathi/9798349278129

On short-circuiting anxiety, breaking thought loops, and learning how to talk to yourself. In this live Q&A, Dan covers: Why action is the best antidote to AI anxiety — and what's actually in your control How to use your meditation practice inside an MRI (and when it's okay to just get sedated) Joseph Goldstein's "dead end" technique for breaking out of repetitive thought loops Why certainty is not an indicator of truth — and how open-mindedness works in a polarized world The Buddhist take on alcohol, and Dan's surprisingly candid answer about his own relationship with substances How to stop feeding the need for external approval — without toxic positivity Why mindfulness in Pali literally means "remembering" — and why you'll always need to hear this stuff again Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

Een Rellen Special van de Nare Jongens! Met onder meer een burgemeester/VNG-vicevoorzitter die het leger op de bevolking wil afsturen, Jesse Klaver die loopt te zuigen, een Nikki Sterkenburg die on fire is over framing van extreemrechts en een drietal PRO-burgemeesters dat diepe buigingen maakt voor het Pali-tuig. Plus: Vandaag Inside, Gideon van Meijeren en enquetevoorpret bij de heertjes.Extra's ontvangen? https://petjeaf.com/narejongens

Slavia Praha si v zápase s Jabloncem definitivně pojistila 23. mistrovský titul v klubové historii. Publikum ale vítězství přímo na stadionu sledovat nesmělo. Šlo o součást trestu za skandální chování skupiny fanoušků z Tribuny Sever při nedohraném derby se Spartou. Kdy Slavia ztratila kontrolu nad tvrdým jádrem vlastních fanoušků? A mají politici začít horečnatě pracovat na zpřísnění zákonů?Hosté: Jan Palička - sportovní redaktor Seznam ZprávJindřich Šídlo - komentátor Seznam Zpráv a spoluautor satirického pořadu Šťastné pondělí a Šťastného podcastuDino Numerato - sociolog sportu a zdraví z FSV UK a institutu SYRIČlánek a další informace najdete na webu Seznam Zprávy.Sledujte nás na sociálních sítích X, Instagram, Threads nebo Bluesky. Náměty a připomínky nám můžete psát na e-mail zaminutusest@sz.czHlasujte pro náš podcast v anketě Podcast roku.

V najnovšej epizóde obľúbeného basketbalového videopodcastu Pod košom privítal moderátor Tomáš Kotlárik mimoriadne inšpiratívneho hosťa, bývalého slovenského basketbalového reprezentanta Pavla Lošonského. Rodák z Pezinka ponúkol hlboký a úprimný pohľad na to, ako sa dá úspešne zvládnuť náročný prechod z profesionálneho športu do civilného života.Pavol Lošonský zdôraznil, že po zavesení tenisiek na klinec sa nechcel stať človekom, ktorý bude s odstupom rokov pri pive len spomínať na zašlú slávu, ale chcel tvoriť nové úspechy. Poslucháči sa v pútavom rozhovore dozvedia, ako si svoju ďalšiu kariéru začal systematicky pripravovať už niekoľko rokov pred posledným súťažným zápasom a prečo takýto prístup odporúča každému aktívnemu športovcovi.Značná časť diskusie sa venuje jeho fascinujúcej ceste americkým univerzitným systémom NCAA, kam odišiel už ako osemnásťročný talentovaný mladík. Pavol Lošonský detailne opisuje nielen nutnosť trénovať angličtinu pre zvládnutie akademických testov, ale s odstupom času úprimne spomína aj na obrovskú facku, ktorú mu tamojší systém uštedril.Do zámoria letel s veľkým sebavedomím a presvedčením, ale rýchlo narazil. „Išiel som tam s nastavením, že budem tam dominovať, a potom človek príde na malú školu a zistí, že z dvanástich hráčov je tam trinásty,“ spomína na tvrdú realitu, ktorá ho však podľa jeho slov formovala nielen ako športovca, ale predovšetkým ako človeka. Smerom k mládeži zdôrazňuje nenahraditeľnosť univerzitného vzdelania a funkčnosť prepojenia štúdia so športom.Okrem amerického dobrodružstva bývalý pivot spomína aj na svoje európske klubové angažmány a mimoriadne rád sa vracia napríklad k zisku majstrovského titulu v anglickej lige s tímom Leicester Riders.V rozhovore sa však nevyhýba ani konštruktívnej kritike súčasného slovenského basketbalu. Upozorňuje na to, že domáca súťaž často neponúka mladým Slovákom dostatočný priestor na herný rozvoj, keďže 18-ťroční chlapci u nás mnohokrát len presedia kľúčové roky na lavičke pri zahraničných legionároch, kým ich americkí rovesníci zbierajú cenné skúsenosti na ihrisku.Mimoriadne inšpiratívnou pasážou diskusie bola aj transformácia 37-ročného Slováka do role „high-performance“ mentálneho kouča. Odkrýva, ako ho inšpirovala kniha o legendárnom koučovi Billovi Campbellovi a ako dnes prepája svet elitných športovcov so svetom úspešných podnikateľov.Svoje aktuálne poslanie pomáhať iným maximalizovať ich potenciál v podcaste vystihol úplne presne: „Pali, ty budeš ten jeden človek pre tých ľudí. Nielen pre športovcov, ale aj pre tých podnikateľov môžeš byť taký ten Robin za tou oponou a oni budú ten Batman.“Záver podcastu odhaľuje, že súťaživosť a posúvanie vlastných limitov v ňom po konci basketbalovej kariéry rozhodne nevyhasli. Pavol Lošonský dnes čelí novým extrémnym výzvam vo svete triatlonu a systematicky sa pripravuje na absolvovanie náročných pretekov Ironman, ku ktorým ho okrem iného priviedla aj inšpirácia legendárnym hokejistom Zdenom Chárom.Najnovšia epizóda podcastu Pod košom na ŠPORT.sk je tak nielen povinnou jazdou pre basketbalových fanúšikov, ale aj skvelým návodom pre všetkých, ktorí hľadajú inšpiráciu, ako si udržať víťazné nastavenie mysle pri dosahovaní nových životných cieľov.

V najnovšej epizóde obľúbeného basketbalového videopodcastu Pod košom privítal moderátor Tomáš Kotlárik mimoriadne inšpiratívneho hosťa, bývalého slovenského basketbalového reprezentanta Pavla Lošonského. Rodák z Pezinka ponúkol hlboký a úprimný pohľad na to, ako sa dá úspešne zvládnuť náročný prechod z profesionálneho športu do civilného života.Pavol Lošonský zdôraznil, že po zavesení tenisiek na klinec sa nechcel stať človekom, ktorý bude s odstupom rokov pri pive len spomínať na zašlú slávu, ale chcel tvoriť nové úspechy. Poslucháči sa v pútavom rozhovore dozvedia, ako si svoju ďalšiu kariéru začal systematicky pripravovať už niekoľko rokov pred posledným súťažným zápasom a prečo takýto prístup odporúča každému aktívnemu športovcovi.Značná časť diskusie sa venuje jeho fascinujúcej ceste americkým univerzitným systémom NCAA, kam odišiel už ako osemnásťročný talentovaný mladík. Pavol Lošonský detailne opisuje nielen nutnosť trénovať angličtinu pre zvládnutie akademických testov, ale s odstupom času úprimne spomína aj na obrovskú facku, ktorú mu tamojší systém uštedril.Do zámoria letel s veľkým sebavedomím a presvedčením, ale rýchlo narazil. „Išiel som tam s nastavením, že budem tam dominovať, a potom človek príde na malú školu a zistí, že z dvanástich hráčov je tam trinásty,“ spomína na tvrdú realitu, ktorá ho však podľa jeho slov formovala nielen ako športovca, ale predovšetkým ako človeka. Smerom k mládeži zdôrazňuje nenahraditeľnosť univerzitného vzdelania a funkčnosť prepojenia štúdia so športom.Okrem amerického dobrodružstva bývalý pivot spomína aj na svoje európske klubové angažmány a mimoriadne rád sa vracia napríklad k zisku majstrovského titulu v anglickej lige s tímom Leicester Riders.V rozhovore sa však nevyhýba ani konštruktívnej kritike súčasného slovenského basketbalu. Upozorňuje na to, že domáca súťaž často neponúka mladým Slovákom dostatočný priestor na herný rozvoj, keďže 18-ťroční chlapci u nás mnohokrát len presedia kľúčové roky na lavičke pri zahraničných legionároch, kým ich americkí rovesníci zbierajú cenné skúsenosti na ihrisku.Mimoriadne inšpiratívnou pasážou diskusie bola aj transformácia 37-ročného Slováka do role „high-performance“ mentálneho kouča. Odkrýva, ako ho inšpirovala kniha o legendárnom koučovi Billovi Campbellovi a ako dnes prepája svet elitných športovcov so svetom úspešných podnikateľov.Svoje aktuálne poslanie pomáhať iným maximalizovať ich potenciál v podcaste vystihol úplne presne: „Pali, ty budeš ten jeden človek pre tých ľudí. Nielen pre športovcov, ale aj pre tých podnikateľov môžeš byť taký ten Robin za tou oponou a oni budú ten Batman.“Záver podcastu odhaľuje, že súťaživosť a posúvanie vlastných limitov v ňom po konci basketbalovej kariéry rozhodne nevyhasli. Pavol Lošonský dnes čelí novým extrémnym výzvam vo svete triatlonu a systematicky sa pripravuje na absolvovanie náročných pretekov Ironman, ku ktorým ho okrem iného priviedla aj inšpirácia legendárnym hokejistom Zdenom Chárom.Najnovšia epizóda podcastu Pod košom na ŠPORT.sk je tak nielen povinnou jazdou pre basketbalových fanúšikov, ale aj skvelým návodom pre všetkých, ktorí hľadajú inšpiráciu, ako si udržať víťazné nastavenie mysle pri dosahovaní nových životných cieľov.

Riflessioni di Ajahn Jayasaro. Forse vi è stato chiesto: "Quanto si può essere certi che il Buddha sia realmente esistito? Fino a che punto ci si può fidare dei testi?". La mia risposta è che la nostra fede poggia su basi davvero solide. I testi in Pali dei Sutta e del Vinaya mostrano un'incredibile unità e coerenza interna e al contempo non contenengono alcun riferimento a testi successivi. Non presentano anacronismi storici. Ciò trasmette al lettore informato la forte sensazione che siano tutti opera di una sola mente. L'uniformità dei testi attraverso lignaggi di trasmissione isolati indica un'origine presettaria comune e anche l'affidabilità dei metodi di trasmissione orale che i monaci usavano per preservarli. I sedici paesi menzionati nei testi furono presto inglobati dall'impero Nanda. L'assenza di riferimenti a questo o al successivo impero Maurya e alle sue grandi figure, come Candagutta e Asoka, rafforza la provenienza antica dei testi. Lo stesso vale per qualsiasi riferimento alla scrittura. Le scoperte archeologiche hanno confermato l'esistenza della maggior parte dei monasteri e delle città, datandoli al V secolo a.C. Le colonne di Asoka, erette circa 150 anni dopo la morte del Buddha, offrono prove convincenti. La colonna di Lumpini recita: «Qui nacque il Buddha, Shakyamuni». Un'altra include i titoli dei sutta che il grande imperatore consigliò ai suoi sudditi di studiare. I grandi stupa che fece costruire a Sanchi e a Bharthur, a 1000 km dalla sua capitale, presentano incisioni su pietra che raffigurano episodi della vita del Buddha, a dimostrazione di quanto fosse già diffuso il suo insegnamento. C'è molto altro ancora. Con questa singola pagina gialla sto solo sfiorando la superficie dell'argomento. A chiunque sia interessato consiglio l'eccellente “The Authenticity of the Early Buddhist Texts” ("L'autenticità dei primi testi buddhisti"), dei venerabili bhikkhu Sujāto e Brahmāli. Ajahn Jayasāro, 21 marzo 2026

Reviewing the first part of the concentration in Pali tradition from Chapter 9, including excerpts from ,Ajahn Nisabho, an American monk in the Thai Forest Tradition.

Ajahn Dhammasīha cites the following short Pali quote at the beginning of his Dhamma Talk : "Yena yena hi maññanti, tato taṃ hoti aññathā." "By whatever they conceive, that is becoming otherwise." = "Whatever they use as support for their illusion of identity, that is all changing and becoming otherwise" (Majjhima Nikāya/Middle Length Discourses #113, "Sappurisa Sutta" / "Discourse on the Authentic Person") In order to build up and maintain an illusion of self ('Entity View'/'Sakkāyadiṭṭhi'), we need prop ups. The self illusion has to be based on some foundation. In a profound sense, we try to make the five groups of clinging the foundation for our illusionary sense of self. On a more basic level, we use our name, title, degree, address, status symbols, knowledge, clothing, possessions, and so on as prop ups for our supposed identity. But whether on the profound level, or in the more basic manifestations, all these prop ups are actually impermanent and unsatisfactory themselves, and thus any self illusion based on them is unstable and liable to collapse as well, leading to constant anxiety (vicikicchā saṃyojana) and desperate attempts to stabilize and sustain the delusion against the onslaught of impermanence. Which necessarily leads to a whole lot of suffering. Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our email Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Latest Photos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://latest-pics.dhammagiri.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Youtube Channel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724#self #anatta #nonself #illusion #delusion #conceit #attachment #upadana #clinging #ego #identity

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This week we're joined once again by everyone's favourite couple, Parjanya-gopa & Pali-gopi.Gopala and the crew dive into the ocean of such topics as fanning the spark within, recognising everyone's unique superpowers, and exploring the dynamics of spiritual marriage, to the current shenanigans (and not-so-far-off consequences) of artificial intelligence.A more mellow conversation exploring knowledge from Bhagavad-Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam and various other Bhakti wisdom scriptures. Feel free to send in a question you would like answered on the next episode of the podcast! All other platforms

Hawaii sells you paradise - pink hotels, perfect water, sunsets that feel unreal. But step a little off script and you start to notice the rules: don't look at what's marching after dark, don't take anything that isn't yours, and don't assume the water is empty. From the cliffs of Nuʻuanu Pali to the shoreline of Waikīkī and the wreck resting below Pearl Harbor, this isn't just history, it's something that still moves. And it doesn't care if you're just visiting.

A birthday hike on Oahu's dangerous Pali Puka Trail turns into a brutal fight for survival when a woman's husband allegedly attacks her on a narrow ridge with sheer 1,000-foot drop-offs. What begins as a trip to repair a strained marriage quickly unravels into a terrifying scene of violence, desperate resistance, and a race against time—until two passing hikers stumble upon the unthinkable. Drawing from recent trial testimony and firsthand accounts, this episode of Crime Off the Grid explores how a remote, breathtaking trail became the setting for a chilling attempted killing—and the evidence that followed.Sources:HI v. Gerhardt Konig: Trouble in Paradise Trial | Court TV; YouTube, April 8, 2026; https://www.courttv.com/news/hi-v-gerhardt-konig-trouble-in-paradise-trial/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/verdict-trial-doctor-accused-trying-to-kill-wife-cliffside-hike-hawaii/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14535931/hawaii-doctor-gerhardt-konig-secrets-murder-wife-beauty-stop.htmlhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/son-maui-doctor-accused-trying-kill-wife-birthday-hike-says-dad-confes-rcna266136Support the show!For bonus content join our Patreon!patreon.com/CrimeOfftheGridFor a one time donation:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotgFor more information about the podcast, check outhttps://crimeoffthegrid.com/Check out our Merch!!  https://in-wild-places.square.site/s/shopFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) Facebook

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) This talk is an introduction to practicing with feeling tone, or vedana in Pali, and includes a guided meditation.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) This talk is an introduction to practicing with feeling tone, or vedana in Pali, and includes a guided meditation.

Kortney and Dr. Payel Gupta sit down with Nissa Shaffi, MS, Director of Advocacy at the Allergy & Asthma Network, to talk about what patient advocacy really means, how the healthcare system works as a whole, and how everyday people with allergies, asthma, and related conditions can learn to use their voice to push for real change. What we cover in this episode is patient advocacy for allergy and asthma Anyone can be an advocate. Advocacy is not just for politicians or lawyers. It is for anyone who sees a problem and wants to do something about it, from patients, caregivers, doctors, and everyday people alike. Forms of advocacy, from social media to Capitol Hill. You do not have to fly to Washington to make a difference. Advocacy starts with education, storytelling, and showing up in whatever way you can. How the healthcare system actually works. No single insurance company, hospital, or drug maker is to blame for everything. Understanding the whole system is what makes advocacy effective. Why your story can change a law. Personal experience is one of the most powerful tools in advocacy. Real patient stories have driven landmark legislation and saved lives. PALI, the Patient Advocacy Leadership Initiative. A free monthly program from the Allergy & Asthma Network that teaches patients the language, tools, and knowledge they need to advocate confidently at any level. More resources PALI (Patient Advocacy Leadership Initiative):  Allergy & Asthma Day on Capitol Hill (AADCH) AAN Advocacy Center, take action today!  Bills Allergy & Asthma Network is prioritizing this year: Safe Step Act EPIPEN Act HELP Copays Act  One School One Nurse Act See all the bills on the Network's Advocacy page *********** Made in partnership with The Allergy & Asthma Network.

The Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife on Oahu undergoes cross examination today. Prosecutors grill Gerhardt Konig about his troubled relationship and the events that led up to the alleged attack on the Pali trail last year. President Donald Trump proclaimed the military mission in Iran almost complete, but Tehran is still volleying threats and missiles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In “Metta & Compassion Vibes,” Emily Horn explores the crucial difference between befriending difficulty through metta and the deeper, boundary-dissolving willingness of compassion to actually meet suffering — and why that meeting sometimes sounds like a fierce and loving no.☸️ The Ten PāramīsYou're invited. to join Emily Horn in a practical exploration of The Ten Pāramīs: Ten Trainings for a Liberated Life this April.Become a member of the Pragmatic Dharma Sangha, and gain access to both live cohorts. Or you can join the kick-off session, on either of these dates, to see if it's a good fit: *

A construction worker died and two others injured after a wall collapsed in Lanikai. The first round of severe weather passes over Kauai and Oahu. What happened, and what more is in store this week? Jury selection begins in the case against Gerhardt Konig, a Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife at the Pali lookout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This final session of Sitting with Original Love opens once again with Nicolle Reigetsu leading the community in singing the Metta Sutta — words of loving kindness from the Pali canon — before Henry Shukman and Roshi Joan Halifax offer their final teaching of the retreat. Henry leads a guided reflection, then reads from his book: a passage about a grieving mother who finds herself unexpectedly… Source

Abstain from any evil deed accomplish what is good and true, And fully purify your mind - That is what all the Buddhas teach. Enduring patience is the best of all ascetic practices; The best of everything at all is called Nibbāna by the sage. If you cause harm to anyone you can't be called a genuine monk! Refrain from harming and abuse, and strictly keep the Buddha's rules; Be moderate when taking food, and dwell alone in solitude devoted to the Higher Mind - That is what all the Buddhas teach. The Buddha recited this concise summary of the whole practice leading to Nibbāna on the full moon of Magha, at the 'Sāvaka-sannipāta', the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 Arahant Bhikkhus, all of them ordained by the Buddha himself. Ajahn Dhammasiha introduces us to the location of the event, the Bamboo Grove Monastery ('Veḷuvana') at Rājagaha, and goes through the Ovādapātimokkha line by line (By the way, it's actually 14 lines of verse in the Pāli. When Ajahn Dhammasiha talks about 16 lines, he was thinking about the English translation, which has two lines more. It can be difficult to express meaning in English as succinct as in Pali, often one requires more words in modern languages to get the meaning accross)Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our email Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Latest Photos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://latest-pics.dhammagiri.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Youtube Channel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724#buddhism #buddha #arahants #magha #maghapuja #ovadapatimokkha

Az előfizetők (de csak a Belső kör és Közösség csomagok tulajdonosai!) már szombat hajnalban hozzájutnak legfrissebb epizódunk teljes verziójához. A hétfőn publikált, ingyen meghallgatható verzió tíz perccel rövidebb. Itt írtunk arról, hogy tudod meghallgatni a teljes adást. Jó-e bűnözőnek lenni? A fenntartható, környezettudatos drogkereskedelemért! Gödölyék, jerkék, ártányok. Kelet-európai identitásdrift Gogollal és Leonyid Brezsnyevvel. Csalódás Richard Bransonban. És a Mennyiségi Újságírás díjat kapja... 00:00 Tartalomjegyzék. 01:11 Nem is olyan jó bűnözőnek lenni. Rogán nyilatkozik. El Mencho és a mariachi. 05:15 Escobar is lehetett volna bármi más. Növekedési kényszer a drogkereskedelemben. A környezettudatos, fenntartható kábítószer-kereskedelem. 09:49 Közgazdaságtan és kábítószerkereskedelem. Dr. Schwab és kokain. 13:19 Újabb érdekes adatok Erdős Pál amfetaminfüggőségéről. Erdős Pál és Uj Péter találkozása, speed nélkül. A kis Terence Tao és Erdős Pali bácsi. 18:08 Budapesti ukrán verdák 2. - Kelet-európai identitás drift. Gogol és Zelenszkij ukránsága. 22:32 A hét autós üldözése egy érdi varsúti átjáróban. 26:52 R-Go gödölyék és jerkék. Mit mond Váncsa István? 30:20 Az MSZP temetése a Jókai utcában. A KDNP ügyesebb volt. The Jon Spencer Package Experience. Csalódás Richard Bransonban. 35:44 Jelentős mérföldkő az alapkő. Mikor lesz vasút Ferihegyre? 41:50 Putyinista sapkalevétel magyar iskolákban. Tankerülete válogatja! Peter Thiel gyermekeinek szkríntájmja. 47:20 Ki nyeri a Mennyiségi Újságírás Díjat? Bede Márton demográfiai cikke. Ne féljünk a vámpírhaltól! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you struggle with the terrifying reality that everything changes, this conversation is for you. Bart van Melik is a meditation teacher, psychotherapist, and our Teacher of the Month for January. In this live session recorded on Zoom with subscribers to the 10% with Dan Harris app, Bart and Dan explore one of Bart's favorite teachings: "Keep calmly knowing change"—four words that supposedly distill all 84,000 of the Buddha's teachings. We talk about: Why attuning to the flow of things brings peace (even though change is terrifying)—and what the Buddha said on his deathbed about impermanence How to introduce meditation to kids without making it seem difficult or boring  The three dimensions of mindfulness: internal (your own mind), external (noticing other people's breath on the subway), and relational (the field we're all co-creating together) Whether connecting through venting and complaining is harmless or something to examine more closely "Useless speech" (sampappalāpa)—the Pali term for saying stuff that doesn't really matter, and why the urge is often just "look at me" Why Bart is still on this path after all these years: community Bart closes with a beautiful dedication about coming home to the body and appreciating that we show up in community. These live sessions happen every week in the app 10% with Dan Harris, where you can meditate with Dan and guest teachers and ask questions in real time. Get the app at danharris.com—there's a free 14-day trial.     Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Thanks to our sponsor:  LinkedIn:  Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn ads and get a $250 credit for the next one. Just go to linkedin.com/happier. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

Chanting starts at 0.32 min.The sangha of Dhammagiri Buddhist Monastery recites auspicious paritta for Vietnamese/Chinese New Year of the Firehorse. Ajahn Moneyyo leads the chanting Tan Adicco recites the formal invitation to all devas & spirits Ajahn Dhammasiha joins the chanting as well. Spotify sometimes classifies our chanting podcasts as 'music' and then deletes them, as pure music tracks are not allowed on their podcast platform. To prevent that from happening, we have included a spoken intro, and some explanations about horse similes at the end, by Ajahn Dhammasiha. Being born in the year of the firehorse himself, Ajahn Dhammasiha enjoyed sharing quotes mentioning horses at the event, including his own translations. Read the horse quotes here: https://www.dhammagiri.net/post/horse-similes-in-pali-canonDhammagiri Forest Hermitage:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our email Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Latest Photos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://latest-pics.dhammagiri.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Youtube Channel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724#paritta #palichanting #buddhistchanting #chinesenewyear #firehorse2026 #firehorse #lunarnewyear #buddhism #dhamma

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Covering the section on the characteristics of the formless absorptions as described in the Pali tradition, concluding teaching from Chapter 9.

Covering the section on the characteristics of the four dhyanas as described in the Pali tradition, teaching from Chapter 9.

Ajahn Dhammasiha talks about the emotion that is called 'Saṃvega' in Pali, 'Spiritual Shock'. Saṃvega, spiritual urgency, doesn't feel nice, it's not a pleasant feeling. However, it is beneficial, as it urges us to practise the Dhamma with commitment and dedication. When we're experiencing pain and grief from loss and disappointments, we can transform this painful emotion into Saṃvega by contemplating the Buddha's teaching: We contemplate that, indeed, all conditioned formations are impermanent and thus ultimately disappointing. We contemplate that the Buddha has shown us the method, the Noble 8fold Path, to go beyond all conditioned phenomena and experience the total freedom from old age, sickness, death & suffering, Nibbāna. Contemplating thus, the grief is transformed into saṃvega, and we feel strong urgency to practise Dhamma to free ourselves from suffering.Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage:https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsOur email Newsletter:https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletterLatest Photoshttps://latest-pics.dhammagiri.netOur Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724#suffering #grief #loss #bereavement #spiritualurgency #buddhism #buddhistwisdom

Allergy & Asthma Network has spent more than four decades helping people living with asthma, allergies, and related immune conditions navigate care, access trustworthy education, and make their voices heard. In this episode, we talk with Lynda Mitchell, CEO of Allergy & Asthma Network. Lynda shares how becoming a food allergy and asthma mom in the early 1990s shaped her career and led her into patient advocacy work. We get into how Allergy & Asthma Network supports patients and families through four mission pillars: education, outreach, advocacy, and research. What we cover in our episode about Allergy & Asthma Network Trusted Messengers and culturally responsive education, and why information is more effective when it comes from people who reflect and understand the community Free virtual asthma coaching, and how one-on-one self-management education helps people improve daily asthma control and reduce emergency care Patient voice research, what it is, how it differs from clinical trials, and why diversity in clinical trial participation matters Advocacy efforts like Capitol Hill Day and PALI, and how patient stories influence laws and policies that affect asthma and allergy care Ways to get involved, including resources for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers who want to support or participate in Allergy & Asthma Network's work More resources about Allergy & Asthma Network Allergy & Asthma Network  Sign-up for the Allergy & Asthma Network's Newsletter  Get involved with clinical trials and research  More about the PALI information session (February 18, 2026) Advocacy information Virtual asthma coaching program (free asthma self-management education) *********** Made in partnership with The Allergy & Asthma Network.

A local immigrant rights group is suing the feds over conditions at an ICE detention center. We'll take you to Palisades Charter High School where students are back today for the first time since the Palisades fire. Plus, another egg-cellent update from Big Bear's famous bald eagle duo. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Explaining how the four immeasurables are taken as objects for cultivating serenity and dhyanas in the Pali tradition, teaching from Chapter 9.

Explaining Concentration in the Pali Tradition, and beginning the description ofFour Brahmaviharas, teaching from Chapter 9.

(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.

Here, Dharmaprabha explores conditioned co-production through her personal experience of living with a chronic illness. She traces the early formulations of pratitya samutpada back to the Pali canon and discusses how the four noble truths and the spiral path can guide our practice in challenging times. Excerpted from the talk The Heart of the Dharma given at North London Buddhist Centre, 2015. *** 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

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) We explore the centrality of being skillful with intentions in our practice and a number of different ways of practicing to cultivate skillful intentions, in part related to the New Year. We look at the Buddha's account of karma (kamma in Pali) as intention, and his teaching on the importance of reflection in living with skillful intentions. Remembering the Chinese Chan (Zen) teacher Yunmen's speaking of the centrality of "appropriate response," we develop a simple model for developing skillful intentions leading to skillful or appropriate responses. We also explore the variety of types of intentions, and recent Stanford research about how we might skillfully (and successfully) follow intentions to develop new routines. We then look at the importance for identifying our deeper intentions of develop an intuitive listening to life and to what calls us, in part exploring the theme of listening through poems. The talk is followed by a short guided meditation on intentions and then by discussion.

Dans cet épisode, je reçois Marine Paliès, Global Head of Inclusion & Diversity chez Axa. Originaire de l'île de la Réunion, Marine a grandi entre équilibre familial et ambition professionnelle : une mère fonctionnaire attachée à son équilibre personnel et un père chef d'entreprise passionné par son travail. Ce double modèle a façonné sa conviction profonde : l'ambition et l'équilibre peuvent coexister, à condition de repenser la manière dont on conçoit la performance.Marine est également une personne que je connais et admire - notre lien se nourrit d'une même volonté de mettre l'humain au cœur des organisations.Nous explorons son parcours dans les ressources humaines et son engagement pour faire de la diversité et de l'inclusion un levier de transformation dans l'entreprise. Elle revient sur la manière dont elle construit une approche systémique, intégrant l'égalité femme/homme, la mixité, le handicap, les origines, les parcours et toutes les singularités individuelles comme autant de facettes de la richesse humaine.Nous abordons plusieurs thèmes essentiels :– Le leadership non genré : sortir des modèles uniques de réussite et permettre à chacun d'exprimer sa singularité.– La durabilité humaine : penser le développement durable appliqué à l'humain, préserver nos ressources d'attention, d'énergie et d'équilibre, tout en favorisant une culture inclusive et durable.– L'authenticité : être aligné avec ce qui compte vraiment, sans pression à tout partager, et mettre la santé mentale et l'équilibre au centre de la performance et du leadership.– Le burn-out : changer le récit autour de cette expérience, la voir comme une source de résilience plutôt que comme un signe de fragilité.– L'espoir et la transmission : chaque geste compte pour remettre du positif dans le quotidien professionnel.Un échange dense et lumineux qui redonne de l'espoir en un futur plus juste dans l'entreprise.Bonne écoute ! Sandra***************Numéros d'Equilibristes est la lettre que j'envoie 2 fois par mois - c'est là que je partage ressources, observations et analyses, dont le point de départ est souvent le quotidien ou mon travail avec mes clients. C'est là aussi que j'annonce en avant-première tous les événements et opportunités de travailler ensemble. Vous pouvez vous abonner ici.Découvrez mon livre, En Équilibre, qui déconstruit le mythe de l'équilibre vie pro vie perso et explore 4 grands besoins derrière celui de préserver son équilibre de vie.Pour découvrir comment travailler ensemble, rendez-vous sur www.conscious-cultures.comPour écouter tous les épisodes, rendez-vous sur www.lesequilibristes.comConnectons-nous sur les réseaux : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-fillaudeau-23947ba/ et https://www.instagram.com/les_equilibristes_podcast/Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This week marks one year since the L.A. fires. We look at people who rebuilt their lives somewhere completely different. A century old Pacific Palisades newspaper printed their final issue. Plus, a wildfire photographer documents Altadena and finds inspiration to rebuild. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

The Buddha was once asked "what is the most important thing for us to practice?" He answered: patience (or khanti, in Pali) and assured us that this skill or quality is something we can learn to apply to absolutely everything we struggle with in our lives - every person, situation, and even ourselves - in order to become much more peaceful, self-controlled, compassionate, and undisturbed by life itself. This talk explores his teachings about how we can do this. It includes a meditation at the end.

Leigh Brasington explains how the mind progresses through the four jhānas—from initial access concentration and the energetic, pleasure-filled first jhāna to the progressively quieter states of happiness, contentment, and equanimity—emphasizing their practical characteristics, traditional similes, and their role in supporting insight practice.

Every year, Joseph Goldstein does a three month silent meditation retreat by himself at his home in Massachusetts. In this conversation you're about to hear, Joseph had just emerged from one such retreat with a bunch of thoughts on what are called the three proliferating tendencies or three papañca to use the ancient Pali term.  These are three ways in which we perpetuate an unhealthy sense of self. Joseph has explained that you can think about the process of going deeper in meditation as a process of lightening up or getting less self-centered. You're about to get a masterclass in doing just that.  For the uninitiated, Joseph is one of the co-founders of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts. His co-founders are two other meditation titans, Sharon Salzberg and Jack Kornfield. Joseph has been a teacher at IMS since it was founded in the seventies and he continues to be the resident guiding teacher there.  In this episode we talk about: The framework for understanding the three proliferating tendencies; the basic building blocks of our experience in the world Six things that make up what the Buddha called “the all”  What non-self means and why it's essential to the Buddhist teaching of liberation The two levels of truth: conventional and ultimate Why language is so important in conditioning how we experience things  How the three proliferating tendencies provide a very practical guide to understanding how we manufacture our own suffering   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here! Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thank you to our sponsor: Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.  

In this rich and heartful conversation, I join two dear Buddhist monks — Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho — who are in the process of founding Clear Mountain Monastery, a new Buddhist community in the Seattle area. Their bright, warm spirit brings a lighthearted and sincere presence to our dialogue, making this exchange a true joy to share. Together, we explore many dimensions of the spiritual path — including my own journey of finding refuge during a dark time, the teachers who've inspired me, and the teachings that most deeply call to my heart. We also reflect on the practice of RAIN, the dance between directing attention and opening to what's here, and how compassion and equanimity intertwine to support us in these challenging times. Along the way, we touch into the Pali word sanook — meaning fun or lightheartedness — which beautifully captures the spirit of our time together. May this conversation nourish your own trust in the path and remind you of the goodness and joy that are always here, waiting to be discovered. In this talk, we'll look at: - how trusting our basic goodness becomes the foundation for intimacy, creativity, and awakening compassion in a suffering world. - Tara's own journey through illness and fear, and how softening around pain opens the heart to freedom and love. - the power of the RAIN meditation to transform judgment and reactivity into mindful presence and self-acceptance. - how taking a sacred pause helps us step out of the virtual trance and re-enter embodied awareness and connection - trusting Buddha-nature — the radiant goodness that shines through all beings — as the ultimate refuge in an unraveling world. Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho are part of Clear Mountain Monastery Project, an aspiring Buddhist forest monastery in the Seattle area.  Website: https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ClearMountainMonastery