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You don't get to choose what's thrown at you — only how you respond. Karma as a tool for agency, attention sovereignty as a political act, and what to do when you feel completely helpless. The news is a lot right now. And for most of us, the usual options — doom scroll until midnight, or unplug entirely — don't actually help. Meditation teacher Pascal Auclair joins Dan for a live community conversation on how to stay engaged with what's happening in the world without letting it wreck your nervous system, your relationships, or your sleep. In this conversation, Pascal Auclair and Dan Harris discuss: Why reading the news can be reframed as an act of love — and why that changes everything What Buddhism actually says about karma, and whether the bad guys get theirs How to balance staying informed with protecting your mental health The difference between passive equanimity and wise, engaged action How much news is too much — and why the answer is different for everyone Why attention itself has become a battleground, and how mindfulness is your best defense Pascal Auclair has been immersed in Buddhist practice and study since 1997. He was mentored by Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield at IMS and Spirit Rock, where he now teaches retreats. He is a co-founder of True North Insight and one of its Guiding Teachers. Find more of his guided meditations in the 10% with Dan Harris app. 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 To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

If you wish to support our podcast, please follow 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. In this episode, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach Jo Confino discuss the difficulty of asking for help, exploring the cultural and personal barriers that can prevent people from seeking assistance. They emphasize the importance of recognizing indirect requests for help, and the need for compassion and presence when one is asked for help; the role of community and nature in providing support; and the necessity of self-forgiveness and self-care.The conversation underscores collective responsibility for addressing societal issues, and the power of shared vulnerability in fostering deeper connections. The hosts also share practical steps, from both teachings and their own lives. Co-produced by the Plum Village App:https://plumvillage.app/ And Global Optimism:https://globaloptimism.com/ With support from the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation:https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/ List of resources Sister Chan Khonghttps://plumvillage.org/about/sister-chan-khongBrother Phap Ling (Brother Spirit)https://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/brother-phap-linh Interbeinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing The Plum Village Traditionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plum_Village_Tradition Wake Up Retreat 2026https://plumvillage.org/articles/wake-up-retreat-2026-am-i-good-enough The Four Mantras of Lovehttps://plumvillage.org/gems/event/The-Four-Mantras-of-Love-V2DFQvyDMgD3NEx7GTKfXz European Institute of Applied Buddhismhttps://www.eiab.eu/ Mahayanahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahayana The Way Out Is In: ‘The Three Jewels (Episode #89)'https://plumvillage.org/podcast/the-three-jewels-episode-89‘Beginning Anew'https://www.parallax.org/mindfulnessbell/article/beginning-anew/ The Way Out Is In: ‘True Love: Practicing in Relationships (Episode #31)' https://plumvillage.org/podcast/true-love-practicing-in-relationship-episode-31 Quotes “Because we are alive, everything is possible.” “Unfortunately, as humans, we tend to only recognize that something is really happening when we experience it.” “The beauty of mindfulness and meditation is to welcome the vulnerability in ourselves.” “For someone to ask for help, they need someone to be compassionate.” “When you can listen deeply, you can hear what the other person is not saying.” “Asking for help is a leadership skill.” “People think the environment is outside of themselves – but they are the environment.” “We need to turn to ourselves, to take responsibility and to forgive ourselves, and then reach out to people in a way that benefits them. Because, when we ask for help, we give them permission to also experience that.”

What if the thing keeping you awake isn't only what happened today — but the way you're talking to yourself about it?

What if love isn't about sacrifice and limitation, but is actually the thing that sets you free? In this episode, Jeff sits down with Diego Perez, the #1 New York Times bestselling author and meditator known as Yung Pueblo, to talk about his book How to Love Better. Diego shares how hitting rock bottom sent him from self-deception toward self-love, and how thousands of hours in silent Vipassana retreats reshaped the way he shows up for his wife, Sara. Drawing on Buddhist ideas like impermanence and the Brahmaviharas, they explore what it takes to build a relationship that feels less like a limitation and more like a home. Why self-love begins with radical honesty A simple morning habit that heads off unnecessary fights What shifts when you stop arguing to win The subtle line between clinging and closeness Why commitment might be the most liberating thing in your life This episode is for anyone who wants a relationship rooted in understanding rather than control, and for anyone curious how a meditation practice can change the way they love. Diego's new book, Journey: The Year That Changes Everything, a year of daily reflections on self-awareness and inner peace, is out Nov 10. Originally released in 2025. This episode was made possible by: Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 20% off your order at ⁠vivobarefoot.com/commune⁠. Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at ⁠drinklmnt.com/commune⁠. BIOptimizers: Go to ⁠www.bioptimizers.com/onecommune⁠ and use code ONECOMMUNE for 15% off your order.

David Nichtern is a longtime Buddhist teacher, founder of Dharma Moon, author, musician and Emmy-winning composer whose life has unfolded at the peculiar intersection of meditation, creativity, culture, livelihood and the everyday predicament of being a person. David returns to the podcast for his fouth appearance, wandering through territory the LITA audience is most interested in: how to live the dharma when you're not sitting on a cushion. Plus discussions on making a living without attachment, how to have sustainable relationships, and what happens when ancient wisdom is forced to survive contact with modern life.THiS POD is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter. MIXED BY: Chris FallerOPENING SONG: Tripura Sundari by Earthtones Music and Sheela Bringi. OPENING SONG 2: Poli Harmony by Benjamin Carpenter. CLOSING SONG: Ocean Of Beauty by Earthtones Music and Sheela Bringi. Interested in Spiritual Mentorship with Jaymee? email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com to set up a free consultation, or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORED BY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.yerbamadre.com⁠FAN CONTACT: lacee@loveistheauthor.comON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor  / @unconventionalgardener

Which conflict style are you? Plus: avoiding the "trance of nice," walking the high wire, and an uber-hack for getting over irritation. devon + nico hase serve as guiding teachers of the online dharma community Refuge of Belonging. They teach at the Insight Meditation Society, Spirit Rock, and other centers, offer online and in-person retreats, and speak with students in one-on-one sessions. They are the co-authors of How Not to Be a Hot Mess and the new This Messy, Gorgeous Love: A Buddhist Guide to Lasting Partnership.  In this episode we talk about: Why friction in relationships is a feature, not a bug The three directions of listening Why joy isn't a nice-to-have How contemplating death can dissolve everyday irritation Whether you're a volcano, a diplomat, or a dodger How to rupture like a pro Why real patience has teeth What it means to walk the high wire in a conflict Related Episodes: The Sex Episode 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 To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

In this episode, I explore the "artificial I" — the sense of self that feels so solid and obviously real, yet works a lot like the AI systems so many of us are worried about right now. Drawing on my work in data infrastructure, my studies in applied AI, and the Noah AI tool I built, I explain in plain terms how AI learns from training data and predicts the next word, and then show how our own minds were trained on family, culture, and early experiences we never chose — like the child who learns love has to be earned and grows into an adult who can't rest. I connect this to the Buddhist teaching of no self through the word "artificial," which originally meant "made by skill" rather than fake, and the Pali word sankhara (formations, conditioned things, literally "put together"): the self isn't fake, it's made, and what's made can be seen, questioned, and even remade. I look at the three things people fear AI will do — deceive us (hallucination, illustrated by the split-brain "chicken shed" experiment), manipulate us (the predictive mind and the teaching of the two arrows), and make decisions without our consent (habit) — and show that the self has been doing all three for as long as we've been alive. Using the image of a megaphone and the three poisons of greed, hatred, and delusion, I suggest that AI amplifies whatever mind is holding it, which makes an unexamined self dangerous to ourselves, to others, and to the planet. Mindfulness, then, is interpretability turned inward, and the practice for this week is simple: when a strong reaction shows up, name it as a prediction ("my mind is telling me...") and ask, "What was this trained on?"Explore more at eightfoldpath.com: full transcripts, guided meditations, courses, and Noah AI, an AI you can chat with about any episode or teaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After centuries of division, how did China find its way back to unity? Part 6 follows the Northern and Southern Dynasties through an age of political upheaval, cultural transformation, and the flourishing of Buddhism. In Part 6, we'll also explore how the Xianbei 鲜卑 rulers of Northern Wei 北魏 blended steppe traditions with Chinese institutions, while the southern courts nurtured literature and religious scholarship amid palace intrigue and dynastic collapse.From the reforms of Empress Dowager Feng and Emperor Xiaowen to the Buddhist devotion of Emperor Wu of Liang, we meet the figures who helped shape the foundations of a new imperial age. The story culminates in Yang Jian's reunification of China under the Sui, his formidable partnership with Empress Dugu, and his dealings with the powerful Göktürks. But a fateful choice of successor threatens their achievements, setting the stage for the reign of Sui Yangdi and the eventual rise of the Tang.Here's a list of Chinese names from this episodeFú Jiān 符坚, Tuòbá Guī 拓跋珪 / Dàowǔ 魏道武帝, Emperor Xiàowén 北魏孝文帝, Tuòbá Tāo 拓跋焘 / Emperor Tàiwǔ 北魏太武帝, Emperor Wénchéng 北魏文成帝, Empress Dowager Féng 冯皇后, Emperor Xiànwén 北魏献文帝, Emperor Xuānwǔ 北魏宣武帝, Ěrzhū Róng 尔朱荣, Liáng Wǔdì 梁武帝, Liú Yù 刘裕, Eastern Jìn Emperor Gōng 晋恭帝, Táo Yuānmíng 陶渊明, Xiè Língyùn 谢灵运, Bào Zhào 鲍照, Shēn Yuē 沈约, Jiāng Yān 江淹, Xiāo Tǒng 萧统, Liú Sòng Wéndì 刘宋文帝, Liú Shào 刘劭, Liú Jùn 刘骏, Liú Sòng Emperor Xiàowǔ 刘宋孝武帝, Liú Zǐyè 刘子业 / Qiánfèi 刘宋前废帝, Liú Yìgōng 刘义恭, Princess Shānyīn 山阴公主 / Liú Chǔyù 刘楚玉, Liú Zǐxūn 刘子勋, Liú Sòng emperor Míng 刘宋明帝 / Liú Yù 刘彧, Emperor Hòufèi 刘宋后废 / Liú Yù 刘昱, Xiāo Dàochéng 萧道成, Xiāo Yǎn 萧衍 / Emperor Wǔ of Liáng 梁武帝, Hóu Jǐng 侯景, Wáng Sēngbiàn 王僧辩, Chén Bàxiān 陈霸先 / Chén Wǔdì 陈武帝, Gāo Huān 高欢, Gāo Yáng 高洋 / Northern Qí Emperor Wénxuān 北齐文宣, Eastern Wèi Emperor Xiàojìng 東魏孝靜帝, Gāo Chéng 高澄, Gāo Zhàn 高湛, Northern Qí Emperor Wǔchéng 北齐武成帝, Yǔwén Tài 宇文泰, Yǔwén Jué 宇文觉, Yǔwén Yōng 宇文雍 / Northern Zhōu Emperor Wǔ 北周武帝, Yáng Jiān 杨坚 / Emperor Wén of Suí 隋文帝, Northern Zhou Emperor Xuān 北周宣帝, Yáng Lìhuá 杨丽华, Dúgū Qiéluó 独孤伽罗, Emperor Jìng 北周静帝, Chén Shúbǎo 陈叔宝, Bumin Khagan / Yīlìkè Hán 伊利可汗, Ishbara Qaghan 沙缽略可汗, Yáng Yǒng 杨勇, Yáng Guǎng 杨广 / Suí Yángdì 隋炀帝.

Vince Fakhoury Horn describes the insight meditation tradition as a chord in which concentration, mindfulness and heartfulness sound together, with concentration giving mindfulness its depth and heartfulness keeping the whole enterprise from turning dry and frightening.My teaching colleagues & I are leading a 10-day meditation retreat focusing on The Insight Chord. We'd love to see you there!

You're not scared. Right?Tom Roberts is a driver coach, an aerobatic pilot, a racer, a Buddhist, a former dentist, and a student of fear at the wheel. His new book, From Fear to Flow: Transform Your Ego and Uncover the Life You Were Meant to Live, unpacks the relationship between fear and peak human performance.(Spoiler: It's complicated.)FUN FACT: For the last decade, Tom and INTC co-host Ross Bentley have taken a small group of driving students to the Nürburgring—probably the single most intimidating race track on earth.What can you learn about fear and flow from crashing at Spa, coaching drivers at the world's largest road course, doing charity dental work in Tibet, and helping Nepalese lamas build a monastery?An awful lot, as it turns out. And we talked about all of it.***TIMESTAMPS:03:10 – Tom and Ross and the Ring Trips05:39 – Getting Into Racing and Flying11:15 – Flow State vs. Ego and Fear26:34 – Parenting and Roots28:26 – Fighting Ego at the Ring32:51 – Anxiety and Flow52:14 – What to Do About It? (and Fun)***CHECK OUT TOM'S BOOK: https://amplifypublishinggroup.com/product/nonfiction/health-medicine-and-wellness/mental-health/from-fear-to-flow/***This episode was produced by Sam Smith. Thanks, as always, to our friends at BFGoodrich for supporting the show!**Who We Are + Spicy Merch:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ItsNotTheCar.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**Support It's Not the Car:Contribute on Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/notthecar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**Topic suggestions, feedback, questions? Let us know what you think!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INTCPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**Check out Sam's book!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Smithology: Thoughts, Travels, and Semi-Plausible Car Writing, 2003–2023⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**Where to find us:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/intcpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsamsmith/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/j.v.braun/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rossbentley/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rossbentley.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speedsecrets.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**ABOUT THE SHOW:It's Not the Car is a podcast about people and speed. We tell racing stories and leave out the boring parts.Ross Bentley is a former IndyCar driver, a bestselling author, and a world-renowned performance coach. Jeff Braun is a champion race engineer. Sam Smith is an award-winning writer and a former executive editor of Road & Track magazine.We don't love racing for the nuts and bolts—we love it for what it asks of the meatbag at the wheel.New episodes every other Tuesday.

LIFE: A DREAM, OR REALITY?I'm confused - confused about the nature of “reality.” I'm listening to the film maker, Roger Avary on Rick Rubin's podcast, and he's talking about “creating your own reality.” He says he subscribes to the S.P.E.C. method: “select it, project it, expect it, and collect it” — as a way to manifest his chosen reality. The term was originally coined by a 1950s housewife, Helen Hadsell, “The Contest Queen”, who used it to win over 5,000 contests.Avary, who spent time in jail for killing someone while drunk driving, was relating the harsh tale, describing how he had lost everything, but, then had an epiphany of deep gratitude upon his release, whereby he vowed to reorder his priorities. I know the Stoics say that “you can't control what happens to you; all you can control is how you react to those things.” Is this an example of creating your own reality, or of simply accepting the fact that life is chaotic, random, and painful? Without being aware of it, I also have practiced the SPEC method of visualization to manifest reality, specifically in regards to my vision of eventual success that propelled me through the roller coaster of a 3 decades-long professional life. But, then, I walked away after a couple of busy years, because the image that had sustained me had suddenly vanished. I decided to stop beating myself up waiting for the big win to happen, and began living for my family rather than to gratify my own ego. In Buddhist terms, I freed myself by stopping “wanting” it, and, in fact, the appeal of whatever that “success” would look like became moot. But, doubts remain. So, to clear up the confusion, I'll consult the oracle on whether of not it's preferable that one should accept that we are simply observers in a senseless dreamscape, or, to believe that one can create one's own reality?HEXAGRAM 40: LIBERATION, with moving lines 1,5 & 6HEXAGRAM 10: AUDACITYDREAM:I was awakened from this morning's sleep with a mini-nightmare. I heard groaning, so I investigated the source of the sound. As I turned the corner into the kitchen, I see two legs with moccasins (like mine) on their feet. There was a woman face down on the floor with puddles of something  (vomit? Blood?) Around her head. The old woman was dying, in the last moments of life, and a number of people were sitting around, basically ignoring the old ladies situation. I became upset, (but of course, I wasn't relating to her either) - and, I said to one younger woman who looked like my wife's friend, Susan, “I wish Chemayne were here, she'd minister to the dying woman. She was too good to live!” And I woke up weeping. 

After centuries of division, how did China find its way back to unity? Part 6 follows the Northern and Southern Dynasties through an age of political upheaval, cultural transformation, and the flourishing of Buddhism. In Part 6, we'll also explore how the Xianbei 鲜卑 rulers of Northern Wei 北魏 blended steppe traditions with Chinese institutions, while the southern courts nurtured literature and religious scholarship amid palace intrigue and dynastic collapse.From the reforms of Empress Dowager Feng and Emperor Xiaowen to the Buddhist devotion of Emperor Wu of Liang, we meet the figures who helped shape the foundations of a new imperial age. The story culminates in Yang Jian's reunification of China under the Sui, his formidable partnership with Empress Dugu, and his dealings with the powerful Göktürks. But a fateful choice of successor threatens their achievements, setting the stage for the reign of Sui Yangdi and the eventual rise of the Tang.Here's a list of Chinese names from this episodeFú Jiān 符坚, Tuòbá Guī 拓跋珪 / Dàowǔ 魏道武帝, Emperor Xiàowén 北魏孝文帝, Tuòbá Tāo 拓跋焘 / Emperor Tàiwǔ 北魏太武帝, Emperor Wénchéng 北魏文成帝, Empress Dowager Féng 冯皇后, Emperor Xiànwén 北魏献文帝, Emperor Xuānwǔ 北魏宣武帝, Ěrzhū Róng 尔朱荣, Liáng Wǔdì 梁武帝, Liú Yù 刘裕, Eastern Jìn Emperor Gōng 晋恭帝, Táo Yuānmíng 陶渊明, Xiè Língyùn 谢灵运, Bào Zhào 鲍照, Shēn Yuē 沈约, Jiāng Yān 江淹, Xiāo Tǒng 萧统, Liú Sòng Wéndì 刘宋文帝, Liú Shào 刘劭, Liú Jùn 刘骏, Liú Sòng Emperor Xiàowǔ 刘宋孝武帝, Liú Zǐyè 刘子业 / Qiánfèi 刘宋前废帝, Liú Yìgōng 刘义恭, Princess Shānyīn 山阴公主 / Liú Chǔyù 刘楚玉, Liú Zǐxūn 刘子勋, Liú Sòng emperor Míng 刘宋明帝 / Liú Yù 刘彧, Emperor Hòufèi 刘宋后废 / Liú Yù 刘昱, Xiāo Dàochéng 萧道成, Xiāo Yǎn 萧衍 / Emperor Wǔ of Liáng 梁武帝, Hóu Jǐng 侯景, Wáng Sēngbiàn 王僧辩, Chén Bàxiān 陈霸先 / Chén Wǔdì 陈武帝, Gāo Huān 高欢, Gāo Yáng 高洋 / Northern Qí Emperor Wénxuān 北齐文宣, Eastern Wèi Emperor Xiàojìng 東魏孝靜帝, Gāo Chéng 高澄, Gāo Zhàn 高湛, Northern Qí Emperor Wǔchéng 北齐武成帝, Yǔwén Tài 宇文泰, Yǔwén Jué 宇文觉, Yǔwén Yōng 宇文雍 / Northern Zhōu Emperor Wǔ 北周武帝, Yáng Jiān 杨坚 / Emperor Wén of Suí 隋文帝, Northern Zhou Emperor Xuān 北周宣帝, Yáng Lìhuá 杨丽华, Dúgū Qiéluó 独孤伽罗, Emperor Jìng 北周静帝, Chén Shúbǎo 陈叔宝, Bumin Khagan / Yīlìkè Hán 伊利可汗, Ishbara Qaghan 沙缽略可汗, Yáng Yǒng 杨勇, Yáng Guǎng 杨广 / Suí Yángdì 隋炀帝.

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As Nepal deals with the aftermath of devastating floods, there have been renewed warnings about the impact of climate change on the Himalayas. As temperatures have risen, glaciers across the region have shrunk and the landscape has become more unstable. Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent reports from one remote Nepalese mountain community that faces an existential threat from a melting glacier. The ancient village of Halji, near the Tibetan border, is home to a thousand year-old Buddhist monastery, one of the oldest in Nepal. But high above the village, meltwater has created glacial lakes . In 2011, parts of the village were destroyed when a glacial lake burst and sent a torrent of water and rocks down the valley. Other communities in the area have abandoned their homes, yet here villagers remain. So why are they determined to stay?

What if becoming whole requires you to release some of the identities, beliefs and versions of yourself that once made you feel safe?In this episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, Tobi sits down with Cristine Hull, a writer, speaker, teacher and Doctor of Natural Medicine whose life has been shaped by addiction recovery, Christian faith, psychology, meditation, personal reinvention and a continuing exploration of consciousness and what she calls ego-management.Cristine has lived through several profound transitions. At twenty, she experienced a dramatic shift from cocaine addiction toward Christian faith. Years later, an encounter with a former Buddhist monk during a period of intense anxiety challenged her understanding of healing, spirituality and the ways truth can sometimes arrive outside the frameworks we have built around it.Her professional journey has been equally unconventional. Cristine has worked in substance-abuse counselling, school psychology and clinical mental health before eventually stepping away from a thriving practice and exploring more integrative approaches to human wellbeing.But this conversation goes far beyond professional credentials.Cristine opens up about changing her marriage, family life, home, name and career; confronting unsuccessful business approaches; learning to recognise the ego even within spiritual growth; and discovering why surrender has become one of the defining themes of her life.We explore:What addiction may be searching for beneath the surfaceFaith, spirituality and the courage to question familiar beliefsHow ego can disguise itself as certainty, enlightenment or the need to be rightRemaining open to unconventional ideas without abandoning discernmentWhy personal transformation sometimes requires letting an old identity dieThe difference between surrender and giving upCristine's idea of “being at zero” and returning to neutralityPhysical, psychological, spiritual, relational and financial wholenessTaking the next step when life does not reveal the entire pathWhat it means to live a truly soulful lifeCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Cristine Hull's Journey02:17 What Simple Thing Makes You Smile?03:37 Surrender, Faith & Spiritual Awakening06:40 Understanding Ego Structure & Ego Management08:33 Addiction, Recovery & Finding Another Way14:12 Looking Back at Her Younger Self23:15 Exploring Spiritual & Unconventional Approaches to Healing28:15 Returning to Truth, Neutrality & “Being at Zero”39:56 What Does Living a Soulful Life Mean?43:39 Connecting With Cristine HullOne of the most powerful ideas Cristine brings into the conversation is simple:Freedom may exist on the other side of the thing we are afraid to release.Sometimes growth is not about adding another achievement, identity, strategy or answer.Sometimes it begins with letting go.Listen to this soulful conversation and ask yourself:What am I still protecting that I may already have outgrown?Learn more about Cristine Hull and her work at cristinehull.com.This conversation is educational in nature and is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological or mental-health care.If this conversation speaks to you, follow Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations and share the episode with someone who may need it.Keep reflecting.Keep growing.Keep becoming.And keep looking into the mirror.Continue Your JourneyRead CONFESSIONS: A personal invitation to reflection, healing and honest self-discovery: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/ Ask Mirror Talk: Share what is on your heart and receive a thoughtful reflection that may help you see your situation more clearly: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ask-mirror-talk/ You can also support our work and outreach by becoming a Mirror Talk Patreon member: http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk 

Dee borrowed some preamps this week. Not to review them — to test them. And what he found was equal parts technical and philosophical, which is exactly the kind of episode this one turned into.He walks through his methodology in detail: running mixes through an AML ez1073, a CAPI VP28, and a Kahan Solid 4000 analog hardware unit, volume matching by perceived loudness down to 0.1 dB increments, and doing his A/B comparisons with a friend named Colin before sharing the results. The findings are candid — some of the differences were more subtle than expected, some gear behaved differently at line level than anticipated, and the process of trying to volume-match accurately enough to do a fair comparison revealed something important in itself: 0.1 dB is audible, and the louder signal will almost always win a casual A/B test, which means most people's preamp opinions are built on flawed methodology.But the episode isn't really a gear review. It's a meditation on why engineers get so emotionally attached to their equipment in the first place — and what that attachment actually costs them. Dee revisits the Jim Lil preamp video not to relitigate it, but to make a more specific critique: not of Jim Lil's conclusion, but of the people who responded to it poorly, including one well-known engineer whose defensive response said more about his ego than about the gear. Dee introduces the concept of "killing the old God to create a new one" — the way engineers who break from one belief system often just build another with equal rigidity — and connects it to Nietzsche's idea of the last man: someone so committed to safety and comfort that they've stopped being able to grow.The Buddhist thread runs parallel: the suffering that comes from clinging to beliefs, whether about analog gear, plugin choices, or anything else, isn't just philosophically costly. It closes you off to actually learning. Dee closes with the Aldous Huxley quote he's returned to before — about righteous indignation as the most delicious of moral treats — and applies it to the gear debate directly: the engineers who attacked Jim Lil most viciously weren't defending the truth. They were enjoying the fight.Don't mistake the finger for the moon. The gear is the finger.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Compassion is starting to rival mindfulness as the next most popular up-and-coming form of secular meditation. But what is compassion? Compassion, from the Buddhist perspective, is not just empathizing with others' suffering, but actively wishing to take it away.Episode 28. What Is Compassion?If you'd like to practice with others and bring these ideas into your life, join our weekly meditation community with Scott.

As Nepal deals with the aftermath of devastating floods, there have been renewed warnings about the impact of climate change on the Himalayas. As temperatures have risen, glaciers across the region have shrunk and the landscape has become more unstable. Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent reports from one remote Nepalese mountain community that faces an existential threat from a melting glacier. The ancient village of Halji, near the Tibetan border, is home to a thousand year-old Buddhist monastery, one of the oldest in Nepal. But high above the village, meltwater has created glacial lakes . In 2011, parts of the village were destroyed when a glacial lake burst and sent a torrent of water and rocks down the valley. Other communities in the area have abandoned their homes, yet here villagers remain. So why are they determined to stay? And can the community survive the dangers of this changing climate? Presented by Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent Produced by Alex Last Sound Mix: James Beard Production Co-ordinator: Gemma Ashman Series Editor: Penny Murphy

WHEN SOMEONE INTRODUCES THEMSELVES INITIALLY MENTIONING THAT EVERYTHING THEY OWN IS COVERED IN PAINT, I HAD TO SMILE. I THOUGHT ‘HOW REFRESHING.' HEALING PROPERTIES OF ART, COMEDY, SELF WORTH AND VALUE, LONGING FOR A MOTHER'S LOVE, REGRETS AND HOPES, RELATIONSHIP WITH MONEY, SIGNIFICANCE OF LAUGHTER AND IMPROVISATION-THOSE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE TOPICS WE'LL BE SPEAKING ABOUT  THROUGHOUT THIS CONVERSATION. ANJL RODEE IS THE CREATOR, CEO AND FOUNDER OF “BRUSHCAPADES”-AN ONLINE CREATIVE STUDIO WITH VIRTUAL ART LESSONS IN ACRYLIC PAINTING, WATERCOLOR, SKETCHING AND CARICATURE DRAWING. RAISED BY A SINGLE MOM, ANJL NOW FINDS HERSELF IN THE MIDDLE OF AN EMOTIONAL STRUGGLE WHICH IS MORE COMPLICATED THAN EXPECTED. ANJL FIGURED OUT THAT SHE HAD TO LET GO OF THE HURT AND THE ANGER IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD IN HER LIFE AND HER CHILDREN'S LIVES AS WELL AS HER GRANDCHILDREN'S LIVES. MORE INFORMATION-LINKS FOR ANJL: https://www.brushcapades.com https://anjlrodee.com FACEBOOK: BRUSHCAPADES & ANJL RODEE,  INSTAGRAM: @ANJLKR & @BRUSHCAPADESSEATTLE   LINKEDIN: BRUSHCAPADES   "Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers/female role models and the roles they play in our lives. Jackie's guests are open and honest and answer the question, are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother and so much more. You'll be amazed at what the responses are.Gina Kunadian wrote this 5 Star review on Apple Podcast:SHLTMM TESTIMONIAL GINA KUNADIAN JUNE 18, 2024“A Heartfelt and Insightful Exploration of Maternal Love”Jackie Tantillo's “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast is a treasure and it's clear why it's a 2023 People's Choice Podcast Award Nominee. This show delves into the profound impact mother and maternal role models have on our lives through personal stories and reflections.Each episode offers a chance to learn how different individuals have been shaped by their mothers' actions and words. Jackie skillfully guides these conversations, revealing why guests with similar backgrounds have forged different paths.This podcast is a collection of timeless stories that highlight the powerful role of maternal figures in our society. Whether your mother influenced you positively or you thrived despite challenges, this show resonates deeply.I highly recommend “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast for its insightful, heartfelt and enriching content.Gina Kunadian"Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In 2018/2019, in getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal stories of their relationship with their mother, for better or worse and what they learned from that maternal relationship. Some of my guests include Nationally and Internationally recognized authors, Journalists, Columbia University Professors, Health Practitioners, Scientists, Artists, Attorneys, Baritone Singer, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist, Activists, Freighter Sea Captain, Film Production Manager, Professor of Writing Montclair State University, Attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Property Manager, Chefs, Self Help Advocates, therapists and so many more talented and insightful women and men.Jackie has worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. She has interviewed many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created the logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SHLTMM PODCAST:Link to website and show notes: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/ and https://www.jackietantillo.com/Or more demos of what's to come at https://soundcloud.com/jackie-tantillo Listen wherever you find podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/ShouldHaveListenedToMyMotherhttps://www.facebook.com/jackietantilloInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/shouldhavelistenedtomymother/https://www.instagram.com/jackietantillo7/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-tantillo/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@ShouldHaveListenedToMyMother

From [ Zen and Inner Peace Vol. Two ]By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Ying shyan Ku "Zen & Inner Peace - Volume Two" is a book of teachings by Chan Master Sheng-Yen. It contains his broadcast transcripts focusing on Buddhist wisdom. The book covers five main topics: business leadership, the art of work, Chan practice, meditation, and using Zen in everyday life.

In the headlines today, floodwaters are receding but the economic damage is palpable, then we have some unfortunate fatalities with absolutely shocking motivations, in Chiang Mai, controversy erupts as a hotel is accused of refusing a Buddhist monk, in Phuket, a woman claims a dating app partner steals her valuables, on Koh Samui, a police officer is charged after ramming into four parked vehicles, and finally if you've been traveling, six airlines are offering flexible travel options in the wake of the flooding.

Greg Tehven runs a $5.5 million nonprofit with 40 teammates in Fargo, North Dakota — and his advice to leaders is to stop working on problems they can solve alone.That instinct built Emerging Prairie into the heartbeat of a region's entrepreneurial ecosystem, launched Grand Farm, and turned TEDx Fargo into an event 1,000+ people build their year around. Guest co-host Stacy Huston, CEO of SixDegrees.org, brings Greg on to talk about what it actually takes.

This episode explores the profound practice of compassion, or karuna, and how it can transform our relationship with difficult emotions and others. Roy Wyman guides us through practical ways to cultivate strength, patience, and ethical interactions through mindful compassion.2 of 4 in a seriesThis talk was given by Roy Wyman at Wild Heart Meditation Center in Nashville, TN.Support Wild Heart Meditation Center here: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateEnjoy! 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 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

Prayer Moment 4 of 4 in SeptemberPrayer for God to Show Himself to Unbelievers1. Seekers: Pray that people in the Buddhist world who are searching for truth will seek God with faith and discover that He is real and near. (Hebrews 11:6)2. Doubters: Pray that God will meet people who have doubts and questions, giving them faith to seek Him honestly and helping them see the truth about Jesus. (Mark 9:24)3. Unsure: Pray that people who are unsure about Jesus will have opportunities to hear His teaching, examine His words, and discover that His message is truly from God. (John 7:16–18)

Jhana gets talked about like a remote mountaintop experience, but Liam McClintock argues it can be trained with a surprisingly human doorway: love. I sit down with Liam, founder of FitMind and author of “FitMind: Four Steps to Lasting Bliss,” to dig into how metta (loving-kindness meditation) can unify the mind, stabilize attention, and reveal the subtle mechanics of craving and the sense of self. If you've ever felt like meditation turns into effort, strain, or self-criticism, this conversation offers a different route. We unpack what jhana means in Liam's tradition and why the term can be controversial in Buddhist circles. Rather than “bearing down” on a tiny target like the breath at the nostrils, Liam describes a softer, open-hearted concentration where joy becomes the fuel. He shares why this approach can be especially effective for Western meditators, how it relates to neuroscience and markers like heart rate variability, and why these altered states of consciousness are not about escapism but insight into suffering and its cessation. Then we get concrete. Liam walks through what metta practice looks like, from sparking the feeling with a memory, to sending kindness to yourself first, to expanding outward until the phrases and images fade and the felt quality of care becomes the anchor. We also break down his Four Rs for distractions, Recognize, Release, Relish, Remain, a simple framework for coming back without tightening your attention or blaming yourself. If you want a practical mindfulness meditation method you can use on the cushion and in daily life, press play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the practice.BECOME A CERTIFIED MINDFULNESS MEDITATION TEACHER Teach mindfulness with confidence and skill — without self-doubt, fear of judgment, or imposter syndrome. Our internationally accredited certification is for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and helping professionals. Accredited by the IMMA and CPD; endorsed by Gabor Maté and Rick Hanson. → https://mindfulnessexercises.com/certification/NEW HERE? START FREE Explore 3,000+ free guided meditations, scripts, and worksheets — for your own practice or to share with the people you teach. → https://mindfulnessexercises.com/free-mindfulness-exercises/ENJOYING THE PODCAST? Follow the show in your favorite app and leave a quick rating or review. It takes a moment, and it genuinely helps more teachers and practitioners find these conversations.———————————————————————————ABOUT THE SHOWMindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life.Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — the show explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work.Each episode offers a mix o...

Rosanne Annoni - psychotherapist of 35 years, ordained Diamond Approach teacher, and author of the newly released memoir Unfolding the Heart: One Woman's Quest for True Nature, traces the remarkable arc of her spiritual journey: from a childhood vision of becoming a Catholic nun (and her mother's unforgettable reaction) to years of searching through metaphysics and Vipassana meditation, to finding her spiritual home in the Diamond Approach and the teachings of Hameed Ali (A.H. Almaas). Rosanne shares the story of how a book her student gave her, A Cave in the Snow, inspired her to spend a month of silent retreat at Gampo Abbey for her 60th birthday - where she unexpectedly found herself staying in Pema Chödrön's own cabin. She also reflects on the surprising echoes between her Catholic upbringing and Buddhist practice, from incense and chanting to prayer as a form of meditation, and how the two traditions ultimately reconciled in her heart - including a deeply moving moment of forgiveness with her mother near the end of her life. At the heart of this conversation is Rosanne's raw and honest account of grief and transformation: losing her "twin soul," her best friend of 45 years, to cancer while facing her own diagnosis, and how that crushing loss called her to truly live her practice. She speaks candidly about losing contact with her true nature, finding her way back, and the lesson impermanence keeps teaching as she approaches 80. Her closing message is one of hope - that no matter your tradition or your messy life, a willingness to turn inward with curiosity makes it possible for anyone to discover who they really are. Unfolding the Heart is available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook (read by Rosanne herself) at  Amazon, Simon & Schuster, and Bookshop.com.    

Does your body feel tired while your mind is still working?

Some homeopaths leave a lasting impression not only through their own work, but through the people and ideas they pass on, and Mary Glaisyer has certainly had that experience with Bruce Barwell. A former lecturer and longtime homeopath from New Zealand, Mary shares her memories of working alongside Bruce and the unusual way he approached cases and remedies. We talk about her book The Special Therapeutics of Bruce Barwell, how it brings together his clinical insights, and some of the lesser-known remedies featured in it. Mary also shares her own journey into homeopathy and how, at 74, she found a new outlet for her love of laughter and storytelling through stand-up comedy. Episode Highlights: 03:10 - Mary's Journey into Homeopathy 05:41 - Mary's Move to New Zealand 06:52 - Bruce Barwell: A Phenomenon 09:19 - Learning from Bruce 12:25 - Bruce's Generosity and Success 14:49 - Bruce's Teaching Style 17:38 - The Legacy of Bruce Barwell 19:10 - Sources of Information for the Book 22:25 - Unique Remedies and Insights 25:49 - Desmodium for Kidney Stones 29:12 - ADHD Remedies 31:05 - Pulsatilla for Torsion 35:07 - PMS Treatment 39:47 - Comedy at 74 45:29 - Protocol for Treating Broken Bones About my Guests: Mary Glaisyer graduated from the College of Homeopathy in London in 1986 and emigrated to New Zealand in 1988. She settled in Nelson, where she has been practising homeopathy ever since. She has also taught at several homeopathic colleges in New Zealand. She is the author of The Special Therapeutics of Bruce Barwell and Homeopathy for Childbirth. While passionate about homeopathy, Mary also believes in the power of laughter to promote health. That is why, at the age of 74, she became a stand-up comedian and storyteller, a role she has continued for the past six years. Who was Bruce Barwell? Bruce was an influential New Zealand homeopath and polymath. He was originally a journalist who went to India to train to be a homeopath. He was President of the New Zealand Homeopathic Society for the 13 years before his death and edited its journal Homeopathica. He worked for 35 years in his clinic in down town Auckland latterly assisted by his wife Ruth. He treated many thousands of patients in his lifetime which ended in 2008 at the age of 67. My time with Bruce Barwell I sat in with Bruce at his clinic in the early 90's. I was there for 5 days. I met Bruce and Ruth at a conference at the Bay of Plenty College of homeopathy and tentatively asked if I could sit in with him. I was very fortunate to be able to do this as he rarely allowed anyone to sit in with him. Bruce was just lovely with his patients but to homeopaths he could be aloof and sometimes acerbic. Bruce suggested that I stay at a pub (which turned out to be very noisy) near to his clinic. He told me that I should turn up at his clinic in time for the first patient at 7am. This I did but after a couple of days I got an awful head ache – the early start and no breakfast – I asked if I could come in a bit later. Bruce and Ruth worked out of a tiny clinic in an old building with an antiquated lift. I think you took your life in your hands when you got in that lift! When I arrived Ruth was in her position in the waiting room behind her desk and Bruce reading behind an open door. “Go in” said Ruth. I thought it better to wait until summoned. I was very impressed by Bruce's success rate using the most unusual remedies. He did not repertorise in the conventional way but drew on his prodigious memory of Materia Medica to prescribe. What led me to compile “The Special Therapeutics of Bruce Barwell”? I was aware that Bruce had used many remedies successfully that were unusual and that if noone did a compilation then this knowledge would be lost. I contacted the NZ Homeopathic Society and they were keen that I should take the job on. I remember that my husband had a kidney stone that was causing him considerable pain as it passed down the ureter. He was told that if he had not passed it within 3 more weeks he would have to have an operation. I rang Bruce up and Bruce sent down Desmodium Styracifolium 6x to be taken twice a day for a while. My husband did not need the operation as he sieved his urine and found tiny fragments of stone in it. Desmodium is a herb used in Chinese medicine and it is not yet available in potency. I thought the homeopathic community should know about Desmodium. It would be great if a pharmacy would make up this remedy so the world could use it, and the other remedies that only Bruce used, so I set about trying to bring the information together. One would think that patients' notes might be a useful source but that was not to be. I knew what his notes were like having sat in with him and they were something like this: name of patient, address, phone number, name of the patient's cat ( so he could ask after it at subsequent interviews) name of condition and remedies given – no indication of the reasons for giving the remedy or how the patient responded. So my sources were his published writing, cassette tape recordings of lectures to the homeopathic society, some private correspondence, notes that students made of his lectures and some things that Bruce told me himself. How long did the work take you? 5 years. This was because it stalled for quite some time. I found it a chore. The fact that it ever got finished was owing to a woman I met to whom I confided my frustration and difficulty in getting down to the work. She said,” Well can you do something for 20 minutes?” “Yes” “so just do 20 minutes.” So I did and gradually found the 20 minutes stretching and finally I finished the book. There were some funny moments. I was listening to a taped lecture and Bruce said, “ You may remember at the end of the last session I asked you for your religious affiliation – it turns out that in this group we have 3 Christians, 4 Buddhists, 2 Muslims, 4 humanists and a Sikh ( I am making up the numbers but you get the idea.) There was then a pause. Then Bruce said, “ So we will not be beginning the session with a prayer.” Another time I was listening to a tape and transcribing it. Bruce asked the group to remind him of a mineral water remedy he had used. There was a silent pause punctuated only by my loud interjection in the privacy of my study. “Skookumchuck” I called out. Then Bruce resumed his lecture, “ No it's not Skookumchuck” Bruce said drily. I nearly jumped out of my skin! Some remedies that I have used by referring to the book: Procaine Pennicillin 200 – available from Simillimum Pharmacy in Wellington. Wonderful for post tooth extraction.Story of gardener. Bovista – patient after general anaesthetic, feeling flat, no energy, super tired but not sleeping, can't get to sleep until 1am, wakes 2.30am and takes a while to get back to sleep, coated white tongue. For after anaesthetic he lists: Strontium Carb, Bovista, Carbo Veg and Phosphorus. My patient did not want company nor fresh air. Bovista picked her up very quickly.  Bruce taught that Pulsatilla isn't just useful in turning a breech baby in utero but could be used for tortion of any body part – he had success with twisted testicles and I suggested Pulsatilla high to someone whose stomach was twisted – a most unusual thing – they opened her up and found that the stomach had returned to normal. I have a protocol which I would like to share because it works so well. It's for broken bones. You do it for a fortnight. I have had nothing but positive feedback for this protocol which you start once the bone has been set. Symphytum 9. This is Comfrey and the 9th potency recommended by Misha Norland – he said it had an affinity for the etheric. You take this twice a day. Calc Phos 6x – a tissue salt. This you take twice a day. So you wake up and take a Symphytum, then at about 11am two pills of New Era Calc Phos, then mid afternoon another Symphytum and at bedtime two more pills of Calc Phos. If you experience pain - Eupatorium Perfoliatum 30. This was Bruce's suggestion. Story of my husband. Some protocols may be useful but the way I generally work is to take the case and find the single remedy that the patient needs at that particular time.  Indivdualisation is the keystone of homeopathy. Story of shingles patient. Find out more about Mary Website: https://www.maryglaisyer.net/ How to buy the books: Contact Mary at mary@glaisyer.com “The Special Therapeutics of Bruce Barwell” $30 plus postage and packing “ Homeopathy for Childbirth” $10 plus postage and packing. (New Zealand dollars) If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode. Learn more about CHE Australia and its homeopathy training programs: https://chehomeopathy.com.au/ Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eugeniekrugerhomeopathy/ Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you'll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom                    

New historical documents have come to light (via Justin Stein) that suggest Hawayo Takata was telling the truth when she said Usui was headmaster at a Christian School! His CV includes time in the US and Taiwan, much as Takata had described. Hawayo Takata's account was dismissed as story telling in the late 1990s and early 2000s when evidence researched by Frank Arjava Petter and others indicated Usui was in fact Buddhist. But it appears he took his wife's name - Suzuki - and perhaps this is what hindered research at the time. This is an important adjustment. It describes the originator of Reiki as someone open to different religious ideologies. It also reminds us to hold lightly the content and education of Reiki, rather than solidifying it into a ‘truth'. New ‘truths' come to light all the time. For the original research see: www.facebook.com/JBSReikiResearch

Welcome back to MU! As AI and automation get better & better at doing our jobs, they may also be slowly doing away with the way humans have always learned to become good at them. With examples from robotic surgery, Michelin kitchens, warehouses, bomb disposal, banking, and more, our second installment of Matt Beane's The Skill Code explores how we build real expertise, and how intelligent machines could either hollow that process out or help create an entirely new kind of apprenticeship.  Welcome to your Plus+ extension, and thank you all for joining us on Plus+! Buddhists believe that millions of super cool people reside in this underworld paradise called Agartha. Their daily lives and their destiny are directed by a wise, all-powerful ruler known as Rigden-jyepo, also known as the King of the World. Rigden-jyepo kicks it in Shamballah, the capital city of Agartha, which is allegedly accessed through many secret entrances from the surface world, found hidden within the towering monasteries of Tibet, guarded by jolly llamas sworn to protect the secrets of the underworld. The Skill Code: How to Save Human Ability in an Age of Intelligent Machines TDI Industries This Hollow Earth: The Astounding Investigation Into the Lost World Beneath Our Planet's Surface Nicholas Roerich's artwork - Order of Rigden Jyepo Shamballah by Nicholas Roerich -1930 Life and works of Alexander Csoma de Körös Fundamental Principles of Vedanta Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa Beasts, Men and Gods by Ferdinand Ossendowski The Voynich Manuscript has a new interpretation Hollow Earth, Hyperborea, Agartha, Shambhala LinksPlus+ ExtensionThe extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join. click HERE.Links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick welcomes listeners to another lively morning on the Patrick Madrid Show, answering a wide range of calls about faith, scripture, interfaith relations, and the enduring questions of spiritual life. As Patrick responds candidly, some callers share heartfelt and emotional stories about reconnecting with their faith or seeking encouragement in everyday encounters. Thoughtful guidance and gratitude fill the air, highlighting moments of confusion, hope, and the ongoing search for truth and belonging. John Henry - Can you explain the story of Jephthah in the Bible? Nathaniel - What do you think the date of creation was? Emma - How can I tell my 7th Day Adventist friend that I can't go to her church? (09:41) Dana - How can I share my Catholic faith with the Buddhist woman who does my nails? (18:59) Sue - What are your thoughts and feelings about 'Peter's Barque'? Should I watch or listen to this? Conner - Where do we get Davidic lineage for Jesus through Mary or Joseph? Virginia - Do animals have souls? Ronnie - God is with us no matter what and never will abandon us. (45:00)

Dr. Matthew Keller is Public Scholar of Buddhism within the Curatorial Department at the Detroit Institute of Arts! He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Southern California in Asian Religions.  This episode supported by Sacred Writes: https://www.sacred-writes.org/ Matthew Keller at American Council of Learned Societies: https://www.acls.org/fellow-grantees/matthew-keller/  

In this episode, an excerpt from a recent talk by Tibetan Buddhist nun Ani Choyang offers a glimpse into her remarkable journey from Tibet to becoming one of the first Tibetan women on track to earn the Geshema degree in Buddhist philosophy. The degree represents a significant milestone for women in Tibetan Buddhism and has been championed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. A Tenzin Gyatso Science Scholar, Ani Choyang was among the first Tibetan nuns to participate in a two-year science training program at Emory University. She later completed a neuroscience internship at Northwestern University and continues to participate in research exploring lucid dreaming and dream yoga. She currently serves as a science teacher and Coordinator of the Library and Learning Center at Jangchub Choeling Nunnery in Mundgod, India. In this talk, Ani Choyang shares what compelled her to escape Tibet, her profound meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and the experiences that have shaped her path as a Buddhist scholar, educator, and bridge between Buddhist philosophy and modern science. Her story offers a powerful perspective on the evolving role of women in Tibetan Buddhism and the possibilities that emerge when ancient wisdom meets contemporary scientific inquiry. Learn more about Ani Choyang at hidden-happiness.com.

Demonstrators set up all throughout Washington D.C. to call for an end to China's religious oppression, including practitioners of Falun Dafa, a spiritual practice rooted in Buddhist tradition. This as President Trump hosts Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping at the White House for the third day. Congress recognizes the urgent need to end this persecution, and has taken steps to address it on a national and global scale.Hurricane Polo is pounding Mexico's Pacific coast with heavy rain and powerful waves. Mexican authorities have deployed 15,000 security personnel, opened shelters and evacuated residents from high-risk areas. The National Hurricane Center warns Polo's heavy rain could cause life-threatening flooding and landslides, with dangerous surf, rip currents and coastal flooding also possible.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday, explaining that Israel has been involved in a 7-front war for the past three years. Netanyahu also spoke on the accomplishments on the Israel Defense Forces and that ‘with our great American friends, we crushed Iran's army, navy, air force, and nuclear facilities.'

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:00 kar ma rab rib mar me dang...di tar ta stanza is a very powerful Buddhist teaching and meditation to practice awareness, cut negative emotions like anger, desire and ignorance, and realize impermanence.00:11:00 We believe we will live a long time, even on the day of our death. But Buddha advises not to trust this thought of permanence as it cheats us.00:35:00 We can't predict who among us here will die first, even by this time next year. Death could happen to oneself at any time.01:07:00 The main mistake is always thinking worldly concerns are more important than Dharma practice. Because of that, nothing has happened in our minds, no realizations.01:25:00 Until one lets go of desire and clinging to this life, even if one tries to practice Dharma, it does not become holy Dharma. The motivation is stained by attachment.01:54:22 Rinpoche gives a commentary on Heart Sutra.02:25:50 Rinpoche leads the practice of Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga.Find out more about Lama Zopa Rinpoche, his teachings and projects at https://fpmt.org/

In this episode Jerry and Stably discussed Buddha's Little Finger by Victor Pelevin. The hosts explored this postmodern Russian novel that weaves together multiple narrative threads across different time periods and realities. The protagonist Pyotr Void exists simultaneously as a patient in a 1990s Russian mental hospital and as a commissar to Bolshevik commander Chapayev in 1919. Through encounters with fellow patients whose delusions form separate vignettes—including a man believing he is a Mexican telenovela actress romantically involved with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and a drunk Russian intellectual inducted into a Japanese samurai clan—Pelevin constructs sophisticated commentary on post-Soviet Russian identity. Jerry and Stably discussed the novel's Buddhist philosophy, particularly how it functions as a Zen teaching device through paradox and riddle-like dialogue, depicting Pyotr's journey toward enlightenment and the realization of non-self. The translation was praised for its quality, and the hosts noted how Pelevin uses the patient hallucinations as political metaphors representing Russia's conflicting fantasies of merger with the West and East.

Through a humbling story of Sri Nisargadatta and a guided meditation on loving awareness, Jack shows how love can become large enough to hold the full mystery of our human experience.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 explores:Eclipses, the mystery of the cosmos, and the Music of the SpheresFinding balance as an ongoing dance rather than a destinationWhy love does not require us to eliminate fearA humbling encounter with Sri Nisargadatta and the wisdom of remaining a studentResilience as a love large enough to hold our imperfect humanityMoving beyond servant leadership to become a servant of loveUncovering what your heart is asking you to serveRemembering the wisdom and compassion already living within usResting in the spaciousness of loving awareness“What does the heart ask you to serve?” –Jack KornfieldThis episode was originally recorded as part of Jack's yearlong program, Living the Dharma in a Troubled World, with monthly livestream Q&As and themed lessons. Learn more and join!About Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield, PhD trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, India, and Burma. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is a founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California. He is one of the key teachers to introduce mindfulness practice to the West, has taught internationally since 1974, and is the author of 16 books which have sold 2 million copies. Stay connected with Jack and explore his latest offerings at JackKornfield.com. Sign up for his free weekly email teachings, explore his transformational online courses, access his complete course library through the All Access Pass, or join his monthly livestreams and online community. Jack's latest book, All In This Together: Stories and Teachings for Loving Each Other and Our World is out now! “That's part of what brings resilience: not the ideal of how we're supposed to be, but the fact that love can be big enough to hold it all.” –Jack KornfieldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Thursday, September 24th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Sri Lanka sentenced 15 men for bombing churches Sri Lanka's High Court sentenced 15 men to life in prison on Tuesday for bombing churches. In this island country off the coast of India in the Indian Ocean, the men participated in the bombings of three churches on Easter Sunday in 2019. Religiously speaking, nearly 70 percent of the 22 million Sri Lankans are Buddhist, 12 percent are Hindu, 11 percent are Muslim, and 7 percent are Christian.  The terrorist group, Islamic State, inspired the attacks which killed over 250 people. The Catholic Church welcomed the convictions. However, leaders are also calling for an investigation into alleged political involvement behind the bombings. South Korea to greenlight Abortion Kill Pill for mothers LifeSiteNews reports that South Korea is set to allow deadly abortion drugs into the country. The government made the announcement last week. Mothers will be able to get Abortion Kill Pills up to nine weeks of their pregnancies by early 2027. South Korea decriminalized abortion in 2019. It delayed legislation on abortion pills due to push back from Christian groups.  United Nations trying to criminalize pro-life & pro-family positions The United Nations General Assembly meeting opened in New York City on Tuesday.  Leaders from around the world gathered to discuss issues like the U.S.-Iran war, the Russia-Ukraine war, and Artificial Intelligence.  Member nations are also considering a proposal to criminalize pro-life and pro-family positions under international law. CitizenGO organized a petition against this which has been signed by over 140,000 people. You can sign it through a link in our transcript today at TheWorldview.com.  In the midst of the foolishness at the United Nations, U.S. President Donald Trump stood tall for common sense and condemned transgenderism at the U.N. meeting.  Listen.  TRUMP: “It is equally unacceptable that, with all the genuine atrocities in the world, the U.N.'s top human rights officials spend their time criticizing the United States for protecting our children from transgender insanity.” Dept of Justice gets two hospitals to stop transgender operations In related news, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that two hospital systems have agreed to end transgender operations. New York University Langone Hospitals and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center will no longer offer transgender drugs and surgeries to children.  Attorney General Todd Blanche said, “Today's resolutions send a clear message: Hospitals that target children in these practices and then fraudulently obtain payment for the procedures will be held to account!” Over 40 hospital systems have ended transgender operations since President Trump began his second term last year. 28 percent of churchgoers say Biblical truth becomes obsolete LifeWay Research released a new survey on what churchgoers believe about the Bible. Most Protestant churchgoers in the U.S. are confident in their ability to understand the Bible and explain it to others. However, most churchgoers also believe that the truth of God's Word can mean different things to different people. And a growing number share doubt or reject Biblical truths.  Specifically, 28 percent said some Biblical truths become obsolete as culture changes, up from 24 percent in 2019. Among churchgoers under the age of 30, 54 percent believe that Biblical truths become obsolete as culture changes But Romans 12:2 says, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Microchip maker joins trillion-dollar club Another U.S. company joined the trillion-dollar club. Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD, surpassed one trillion dollars in market capitalization on Monday. The computer chip maker has profited from the growth of Artificial Intelligence computing.  It's now the fourth chipmaker in the United States to reach a trillion dollar valuation. The others are Nvidia, Broadcom, and Micron.   Researchers discovered new species of wild cat And finally, researchers discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in a century.  It's known as the Tilcayo tiger cat. The feline is spotted and smaller than most house cats. It's been living at a wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia, South America for years. Locals knew about it, but scientists had not identified it as a unique species until now.  Jonas Lescroart with the University of Antwerp said, “Even in groups that are very well studied, like the cat family, apparently there's still a diversity that is hidden.” Indeed, God continues to surprise us with His creation. In Psalm 50:10-11, God says, “For every beast of the forest is Mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills. I know all the birds of the mountains, and the wild beasts of the field are Mine.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, September 24th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Some of the heaviest things you carry are old stories, old grief, and old regret, and letting go is where emotional freedom begins.Steph explores what happens when we hold on to past pain, grief, and regret, and why that grip creates so much suffering. Drawing on Buddhist teachings, the natural rhythms of change, and a powerful client story about releasing grief, she shows how acceptance and mindfulness open the door to real transformation. We look at the stories that keep us stuck, how to feel emotions fully while allowing them to move through, and why "keep it moving" is a useful practice . Steph closes with practical steps to identify what you're ready to release so you can make room for more peace, resilience, and personal growth.In this episode you'll discover:The impermanence of life and the importance of accepting changeThe role of mindfulness and awareness in letting goThe ongoing practice of emotional release and freedomYour takeaways:Holding on to past pain causes suffering and prevents growthWe often carry stories and burdens that are no longer ours to holdReleasing emotions can lead to greater freedom and peaceChapters00:00 Introduction to the theme of change and holding on00:19 The stories we tell ourselves about the past02:21 The impact of holding on to pain and grief04:04 A client owner's story of releasing grief05:15 The phrase 'keep it moving' and embracing change07:11 Feeling emotions fully without clinging08:22 Nature's lesson on change and renewal09:33 Practical steps to identify what to let go

If this conversation stirred something in you, Master Mingtong Gu's book Coming Home to Embodied Awakening is a beautiful next step. Order at mingtonggu.com/book and receive a free bonus collection of video teachings.Website: mingtonggu.comBook: mingtonggu.com/bookInstagram: @chicenterFacebook: Wisdom Healing QigongYouTube: @WisdomHealingQigongLinkedIn: Mingtong GuFor a free chapter of Master Mingtong Gu's book, "Coming Home to Embodied Awakening,” click here:https://chicenter.pages.ontraport.net/t?orid=282356&opid=2If you've ever felt like you're living from the neck up, grinding through life while your body trails behind, this conversation is a reset. We sit down with Master Ming Tong Gu, Wisdom Healing Qigong teacher and author of Coming Home to Embodied Awakening, to talk about a truth that sounds simple but changes everything: your body isn't a problem to solve, it's the place you come home to.We go deep into what “exile from the body” actually looks like, from Ming Tong's own story of growing up in rural China with decades of asthma, scoliosis, and chronic pain, to the way many of us chase happiness through external achievement, relationships, and constant self-improvement. From there, we name what's making disconnection worse right now: post-pandemic isolation, screen addiction, and the rising existential pressure of AI. If machines can process information faster than we can, what makes being human meaningful? Ming Tong's answer is grounded in embodied awakening: the human body lets us directly feel life, including joy, grief, love, discomfort, and the mystery of being here.You'll also get a short guided initiation meditation (hand on heart) you can do immediately, plus practical frameworks for somatic healing and mindfulness: a reframe of suffering as disconnection and liberation as return, and the “Three A's” for working with pain, stress, and emotional overwhelm: acceptance, activation, and appreciation. If you care about mindfulness, nervous system regulation, Qigong, trauma healing, and genuine connection in the age of technology, this is for you.Check out Mingtong's book and explore his teachings, then subscribe, share this with a friend who feels disconnected, and leave a review so more people can find the path back home to their bodies.BECOME A CERTIFIED MINDFULNESS MEDITATION TEACHER Teach mindfulness with confidence and skill — without self-doubt, fear of judgment, or imposter syndrome. Our internationally accredited certification is for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and helping professionals. Accredited by the IMMA and CPD; endorsed by Gabor Maté and Rick Hanson. → https://mindfulnessexercises.com/certification/NEW HERE? START FREE Explore 3,000+ free guided meditations, scripts, and worksheets — for your own practice or to share with the people you teach. → https://mindfulnessexercises.com/free-mindfulness-exercises/ENJOYING THE PODCAST? Follow the show in your favorite app and leave a quick rating or review. It takes a moment, and it genuinely helps more teachers and practitioners find these conversations.———————————————————————————ABOUT THE SHOWMindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life.Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — the show explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work.Each episode offers a mix o...

Breht reads the speech he recently gave in-person at the 2026 Socialism Conference in Chicago. In the Speech, he analyzes the role of human subjectivity in revolutionary politics, explicates Che's argument in his famous essay "Socialism and Man in Cuba", articulates his notion of the Bodhisattva Revolutionary archetype, and argues in favor of Buddhist meditation as a potent and time-tested tool for the deliberate cultivation of a revolutionary and liberatory subjectivity.   ---------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about Rev Left Radio HERE Check out Unlearning Capitalism for more political educational resources

This talk was given by Andrew Chapman during the Summer of Love Retreat in Sewanee, TN on July 15th - 19th. Andrew offers the second evening Dharma talk. 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

What if everything you have ever been told about love is wrong? Not slightly off. Not oversimplified. Fundamentally, scientifically, philosophically wrong. That is the starting point for today's conversation with Scotte Burns, a writer, speaker, and researcher who spent over a decade and more than 100,000 miles riding across America with his wife Toni, asking one question: What is love?He interviewed quantum physicists, Buddhist monks, Lakota elders, neuroscientists, jazz musicians, and people on death row. He recorded nearly five terabytes of interviews across 48 states. And the answer he came back with is not what anyone expected. Love, Scotte argues, is not a feeling. It's not a choice. It's not a chemical reaction or an evolutionary adaptation. It's the creative and purposeful aspect of universal consciousness itself. And the brain? It doesn't produce consciousness. It receives it, like an antenna tuned to a signal that was always already there.Quick favor

On Episode 2 of Season 10, In this special episode of The Surviving Siblings® Podcast, host Maya Roffler sits down to reflect on one of the most emotionally complicated milestones she has faced since losing her brother Andreas: turning 40 while approaching the 10th anniversary of his death. But Maya's birthday carries another layer that makes this milestone especially significant. Maya and Andreas shared the same birthday. They weren't twins. They were three years apart, born on the exact same day after remarkably even sharing the same due date. For most of Maya's life, her birthday was never entirely hers—it belonged to both of them. Now, Maya continues getting older while Andreas remains forever 27. As she prepares to turn 40, Maya opens up about what it feels like to enter an entirely new decade of her life without her brother physically here to experience it with her. She shares why birthdays have often become even more difficult for her than Andreas' death anniversary, how milestone years can unexpectedly bring grief back to the surface, and why no two birthdays—or grief anniversaries—feel exactly the same. Turning 40 carries an additional emotional weight because Maya's last milestone birthday was her 30th. Exactly two months later, Andreas was murdered. The conversation also goes beyond Andreas' physical absence and into one of the less-discussed realities of sibling loss: secondary loss within the family. Maya also discusses the difference between "moving on" and "moving forward"—a distinction that has become foundational to the way she talks about grief. For her 40th, she decided to travel to Thailand and Korea—a trip intentionally chosen both for herself and as a way to feel connected to Andreas. Andreas identified as Buddhist and had a deep interest in Asian culture, while his girlfriend was Korean. Maya shares why visiting Thailand, experiencing Buddhist temples, traveling through Korea, and exploring places she has always wanted to see felt like the right way to honor both of them during such an important year. So when a sibling's birthday, death anniversary, or another milestone arrives, the question doesn't necessarily have to be, "What would they want me to do?" It can also be: "What will make me feel close to them?" For Maya, sometimes that means traveling. This episode is an intimate reflection on birthdays after sibling loss, milestone grief, complicated family dynamics, continuing bonds, and what it really means to build a life that makes room for both the sibling who died and the person you are still becoming. In This Episode: (0:00:00) – A Special Birthday Episode + 10 Years Without Andreas Maya introduces this solo episode as she approaches both her 40th birthday and the 10th anniversary year of Andreas' homicide—and shares what makes their birthday particularly meaningful: they were born on the same day, three years apart. (0:03:00) – Why Some Birthdays Hit Harder Than Others Maya reflects on how grief changes from year to year and why milestone birthdays, anniversaries, and seemingly ordinary years can bring unexpected emotions to the surface. (0:08:00) – Turning 40 After What Happened At 30 Why this milestone birthday carries anxiety for Maya after Andreas was murdered exactly two months after she turned 30. (0:10:00) – Entering A New Decade Without Her Brother Maya reflects on the emotional realization that she physically knew Andreas throughout her 30s—but will now enter her 40s without him. (0:11:00) – Family Division + The Secondary Losses Of Grief Nearly a decade after Andreas' death, Maya opens up about ongoing family dysfunction, fractured relationships, and grieving the family closeness she once hoped would come from their loss. (0:13:00) – When Loss Doesn't Bring A Family Together Maya remembers asking her mother, as the family matriarch, whether Andreas' death would tear their family further apart or become an opportunity to come together—and reflects on the heartbreak of how differently things unfolded. (0:16:00) – Moving Forward Is Not Moving On Maya explains why she will never "move on" from Andreas but believes deeply that surviving siblings can learn how to move forward while continuing to carry their sibling with them. (0:22:00) – Finding The Support That Works For You From therapy and grief coaching to support groups and community, Maya encourages surviving siblings to explore the tools that can help them build a future and learn how to carry their grief. (0:24:00) – Holding Pain + Joy At The Same Time One of Maya's biggest lessons from grief: sadness and happiness, laughter and pain, missing someone and continuing to live can all exist simultaneously. (0:26:00) – Grieving The Family You Thought You Would Have Maya discusses accepting where family relationships are today, preserving her own peace, and releasing the expectation that everyone will eventually grieve or heal together. (0:28:00) – Why Maya Chose Thailand + Korea For Her 40th Maya shares the meaning behind her milestone birthday trip and how Andreas' spirituality, interests, relationships, and love of travel influenced her decision. (0:30:00) – Who Are Our Grief Rituals Really For? Maya explores the mindset shift that changed the way she approaches birthdays and anniversaries: honoring your sibling can also mean creating an experience that helps you feel connected to them. (0:35:00) – Growing Older While Andreas Stays 27 Maya reflects on the strange reality of once being only three years older than her brother and now turning 40 while Andreas remains forever 27. (0:37:00) – Maya's Death Anniversary Ritual For Andreas From sunflowers and champagne to his favorite hometown food and time beside the creek where some of his ashes were scattered, Maya shares the traditions she has created to remain connected to her brother. (0:42:00) – The Story Behind Maya + Andreas' Shared Birthday From sharing the same due date and arriving two weeks late to childhood birthday parties and their physical similarities, Maya shares the details that make their shared birthday and bond so special to her. (0:44:00) – The Little Things That Keep Our Siblings Close Why Maya continues wearing her hair dark as a connection to Andreas and how seemingly small choices can become meaningful continuing bonds after sibling loss. (0:45:00) – Honoring Your Sibling In A Way That Honors You Too Maya closes by encouraging surviving siblings to find their own ways of approaching birthdays and anniversaries—not based on what they think they should do, but on what genuinely helps them feel close to their sibling. Connect with Maya: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/survivingsiblingspodcast/ Maya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayaroffler/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@survivingsiblingspodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/survivingsibpod Website: https://www.thesurvivingsiblings.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesurvivingsiblingspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/thesurvivingsiblingspodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSurvivingSiblingsPodcast  

What could make a man abandon everything he believed and risk his life to follow Jesus? Tony Merkel sits down with Steve Kang to hear his incredible journey from a radical Buddhist upbringing to becoming a passionate follower of Christ. After a devastating spiral led to a life-threatening crisis, Steve says he experienced the terrifying reality of Hell before his life took a dramatic turn toward Jesus. His transformation would eventually take him into underground churches in China, where he witnessed Christians risking everything for their faith. This is a powerful story of redemption, radical faith, and what it truly means to surrender everything to follow Jesus.If you're able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890

Breht reads the speech he recently gave in-person at the 2026 Socialism Conference in Chicago. In the Speech, he analyzes the role of human subjectivity in revolutionary politics, explicates Che's argument in his famous essay "Socialism and Man in Cuba", articulates his notion of the Bodhisattva Revolutionary archetype, and argues in favor of Buddhist meditation as a potent and time-tested tool for the deliberate cultivation of a revolutionary and liberatory subjectivity. ---------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about Rev Left Radio HERE

Patrick welcomes listeners to an hour of thoughtful conversation, tackling questions about faith, church practices, and the nuances of Catholic teaching. He addresses everything from the appropriateness of attending gatherings in non-Catholic homes to concerns about liturgical innovations, Life Teen Mass experiences, and the responsibilities and risks for those in ministry and public teaching. Throughout, Patrick invites honest dialogue and personal stories, creating space for gratitude, caution, and encouragement for those seeking to reconnect with their faith. Elliot (email) – Why would you recommend attending a wedding shower at a home with Buddhist artwork? (01:31) Gayle (email) - It’s hard to equate eating habits of healthy people with those who are in hospice or end of life situations. (07:33) Keith - Something I saw at a Mass last week: Is it okay that the priest asked the children to come to the altar so they could surround him during the Consecration? (13:40) Miguel - What is the history of Life Teen? I was part of this organization. Why did they start this? (23:31) Giordano - I think that we live in a time where people have lost a sense of sin. I think it is good for exorcists to do YouTube channels. Someone needs to talk about what’s going on. (30:17) Colen – What is the proper use of the hand postures at church? (43:27)

In this talk, Jessica Gibbons explores the second Buddhist precept: I undertake the precept of being wise and careful with my sexuality.3 of 5 in a series. This talk was given by Jessica Gibbons at Wild Heart Meditation Center in Nashville, TN. Support Wild Heart Meditation Center here: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateEnjoy! 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 “Imaginal Meditation,” Emily West Horn introduces an approach to imaginal practice—drawing on Vajrayana deity yoga, Jack Kornfield, Chögyam Trungpa, and Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche—to show how invoking, dissolving, and embodying the image of the Buddha can loosen the boundary between self & world, inclining the mind toward non-duality.

Patrick Madrid answers questions and emails on topics of faith and everyday life. The hour features heartfelt listener notes about rediscovering Scripture, wrestling with spiritual confusion, and the meaning behind certain biblical books, while Patrick addresses practical spiritual dilemmas like sharing faith in mixed-religion settings, understanding the loss of loved ones, and the ethics of accidental harm to animals. With warmth and insight, Patrick encourages spiritual growth and empathy, weaving in moments of humor and community connection. Pat (email) – Are there giants that dwell among us that carry evil spirits? Why doesn't the Catholic Church sing gospel music? (01:02) Email - Would it be appropriate for a Catholic to accept a close non-Christian friend’s offer to host their child’s engagement party or wedding shower in a home that displays Buddhist art, including two Buddha heads the friend regards only as art? Doc Martin is now an American show called Best Medicine (13:01) Ellie (email) - Was it unusual that the priest at Mass yesterday began distributing Communion to the congregation before the deacon, altar servers, and extraordinary ministers, then returned to the altar after a couple of minutes and continued as normal, when no one else appeared confused or concerned? (29:03) David (email) - After accidentally hitting a raccoon on a dark road and feeling guilty enough to pull over and apologize to God, I wonder whether “thou shalt not kill” applies only to humans, if I should go to confession, and what prayers you recommend. (31:22) Missy (email) - How should I respond to my family member who has returned to Mass after being away from the Church but now claims to be a “chosen one” of God fighting battles for Him, insists he is spiritual rather than religious, and consults psychics or card readers? Rachel - Do our deceased loved ones in cemeteries know we visit them? (46:41)