Podcasts about Sangha

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

Dhammamegha  speaks about Sangha as Dharma practice and how spiritual community and friendship with the admirable are part of our heritage in Triratna. A talk given on the Triratna Buddhist Community International Gathering at Adhisthana, 2017. *** 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

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In this episode, Roy Wyman explores the core Buddhist teaching of anatta, or not self, the insight that there is no fixed, permanent self at the center of our experience. 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

Les disciples de Gautama s'éveillent de jour comme de nuit — leur attention tournée vers le Bouddha, le Dhamma, le Sangha, la contemplation du corps et la bienveillance universelle. Ces versets du Dhammapada tracent la voie de l'éveil avec une clarté lumineuse : le sage renonce au petit bonheur pour le grand, avance seul sur le chemin sans errer dans la souffrance, et brille en silence — comme les sommets de l'Himalaya.Bibliographie: "Les plus belles paroles du Bouddha" (https://www.babelio.com/livres/Schut-Les-plus-belles-paroles-du-Bouddha--Les-versets-d/574761 )Narration et réalisation: Bruno LégerProduction: Les mécènes du Vieux SagePuisse la lumière des Maîtres toucher un nombre infini de cœurs,Puissent tous les êtres, visibles et invisibles, proches et lointains, humains et non humains, être libérés et heureux.OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.

In this episode, you'll hear a Daily Reminder from Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim about growing older. This is already the fourth part of this series.What is important for us to live a relaxed and pleasant life?Thank you very much, Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim,hapchangwith love,Yours in the dharma, Gak Duk

In dieser Folge hörst Du einen Daily Reminder von Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim über das älter werden. Es ist bereits der 4.Teil dieser Serie.Was ist wichtig, damit wir entspannt und angenehm leben können?Vielen Dank Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim,hapchangalles Liebe,Deine Gak Duk

The Buddha was not only perfect in knowledge and conduct and developed supreme purity, compassion, wisdom and liberation but he was also the unsurpassable trainer of trainable people and teacher of gods and humans and as supreme teacher he had the ability to guide others to awakening.Just like the sun is not only bright and radiant only for itself, but also provides the energy for the entire ecosystem of the planet earth and all beings living on it - so too the Buddha didn't realize awakening just for his own benefit but illuminated the life of countless beings and lead them to liberation.During the 45 years when the Buddha was teaching he led several 1000 people to the realization of Arahantship - the highest spiritual attainment and the same liberation that the Buddha himself had realized and he led several 10000 people to the first stage of awakening, after which they were secure to realize the goal in at least 7 more lifetimes (streamentry). Also after the Buddha had passed away already his disciples continued to practice and realize his teaching in the last 2500 years up to the present day.Among all these noble disciples the Buddha mentions 41 monks, 13 nuns and 20 male and female lay disciples as so called "great disciples" with special outstanding qualities and encourages us to emulate them. By recollecting them we can gain a deeper understanding what it means "to practice well", why they are worthy of respect, we can get to know their qualities, follow their example and enter into the stream of Dhamma and become noble disciples ourselves.“Then there is the case where you recollect the Sangha: ‘The Sangha of the Blessed One's disciples who have practiced well… who have practiced straight-forwardly… who have practiced methodically… who have practiced masterfully—in other words, the four types (of noble disciples) when taken as pairs, the eight when taken as individual types—they are the Sangha of the Blessed One's disciples: deserving of gifts, deserving of hospitality, deserving of offerings, deserving of respect, the incomparable field of merit for the world.' At any time when a disciple of the noble ones is recollecting the Sangha, his mind is not overcome with passion, not overcome with aversion, not overcome with delusion. His mind heads straight, based on the Saṅgha. And when the mind is headed straight, the disciple of the noble ones gains a sense of the goal, gains a sense of the Dhamma, gains joy connected with the Dhamma. In one who is joyful, rapture arises. In one whose mind is enraptured, the body grows calm. One whose body is calmed experiences ease. In one at ease, the mind becomes concentrated.“Of one who does this, Mahānāma, it is said: ‘Among those who are out of tune, the disciple of the noble ones dwells in tune; among those who are malicious, he dwells without malice; having entered the stream of Dhamma, he develops the recollection of the Saṅgha.'"- The Buddha in Anguttara Nikaya 11:12

Jasveen Sangha was seated at the breakfast table the morning of October 29th, 2023, when a headline flashed across the TV that would turn her glamorous world of privilege upside-down, Former “Friends” star Matthew Perry found dead at his Pacific Palisades home.  A lump formed in her throat. Only days before she'd supplied someone connected to the actor 25 vials of liquid ketamine, enough to comatose an African elephant. She typed in a quick Google search: “Can ketamine be blamed for causing death?” Any hope she had that the story would simply fade away was quickly dashed. Despite his well-publicized struggle with drugs and alcohol, Perry, 54, was still worth millions and a legion of “Friends” fans demanded to know who was responsible for giving “Chandler” his fatal dose. In the months that followed, police arrested five individuals for having a hand in Perry's tragic demise. It wasn't a set of the usual suspects. Two physicians, a rehab counselor, the actor's live-in assistant, and an international, jet-setting socialite authorities dubbed “The Ketamine Queen” were among those arrested in connection with Perry's death. Follow Jami @JamiOnAir on Instagram and TikTok. Subscribe to Jami's YouTube channel @JamiOnAir: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Sponsors Shopify: Visit shopify.com/murderish to sign up for a $1/month trial. Bravo's Most Wanted - listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bravos-most-wanted-with-jami-rice-and-katie-ginella/id1896791981 Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Research and writing by: K. Brant.   Want to advertise on this show? We've partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you're interested in advertising on MURDERISH, please send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm and copy jami@murderish.com.  Visit Murderish.com to learn more about the podcast and Creator/Host, Jami, and to view a list of sources for this episode.  Listening to this podcast doesn't make you a murderer, it just means you're murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll hear a Daily Reminder from Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim about maintaining a specific schedule, daily routines, and how important they are.Thank You very much, Dae Poep Sa Nim,hapchang,warm regards,Your Gak Duk

In dieser Folge hörst Du einen Daily Reminder von Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim über einen bestimmten Zeitplan, die tägliche Routine und wie wichtig diese ist.Vielen Dank Dae Poep Sa Nim,hapchang,liebe Grüße,Deine Gak Duk

(Cloud Mountain Retreat Center) These recollections from the Buddha help to lift up the heart, remind us of our goodness and give us encouragement on the path. The recollections are of the qualities of the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha. And then, recollections on one's own moral conduct (sila), generosity, and the qualities of the devas that caused them to become devas that we ourselves also possess.

(Cloud Mountain Retreat Center) These recollections from the Buddha help to lift up the heart, remind us of our goodness and give us encouragement on the path. The recollections are of the qualities of the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha. And then, recollections on one's own moral conduct (sila), generosity, and the qualities of the devas that caused them to become devas that we ourselves also possess.

In dieser Folge hörst Du einen Daily Reminder von Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim über Buddhas Erleuchtung, seine Geburt und seine Erkenntnisse. Sie sind miteinander verbunden.Vielen Dank Dae Poep Sa Nim,hapchang,alles Liebe und herzliche Grüße,Gak Duk

In this episode, you'll hear a Daily Reminder from Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim about the Buddha's enlightenment, his birth, and his insights. They are all interconnected.Thank you very much, Dae Poep Sa Nim,hapchang,with love and warm regards,Gak Duk

“Right Effort - Samma Vayama” was a teaching given by Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana Monastery on the 7th February 2001. The main audience was the Sangha.   An edited transcription is available here: https://bswa.org/teaching/right-effort-samma-vayama/ Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

The Vipallasas: the distortion of view, perception & thoughts perpetuating delusion. This was a teaching given by Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana Monastery on the 10th January 2001. The main audience was the Sangha.   An edited transcription is available here: https://bswa.org/teaching/the-vipallasas/ Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

“Contemplation of Death” was a teaching given by Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana Monastery on the 20th December 2000. The main audience was the Sangha.   An edited transcription is available here: https://bswa.org/teaching/contemplation-of-death-2/ Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

“My Understanding of Asubha Practice” was a teaching given by Ajahn Brahm at Bodhinyana Monastery. The main audience was the Sangha.   An edited transcription is available here: https://bswa.org/teaching/understanding-asubha-practice/ Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

How did we go from prophet to profit with Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Deepak Chopra... one by one, the curtain got lifted?  And we're left asking: who do we actually trust? Religious ethicist Dr. Liz Bucar has spent 25 years studying exactly that question. Her answers will surprise you. What you'll learn in this episode: Why the guru era is collapsing and what a good teacher actually looks like versus a predatory one The hidden Orientalism behind Deepak Chopra and Jay Shetty's appeal — and the latent racism nobody's talking about How a 19th century minister literally named after the Graham cracker gave us our food guilt Why a single question from a tarot card reader reversed years of orthorexia when therapy and church couldn't touch it What happened when a straight-edge religious studies professor did ayahuasca three times a day for three days in an Oregon yurt — and what it broke open about death, grief, and living well What sangha means and why real community requires you to be inconvenienced Prefer to watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/5kXU5Cf2heE Resources & Links: ORDER Beyond Wellness book: https://amzn.to/4wQJypx Liz's website: https://www.lizbucar.com/books Liz's Substack (Religion, Reimagined): https://lizbucar.substack.com/ Liz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizbucar/ Liz on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizbucar Work with Allison: https://allisonhare.com/freecall NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro: Prophet to profit. The guru era is over. 02:25 — Welcome Dr. Liz Bucar 03:25 — Is the guru era over? Jay Shetty, Deepak Chopra, and what cracked 07:35 — The halo effect: how platform-built gurus get their power 09:23 — Red flags of a bad spiritual teacher 10:57 — What a good teacher actually looks like 11:47 — The Orientalism and latent racism behind the wellness guru industry 13:43 — What is wellness — and why it's too low of a bar 15:05 — Women, optimization, and the anemic version of human life we've been sold 16:22 — What if dying well is part of living well? 17:56 — What a "none" borrows from religion without belonging to it 21:21 — Religion's PR problem and who's controlling the narrative 24:01 — Safety, belonging, and the search for somewhere to land 25:24 — Disordered eating, orthorexia, and the tarot reading that reversed it 30:01 — How bad theology gave us food moralizing (the Graham cracker guy) 34:26 — Ayahuasca: the plan Liz did NOT have 36:58 — Santo Daime, the sacrament of Daime, and a legal ayahuasca church in the US 39:12 — Why the religious container was everything 41:53 — Confronting her father's death in an Oregon yurt 43:18 — Death doulas, dying well, and the epiphany that changed everything 44:01 — Sangha: what community actually means 45:23 — Hope vs. optimism — and why the difference matters right now 48:20 — Rage has good intel. Embrace the ugly parts. 49:05 — Why individualism has done us dirty 50:33 — Biohacking, hustle culture, and inviting friction back in 51:06 — Real community requires showing up, not just extracting 52:46 — Where to find Liz and preorder Beyond Wellness Allison's Offer: Schedule a free podcast clarity call: https://allisonhare.com/freecall Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

Mikey Noechel offers a talk on dukkha, a Buddhist term commonly translated as “suffering.” In this episode, he explores a broader and more practical understanding of dukkha as stress. ***Summer of Love Meditation Retreat - July 15th-19th in Sewanee, TN with Mikey Noechel and Andrew Chapman: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/summer-of-love-retreat-2026 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

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist, and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt welcomes psychotherapist, yogi, and mindfulness teacher, Jodi Strock LMFT for the third time (they love talking to each other!).  They talk about:ways to support ourselves in times of turmoil and upheavalbridge building in times of divisionthe relief in the unveiling, even when it is painfulprojection and personal responsibility as practiceinternalized patriarchythe dehumanization inherent in US capitalismvisions of the futuregrief workand much more...Molly's Offerings:To inquire about 1:1 work or about 1 x per month Cycle-Synced Deep Tide Sessions, schedule a free consultation or email mollymitchellhardt@gmail.comFind Jodi Strock:Follow Jodi on instagramReach out to Jodi for details on her workshops and Retreats: JodiStrockLMFT@gmail.comFollow us @mollymitchellhardt and @thewholeparadoxThis podcast was produced in association with Channel the Sun by Kevin Joseph Grossmann.  Musical stylings by Kevin Joseph Grossmann.

In dieser Folge hörst Du ein Daily Reminder von Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim darüber, wie man nicht senil wird und immer einen angenehmen Geist im Alter haben kann. Was ist die Ursache von Senilität aus buddhistischer Sicht.Vielen Dank Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim,alles Liebe Deine Gak Duk

In this episode, you'll hear a Daily Reminder from Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim on how to avoid senility and maintain a peaceful mind in old age. What is the cause of senility from a Buddhist perspective?Thank you very much, Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim,With love,Yours in the dharma, Gak Duk

“The Five Hindrances” was a teaching given by Ajahn Brahm during the 2001 Rain's Retreat at Bodhinyana Monastery. The main audience was the Sangha.   A transcription is available here:  https://bswa.org/teaching/five-hindrances-transcription/ Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

“Have You Come Here to Die?” was a teaching given by Ajahn Brahm during the 2004 Rain's Retreat at Bodhinyana Monastery. The main audience was the Sangha.   A transcription is available here: https://bswa.org/teaching/have-you-come-here-to-die2/ Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

“Obstacles” was a teaching given by Ajahn Brahm during the 2001 Rain's Retreat at Bodhinyana Monastery. The main audience was the Sangha.   A transcription is available here:  https://bswa.org/teaching/obstacles/ Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

“Anatta (Non-Self)” was a teaching given by Ajahn Brahm during the 2001 Rain's Retreat at Bodhinyana Monastery. The main audience was the Sangha.   A transcription is available here:  https://bswa.org/teaching/anatta-non-self-paper/ Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

“Joy At Last to Know There is No Happiness in The World” was a teaching given by Ajahn Brahm during the 1999 Rain's Retreat at Bodhinyana Monastery. The main audience was the Sangha.   An edited transcription is available here:  https://bswa.org/teaching/joy-last-know-no-happiness-world/ Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

“The Ending of Things - A Discourse on Non-Self” was a teaching given by Ajahn Brahm during the 1999 Rain's Retreat at Bodhinyana Monastery. The main audience was the Sangha.   An edited transcription is available here:  https://bswa.org/teaching/ending-things-discourse-non-self/ Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Rev. Margaret Clyde gives a talk about faith. She addresses the idea of having 'certainty' in our practice and faith of the Triple Treasure (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha) and what that word means to her and how we might approach it. This talk was given at Shasta Abbey on Sunday May 3, 2026. YouTube: https://youtu.be/uwrQUsFD3d8Twitter/X: @shastaabbey

“Gain, Honour and Fame” was a teaching given by Ajahn Brahm in December 2002 at Bodhinyana Monastery. The main audience was the Sangha.   A transcription is available here: https://bswa.org/teaching/gain-honour-fame/ This talk is read out by a lay disciple.  Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available from: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Don Givens offers a talk on the topic: Wellbeing Through Services. Enjoy! ***Summer of Love Meditation Retreat - July 15th-19th in Sewanee, TN with Mikey Noechel and Andrew Chapman: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/events/summer-of-love-retreat-2026 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

In dieser Folge hörst Du ein Daily Reminder von Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim über die sechs Wege des Samsara.Es ist der Kreislauf der Wiedergeburten. Du erfährst, etwas über Ahnen und Ahninnen, hungrigen Geistern und wie wir uns selbst retten können.Vielen Dank Dae Poep Sa Nim,alles Liebe,Gak Duk

In this episode, you'll hear a Daily Reminder from Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim about the six realms of samsara.It is the cycle of rebirth. You'll learn about ancestors, hungry ghosts, and how we can save ourselves.Thank you very much, Dae Poep Sa Nim,Hapchang,Gak Duk

Roy Wyman offers a dharma talk on the topic: The Intimate Breath. 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

In this powerful dialogue, Jack Kornfield responds to questions from the community about some of the deepest challenges of the human heart.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self.This time on Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield shares:Caring for aging parents with compassionTransforming rage into compassionate actionGrieving without hardening the heartMeeting illness and death with presenceSangha as a refuge in difficult time“We need each other. Sangha is the company of the wise. In these times we need to stand up for the truth and speak up together. That's part of sangha—to be together in the innate dignity of humanity and say, ‘Yes, this is what matters.'” –Jack KornfieldThis episode was first recorded on Feb 23, 2026 for the Spirit Rock Monday Night Talk and MeditationAbout Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals, Walking the Eightfold Path, Opening the Heart of Forgiveness, Living Beautifully, Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories, and so much more. Sign up for an All Access Pass to explore Jack's entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield.“The idea from the Buddha's teachings is that when we're together and committed to compassion, liberation, a free heart, and a care for one-another, amazing things are possible.” –Jack KornfieldStay up to date with Jack and his stream of fresh dharma offerings by visiting JackKornfield.com and signing up for his email teachings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode #531: “The laws that govern the monks' organization were written before 1988, during a one-party dictatorship! In the Sangha organization, you cannot have different voices… everything comes from the top-down. If you say anything unorthodox, your writing will be censored.” U Pandita explains the challenges within Myanmar's Saṅgha, where rigid hierarchies and censorship laws stifle independent thought and research. He critiques the authoritarian governance of the monastic order, noting that senior Buddhist monks resist change because they benefit from the status quo. Monks lack autonomy, and dissenting voices face severe consequences, including disrobement or legal action. He contrasts his current freedom in Sri Lanka with the restrictions in place in Myanmar, where his academic work would be censored, and he would be in danger. He highlights how the Saṅgha'sinability to modernize perpetuates problems like corruption, and silence around controversial topics. He also criticizes the Sangha's role in promoting nationalist and anti-Islamic sentiments, driven by the military's claim of “protecting Buddhism,” which he dismisses as a self-serving excuse. U Pandita delves into Buddhist ethics. His academic work challenges the idea of universally fixed precepts, and believes that ethical standards depend on societal and cultural context, using the precept of sexual misconduct as an example. This perspective, he admits, is unconventional and may surprise and even unsettle many traditional and religious Buddhists. Reflecting on Myanmar's identity as both a source of spiritual wisdom and a nation embroiled in conflict, U Pandita attributes its current struggles to historical cycles of power and aggression. He expresses concern over the military's exploitation of Buddhism, which distorts its teachings and erodes public trust in the monastic community. While acknowledging the resilience of Myanmar's Buddhist traditions, he warns of the risks posed by political turmoil and the resulting decline of the public's faith in monks. U Pandita advocates for research as a means to revitalize Buddhism's intellectual tradition and bridge gaps between Myanmar's heritage and global audiences. He believes a progressive, inclusive approach can ensure Buddhism remains relevant and meaningful in contemporary society.

Do you feel stuck in a tug-of-war—like you have to choose between two things that both matter? In this Secret Sangha episode, Diana Hill shares on the topic of paradox, and how the tension you're trying to “solve” may actually be the place where growth happens. Drawing on examples from relationships, parenting, work-life balance, and her own struggle between service and making a living as a therapist, Diana explores Marianne Lewis's “both/and” approach—shifting the question, seeing interdependence, and rethinking outcomes so you can walk the tightrope with more ease.Listen and learn:The three core features of paradoxWhy trying to eliminate a paradox often keeps you stuck in struggleHow to shift from “either/or” to “both/and” thinkingShare this episode with someone who feels forced to choose—and practice holding both sides with wise effort.Suggested Next Episode:The Power Of Both/And Thinking To Find Creative, Integrative Solutions To Paradoxes With Dr. Marianne LewisRelated ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodePlay bigger and have more impact in your therapy and coaching practice. Apply for my Wise Effort: Business of Therapy and Coaching 8-week programOrder my book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special bonus gifts.Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.Diana's EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.Become a Wise Effort member to support the show.Follow Diana on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana's website.Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.

If you want to support our podcast please visit this link. Thank you! Welcome to a new episode of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. The fourth in a series of six episodes recorded during the In the Footsteps of the Buddha pilgrimage, this instalment was made in Vaishali, India, in February 2026. In it, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach Jo Confino are joined by Zen Buddhist nun Sister Tam Muoi and Dharma teacher Shantum Seth to discuss new steps in the pilgrimage, like their visit to Nalanda University, an ancient seat of Buddhist learning, and Vulture Peak, where the Buddha gave some of his most important teachings. In Vaishali, the Buddha made the revolutionary decision to ordain the first nuns, which was a significant step towards gender equality in Buddhism.Shantum Seth discusses the historical context and significance of these events and places, the importance of adapting Buddhist teachings to the present day, and a vision for Plum Village India to be a multifold community that embraces diversity and continues the legacy of the Buddha and Thich Nhat Hanh in a way relevant to the current times. Sister Tam Muoi and Brother Phap Huu share their personal experiences and reflections on the role of nuns and the evolution of the Plum Village community, emphasizing the importance of embodying Buddhist teachings, skillfully navigating change, and continuing Thich Nhat Hanh's legacy of inclusivity and gender equality. About the pilgrimage: In 1988, Shantum Seth was invited by Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) to organize a pilgrimage to the sacred sites associated with the Buddha's life across India. Subsequently, Thay encouraged Shantum to continue guiding such journeys each year, offering pilgrimage itself as a mindfulness practice—one that the Buddha had suggested. Shantum has been leading these transformative journeys ever since, offering people from around the world the opportunity to follow In the Footsteps of the Buddha with awareness and insight. After 15 years at the United Nations, Shantum left to volunteer with the Ahimsa Trust, which represents Thay's work in India and promotes the practice of “peace in oneself and peace in the world”. Through Buddhapath, his expression of Right Livelihood, Shantum continues to guide pilgrimages and share the wisdom and culture of the places he visits in India and across Buddhist Asia, cultivating community through these deeply meaningful journeys.To learn more about upcoming pilgrimages, visit www.buddhapath.com, or follow Shantum on Facebook and Instagram at @eleven_directions. Shantum Seth, an ordained Dharmacharya (Dharma teacher) in the Buddhist Mindfulness lineage of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, teaches in India and across the world. A co-founder of Ahimsa Trust, he has been a student of Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings for the past 35 years, and, since 1988, has led pilgrimages and other multi-faith, educational, cultural, spiritual, and transformative journeys across diverse regions of India and Asia. He is actively involved in educational, social, and ecological programmes, including work on cultivating mindfulness in society, including with educators, the Indian Central Reserve Police Force, and the corporate sector. Across various Indian sanghas, Dharmacharya Shantum is the primary teacher of different practices of mindfulness from Thich Nhat Hanh's tradition. Sister Tam Muoi (Sister Samadhi) is from the UK and was ordained in 2012, becoming a Dharma teacher in 2022. Having encountered the practice whilst living in France, she became engaged in the French lay sangha and was ordained into the Order of Interbeing in 2004. She is actively supporting the recently created Being Peace Practice Centre in the UK and is deeply committed to the work of healing ancestral harm, participating in trainings and retreats exploring White Awareness. Read more here. Co-produced by the Plum Village App:https://plumvillage.app/ And Global Optimism:https://globaloptimism.com/With support from the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation:https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/ Recordist: Ann Nguyenhttps://ann.earthSound editor: Joe Holtawayhttps://joeholtaway.comPublisher: Anca RusuProducer: Clay Carnill:https://claycarnill.comExecutive Producer: Catalin Zorzini List of resources  The Way Out Is In: ‘In the Footsteps of the Buddha (3/6) | The Heart of the Buddha’s Teachings (Episode #104)’ https://plumvillage.org/podcast/in-the-footsteps-of-the-buddha-3-6-the-heart-of-the-buddhas-teachings-episode-104 The Way Out Is In: ‘In the Footsteps of the Buddha (2/6) | Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree (Episode #103)'https://plumvillage.org/podcast/in-the-footsteps-of-the-buddha-2-6-enlightenment-under-the-bodhi-tree-episode-103 The Way Out Is In: ‘In the Footsteps of the Buddha (1/6) | The Buddha: Down to Earth (Episode #102)'https://plumvillage.org/podcast/in-the-footsteps-of-the-buddha-1-6-the-buddha-down-to-earth-episode-102Interbeinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing   Plum Village Traditionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plum_Village_Tradition Nalanda Universityhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nalanda_University‘Female Buddhas: A Revolution for Nuns in the Plum Village Tradition'https://plumvillage.org/articles/female-buddhas-a-revolution-for-nuns-in-the-plum-village-tradition Mahayanahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahayana Flower Sermonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flower_Sermon New Heart Sutra translation by Thich Nhat Hanhhttps://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/letters/thich-nhat-hanh-new-heart-sutra-translation Sister Chan Duchttps://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/sr-chan-duc Sister Chan Khonghttps://plumvillage.org/about/sister-chan-khong The Way Out Is In: ‘The Three Jewels (Episode #89)'https://plumvillage.org/podcast/the-three-jewels-episode-89 Pratimokṣahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pratimok%E1%B9%A3a Joan Halifaxhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_HalifaxSutras: ‘The Ten Great Aspirations of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva'https://plumvillage.org/library/sutras/the-ten-great-aspirations-of-samantabhadra-bodhisattva Vaishalihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaishali_(ancient_city)Notre Dame Academy, Patnahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre_Dame_Academy,_Patna Theravadahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TheravadaKapilavastuhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapilavastu_(ancient_city) The Order of Interbeinghttps://plumvillage.org/community/order-of-interbeingSujatahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sujata_(milkmaid) Kisa Gotamihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kisa_Gotami Patacarahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PatacaraKhemahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khema King Prasenajithttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasenadi Bodhi treehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhi_tree Brahmajala Sutrahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmaj%C4%81la_S%C5%ABtra Sariputrahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9A%C4%81riputra Nagarjunahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NagarjunaVasubandhuhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasubandhu Padmasambhavahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padmasambhava Xuanzanhhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xuanzang Visakhahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VisakhaTheragathahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theragatha Dharma Talks: ‘Redefining the Four Noble Truths'https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/redefining-the-four-noble-truths Vinayahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinaya Dharma Talks: ‘The Noble Eightfold Path'https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/the-noble-eightfold-path Quotes “Thay knew that the harmony of energies is so important to success, as well as to creation and to living organisms. You need all the elements. You can’t cut one off, because that’s discrimination. Thay continues to keep pushing boundaries in the context of Buddhism, of traditions. In very traditional monasteries and temples, the nuns can’t teach the monks. Even today, in 2026. In some of the institutes in Vietnam, in China, the nuns are still on one side, the monks on the other side. The nuns have to wear one color, the monks another. But Thay unifies all in brown.” “‘If, ten years after I’ve transitioned, Plum Village looks exactly the same, Thay will be very disappointed.' I really took that as his empowerment. We need to keep moving forward. We’re in a river. We cannot stop the river. The river needs to carry on flowing.” “The precepts are your teachers. And when the time comes, keep renewing the precepts to make them relevant.” “I can make change by embodying my practice.” “The full inclusion of everyone can bring balance to a community.” “Plum Village is not just monks and nuns; Plum Village is a multifold sangha.” “If we don’t adapt to the current generation, even if we have all the amazing teachings, if they’re not relevant to people then the tradition will die.” “Buddhism is very inclusive; there’s a lineage for everyone.” “A great reminder is to embody the change – and not just to have a sign or shout about it, because that doesn’t have the impact of harmony.”

In this episode, Bob Davies, founder of Wild Heart Denver, joins us at Wild Heart Nashville to offer a talk on self-compassion. 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

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 third episode in the series, Sharon speaks with Anu Gupta, marking his fourth appearance on the Metta Hour. Anu Gupta is an educator, lawyer, scientist, and the founder and CEO of Be More with Anu. His work has reached 300+ organizations, trained more than 80,000 professionals, and impacted over 30 million lives. As a gay immigrant of color, Anu came to the work of breaking bias due to lifelong experiences with racism, homophobia, and Islamophobia. He is a trained meditation and yoga teacher with over 10,000 hours of meditation practice and has a JD from NYU Law and BA in International Relations and Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies. As a peer-reviewed author, Anu has written and spoken extensively, including on the TED stage, the Oprah Conversation, Fast Company, and Newsweek. His first book, “Breaking Bias” came out in 2024 from Hay House and he currently shares his writings via his Substack, Soul Force for the 21st Century.In this conversation, Sharon and Anu speak about:How to cultivate goodwillBearing witness to sufferingWorking with anger and delusionTeachings from the Bhagavad GitaCompassion's near and far enemiesNon-attachment in activismJoseph Goldstein's essential teachingsEquanimity in practiceCombining the spiritual, personal, and political Collective consciousness as an oceanWisdom from Margaret Mead, Gandhi, and MLK Jr.Boundaries around mediaBuddha's five remedies for angerThe lifelines of Sangha (community) Additional ResourcesTo close out the episode, Anu leads a guided meditation. You can learn more about Anu's work right here and check out his Substack writings right here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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