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This episode explores the Buddhist concept of bhavaṅga, or the “life continuum” — the stream of consciousness that connects one moment to the next, and even one life to another. It explains how our unique personalities at birth may arise from past lives, carried through this subtle flow of awareness.We also look at how consciousness operates between wakefulness and deep sleep, and how every perception — seeing, hearing, thinking — unfolds through a rapid series of thought moments. Using the vivid “falling mango” analogy, we uncover how these moments shape our experiences and generate karma. Tune in to understand how the mind's hidden processes influence who we are and the path our lives take.YouTube Video LinkYouTube Channel Link Website:www.satipatthana.caDonations and Memberships
Responding to a variety of dharma questions on meditation, effort, and impermanence, Joseph Goldstein explores the mystery of consciousness.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/insighthour and get on your way to being your best selfThis week on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein responds to questions on:The benefits of doing walking meditation versus traditional seated meditationCutting through our conceptual overlay and simply having raw experiencesPassive voice construction: removing the self as subject when narrating the world around usChanging “let it go” to “let it be” when we are struggling to let goBeing in the flow of changing experiences, the natural arising and passing away of all thingsThe fine line of wholesome energy/effort versus striving and strugglingRealizing the emptiness of thoughts and the suffering they bring to usThe first experience of nirvana, ‘the zero', and uprooting the view of selfThis talk was originally published on Dharmaseed“This is the mystery of consciousness. There's nothing there tangible to find; no color, no form, it can't be found. Yet, the knowing is happening. It's this union of emptiness and knowing.” –Joseph GoldsteinSee 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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Why attachment wounds heal best in safe relational contexts (mentorship, IPF, romantic, community), not in isolation and how it plays out. Try our free video resource "The Main Signs of Attachment Disturbance " and learn how to identify core attachment disturbances, move beyond the challenges and live a truly meaningful life. Get it now at mettagroup.org/start-hereMettagroup was founded by George Haas in 2003 and named the ‘Best Online Buddhist Meditation' by Los Angeles Magazine in 2011, Mettagroup uses Vipassana, or Insight meditation, as a way to help students live a meaningful life. Drawing from 2500-year-old Buddhist teachings and John Bowlby's Attachment Theory, the Mettagroup techniques serve as a model of how to connect with other people, and how to be completely yourself in relationships with others and with work.More info at mettagroup.org.
This talk describes to how past karma patterns present experience—and how mindful attention stops old patterns from creating new ones. We explore the meaning of rootless consciousness (ahituka) in Buddhist teaching — the states of mind that arise without the “roots” of greed, hatred, or delusion, but also without the wholesome roots of generosity or wisdom. These moments of awareness don't create new karma; instead, they're the results of our past actions unfolding in the present. These moments are the ripened results of past actions—brief flashes of awareness that don't create new karma. Think of them as memories of past deeds showing up in the present, coloring how things feel and happen.We'll sketch the simple map: there are 18 rootless states in three groups—unwholesome resultants, wholesome resultants, and a small set of functional states that simply do their job and leave no trace. You'll also hear why enlightened minds (the Buddha and arahants) experience some of these functional states without creating new karma. Tune in to learn how recognizing these subtle moments can free you from repeating old patterns and support mindful practice.Notice the moments that only echo the past—so you don't keep replaying them.YouTube Video LinkYouTube Channel Link Website:www.satipatthana.caDonations and Memberships
Fiorenza Palmerio Gancia"Il terzo luogo"Il mio educatore Gabriele D'AnnunzioNino Aragno Editorewww.ninoaragnoeditore.itIl Terzo Luogo è quel luogo, al di là dello spazio e del tempo, che custodiamo dentro di noi e che sperimentiamo quando, abbandonando il nostro ego, ci connettiamo con qualcosa di più grande che possiamo definire come il divino, la coscienza illimitata, Dio, il Brahman delle Upanishad, il nostro Sé superiore. Quando accediamo a questo spazio, luogo di salvezza e di guarigione, affrontiamo meglio le difficoltà della vita e troviamo una bussola che ci guida saggiamente nel nostro cammino.Fiorenza Palmerio Gancia , laureata in lingue e letterature straniere e moderne, vive e lavora a Torino nel campo dei gioielli e delle pietre preziose. È appassionata di Gabriele d'Annunzio. Partendo da Gabriele d'Annunzio come maestro di vita, amante della bellezza, della natura, della poesia, dell'arte e degli antichi testi indiani, Fiorenza Palmerio Gancia in un momento difficile della sua vita, dopo aver perso la sua adorata sorella Alessia, ritrova la forza nelle poesie del poeta, nei disegni e nei dipinti di Leonardo da Vinci, tra le pagine eterne della Divina Commedia e delle antiche Upanishad fino ad arrivare ai simboli contemporanei creati da Michelangelo Pistoletto. Quando raggiungiamo questo stato di elevata coscienza, quello che Dante avrebbe definito con il termine “Trasumanar”, sviluppiamo un'intelligenza spirituale, o creativa, quell'unione tra mente e cuore, che rappresenta il massimo grado di intelligenza che l'uomo possa raggiungere e che oggi più che mai ha il compito di preservare.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/
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Découvrez ici un extrait de mon autre podcast "Aventure Epique". J'y reçois Steven Le Hyaric, spécialiste de l'ultra-endurance à vélo, aventurier mais aussi passionné d'ultra-trail.Pour retrouver l'épisode intégral, rendez-vous sur la chaine "Aventure Epique" sur votre plateforme d'écoute favorite.Bistarai, « très lentement » en népalais, c'est l'histoire d'une odyssée de 13 000 kilomètres à vélo entre Paris et le camp de base du Manaslu au Népal, suivie de l'ascension de ce géant de 8 163 mètres d'altitude, 8ème sommet du monde. 100 jours d'aventure, de juin à septembre 2025, entièrement en autonomie et sans assistance motorisée – une approche qui défie les standards de l'aventure moderne.Ancien cycliste élite, Steven a connu le burn-out du haut niveau en 2011 avant de tout plaquer pour se réinventer. C'est au Népal, en 2017, lors d'une retraite Vipassana et de 120 jours d'immersion auprès des populations locales, qu'il fait le choix le plus important de sa vie : celui d'être heureux.Depuis, il enchaîne les projets hors norme : Great Himalayan Trail (2018), Paris-Dakar à vélo en 20 jours (2019), record pulvérisé du NorthCape 4000 en 10 jours (2021), ou encore la création des GravelMan Series.Dans cet épisode, Steven revient sur la genèse du projet, les défis logistiques qui lui sont associés et le parcours réel, bien loin du plan initial :Le tournant majeur en Turquie : apprendre le bombardement de Téhéran sous 45°C dans une station-essenceLes 10 jours d'attente à Tbilissi (Géorgie) pour obtenir un visa russe et réorganiser entièrement l'itinéraireLa traversée surprise de la Russie et du Daghestan, avec des rencontres humaines inattendues et chaleureusesL'Afghanistan : l'épreuve la plus difficile émotionnellement, avec des contrôles aux checkpoints tous les 15-25 km, une convocation par les autorités talibanesLe Pakistan et la frontière indo-pakistanaise fermée, qui force Steven à prendre l'avion – une « entorse » douloureuse au projet initialL'Inde, traversée sans plaisir, puis enfin le Népal tant rêvéL'approche du Manaslu : arrivé au camp de base exactement 100 jours après son départ de Paris, Steven pousse son vélo jusqu'à 5000 mètres dans un geste symbolique. Mais des problèmes respiratoires et une fatigue intense le rattrapent.L'ascension finale : 10 jours d'acclimatation, puis 16 heures d'ascension depuis le dernier camp. Face aux conseils médicaux, Steven prend la décision critique d'utiliser de l'oxygène à partir de 7000 mètres. Le 23 septembre 2025, il atteint le sommet à 8 163 mètres.Un épisode intense, sincère et bouleversant, où Steven ne cache rien : ni les moments de grâce, ni les doutes, ni les zones grises de l'aventure moderne.Photo : Baptiste GoussetCet épisode d'Aventure Epique a été réalisé en collaboration avec Škoda.***Aventure Epique c'est le podcast qui vous fait vivre dans chaque épisode une aventure en pleine nature hors du commun.Explorateur illustre, sportif renommé ou encore simple amateur, aventurier du quotidien, Aventure Epique est une plongée en apnée le temps d'une aventure qui va vous tenir en haleine, vous émouvoir et vous inspirer.Aventure Épique c'est un nouvel épisode un jeudi sur 2, et le mardi qui précède un extrait de l'épisode à venir, pour bien démarrer la semaine ensemble. Si vous souhaitez suivre notre actualité au jour le jour, et découvrir les coulisses du podcast, rendez-vous dès maintenant sur notre compte Instagram @aventureepique.podcastAventure Epique, des aventures en plein air, à couper le souffle.Un podcast imaginé et animé par Guillaume Lalu et produit par Sportcast Studios Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
How do different Attachment strategies go about getting their needs met?Try our free video resource "The Main Signs of Attachment Disturbance " and learn how to identify core attachment disturbances, move beyond the challenges and live a truly meaningful life. Get it now at mettagroup.org/start-hereMettagroup was founded by George Haas in 2003 and named the ‘Best Online Buddhist Meditation' by Los Angeles Magazine in 2011, Mettagroup uses Vipassana, or Insight meditation, as a way to help students live a meaningful life. Drawing from 2500-year-old Buddhist teachings and John Bowlby's Attachment Theory, the Mettagroup techniques serve as a model of how to connect with other people, and how to be completely yourself in relationships with others and with work.More info at mettagroup.org.
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Dans ce 44ème épisode d'Aventure Épique, j'ai le plaisir de recevoir Steven Le Hyaric pour la deuxième fois (après l'épisode 5 consacré à la Silk Road Race), quelques semaines seulement après l'accomplissement de son projet le plus ambitieux : Bistarai.Bistarai, « très lentement » en népalais, c'est l'histoire d'une odyssée de 13 000 kilomètres à vélo entre Paris et le camp de base du Manaslu au Népal, suivie de l'ascension de ce géant de 8 163 mètres d'altitude, 8ème sommet du monde. 100 jours d'aventure, de juin à septembre 2025, entièrement en autonomie et sans assistance motorisée – une approche qui défie les standards de l'aventure moderne.Ancien cycliste élite, Steven a connu le burn-out du haut niveau en 2011 avant de tout plaquer pour se réinventer. C'est au Népal, en 2017, lors d'une retraite Vipassana et de 120 jours d'immersion auprès des populations locales, qu'il fait le choix le plus important de sa vie : celui d'être heureux.Depuis, il enchaîne les projets hors norme : Great Himalayan Trail (2018), Paris-Dakar à vélo en 20 jours (2019), record pulvérisé du NorthCape 4000 en 10 jours (2021), ou encore la création des GravelMan Series.Dans cet épisode, Steven revient sur la genèse du projet, les défis logistiques qui lui sont associés et le parcours réel, bien loin du plan initial :Le tournant majeur en Turquie : apprendre le bombardement de Téhéran sous 45°C dans une station-essenceLes 10 jours d'attente à Tbilissi (Géorgie) pour obtenir un visa russe et réorganiser entièrement l'itinéraireLa traversée surprise de la Russie et du Daghestan, avec des rencontres humaines inattendues et chaleureusesL'Afghanistan : l'épreuve la plus difficile émotionnellement, avec des contrôles aux checkpoints tous les 15-25 km, une convocation par les autorités talibanesLe Pakistan et la frontière indo-pakistanaise fermée, qui force Steven à prendre l'avion – une « entorse » douloureuse au projet initialL'Inde, traversée sans plaisir, puis enfin le Népal tant rêvéL'approche du Manaslu : arrivé au camp de base exactement 100 jours après son départ de Paris, Steven pousse son vélo jusqu'à 5000 mètres dans un geste symbolique. Mais des problèmes respiratoires et une fatigue intense le rattrapent.L'ascension finale : 10 jours d'acclimatation, puis 16 heures d'ascension depuis le dernier camp. Face aux conseils médicaux, Steven prend la décision critique d'utiliser de l'oxygène à partir de 7000 mètres. Le 23 septembre 2025, il atteint le sommet à 8 163 mètres.Un épisode intense, sincère et bouleversant, où Steven ne cache rien : ni les moments de grâce, ni les doutes, ni les zones grises de l'aventure moderne.Photo : Baptiste GoussetCet épisode d'Aventure Epique a été réalisé en collaboration avec Škoda.***Aventure Epique c'est le podcast qui vous fait vivre dans chaque épisode une aventure en pleine nature hors du commun.Explorateur illustre, sportif renommé ou encore simple amateur, aventurier du quotidien, Aventure Epique est une plongée en apnée le temps d'une aventure qui va vous tenir en haleine, vous émouvoir et vous inspirer.Aventure Épique c'est un nouvel épisode un jeudi sur 2, et le mardi qui précède un extrait de l'épisode à venir, pour bien démarrer la semaine ensemble. Si vous souhaitez suivre notre actualité au jour le jour, et découvrir les coulisses du podcast, rendez-vous dès maintenant sur notre compte Instagram @aventureepique.podcastAventure Epique, des aventures en plein air, à couper le souffle.Un podcast imaginé et animé par Guillaume Lalu et produit par Sportcast Studios Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
No episódio , embarcamos em uma viagem suave e reflexiva pela essência da meditação budista. Você irá compreender, passo a passo, como Shamata, a calma mental, prepara o terreno para Vipassana, a visão clara da mente. Inspirado nos ensinamentos de mestres como Dudjom Lingpa, Gyatrul Rinpoche e Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche, o episódio revela como o silêncio interno pode atravessar as nuvens dos pensamentos e emoções, até o céu sereno da consciência desperta. Um convite para respirar fundo, observar com presença e descobrir que, por trás de toda turbulência, o sol da mente sempre esteve lá — brilhando em silêncio.
Dans ce 44ème épisode d'Aventure Épique, j'ai le plaisir de recevoir Steven Le Hyaric pour la deuxième fois (après l'épisode 5 consacré à la Silk Road Race), quelques semaines seulement après l'accomplissement de son projet le plus ambitieux : Bistarai.Bistarai, « très lentement » en népalais, c'est l'histoire d'une odyssée de 13 000 kilomètres à vélo entre Paris et le camp de base du Manaslu au Népal, suivie de l'ascension de ce géant de 8 163 mètres d'altitude, 8ème sommet du monde. 100 jours d'aventure, de juin à septembre 2025, entièrement en autonomie et sans assistance motorisée – une approche qui défie les standards de l'aventure moderne.Ancien cycliste élite, Steven a connu le burn-out du haut niveau en 2011 avant de tout plaquer pour se réinventer. C'est au Népal, en 2017, lors d'une retraite Vipassana et de 120 jours d'immersion auprès des populations locales, qu'il fait le choix le plus important de sa vie : celui d'être heureux.Depuis, il enchaîne les projets hors norme : Great Himalayan Trail (2018), Paris-Dakar à vélo en 20 jours (2019), record pulvérisé du NorthCape 4000 en 10 jours (2021), ou encore la création des GravelMan Series.Dans cet épisode, Steven revient sur la genèse du projet, les défis logistiques qui lui sont associés et le parcours réel, bien loin du plan initial :Le tournant majeur en Turquie : apprendre le bombardement de Téhéran sous 45°C dans une station-essenceLes 10 jours d'attente à Tbilissi (Géorgie) pour obtenir un visa russe et réorganiser entièrement l'itinéraireLa traversée surprise de la Russie et du Daghestan, avec des rencontres humaines inattendues et chaleureusesL'Afghanistan : l'épreuve la plus difficile émotionnellement, avec des contrôles aux checkpoints tous les 15-25 km, une convocation par les autorités talibanesLe Pakistan et la frontière indo-pakistanaise fermée, qui force Steven à prendre l'avion – une « entorse » douloureuse au projet initialL'Inde, traversée sans plaisir, puis enfin le Népal tant rêvéL'approche du Manaslu : arrivé au camp de base exactement 100 jours après son départ de Paris, Steven pousse son vélo jusqu'à 5000 mètres dans un geste symbolique. Mais des problèmes respiratoires et une fatigue intense le rattrapent.L'ascension finale : 10 jours d'acclimatation, puis 16 heures d'ascension depuis le dernier camp. Face aux conseils médicaux, Steven prend la décision critique d'utiliser de l'oxygène à partir de 7000 mètres. Le 23 septembre 2025, il atteint le sommet à 8 163 mètres.Un épisode intense, sincère et bouleversant, où Steven ne cache rien : ni les moments de grâce, ni les doutes, ni les zones grises de l'aventure moderne.Episode intégral disponible le jeudi 23 octobre.Photo : Baptiste GoussetCet épisode d'Aventure Epique a été réalisé en collaboration avec Škoda.***Aventure Epique c'est le podcast qui vous fait vivre dans chaque épisode une aventure en pleine nature hors du commun.Explorateur illustre, sportif renommé ou encore simple amateur, aventurier du quotidien, Aventure Epique est une plongée en apnée le temps d'une aventure qui va vous tenir en haleine, vous émouvoir et vous inspirer.Aventure Épique c'est un nouvel épisode un jeudi sur 2, et le mardi qui précède un extrait de l'épisode à venir, pour bien démarrer la semaine ensemble. Si vous souhaitez suivre notre actualité au jour le jour, et découvrir les coulisses du podcast, rendez-vous dès maintenant sur notre compte Instagram @aventureepique.podcastAventure Epique, des aventures en plein air, à couper le souffle.Un podcast imaginé et animé par Guillaume Lalu et produit par Sportcast Studios Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
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In Part 2 of our foundational skills of healing, energy work and meditation series we welcome healer and teacher Santosha. Santosha is a healer, mystic, meditation teacher, emotion code practitioner, reiki master and traveling ascetic who is currently entering the newest chapter in her spiritual journey as an Omarei renunciate. Santosha and Andrea discuss healing modalities and techniques, beginner meditation techniques , Vipassana vs. Samatha meditation, the core practice of reiki, the power of laughter as a spiritual practice, self-care, Santosha's life journey as a mystic and her life's dedication to the goal of bringing in new earth energy and healing the planet by raising our own energy vibration one heart at a time. We close the episode with a short guided meditation that we recommend our listeners only participate in at home and not while driving or working.You can find Santosha's website at https://healingtheplanetfromwithin.com/Her Omarei substack at https://omareisadhika.substack.com/And her youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@healingtheplanetfromwithin
Living in Harmony with Earth: Robin Greenfield's Radical Simplicity In this inspiring conversation, Darin sits down with activist, environmentalist, and author Robin Greenfield — a man who has dedicated his life to proving that another way of living is possible. From giving up his cell phone and divesting from banks, to foraging 100% of his own food, Robin's radical experiments in simplicity challenge everything we've been taught about success, comfort, and happiness. Together, they explore how to reclaim sovereignty from destructive systems, find fulfillment in simplicity, and reconnect to the Earth through daily, mindful action. This isn't about perfection — it's about alignment, awareness, and choosing to live your truth, one conscious choice at a time. What You'll Learn 00:00:00 – Robin's awakening: how a six-figure lifestyle turned into a journey of radical change 00:05:00 – The documentaries and books that opened his eyes to global systems of destruction 00:07:00 – How he transformed his life through 100 conscious lifestyle changes — from banking to transportation 00:10:00 – Why “My life is my message” became his mantra, inspired by Gandhi 00:12:00 – Facing ego, societal pressure, and judgment while walking away from the American Dream 00:15:00 – Building resilience through challenge — from biking across the U.S. to living without a phone 00:18:00 – The inner transformation that comes from changing your environment and habits 00:20:00 – How true freedom begins with changing your surroundings and reclaiming your autonomy 00:25:00 – Robin's year of foraging — what it's like to live entirely off wild food 00:29:00 – The wild rice, seaweed, venison, and mushrooms that fuel his journey across America 00:33:00 – Regeneration at scale — why we can restore the planet if we act locally and mindfully 00:36:00 – The power of responsibility: living in alignment with your beliefs and values 00:42:00 – Finding peace and clarity through Vipassana meditation and self-awareness 00:46:00 – Why judgment and “rightness” block change — and how compassion creates true activism 00:50:00 – How foraging reconnects us to our senses and the intelligence of the natural world 00:54:00 – Robin and Darin's plan for a 2026 California foraging school collaboration Thank You to Our Sponsors Bite Toothpaste Bits — Ditch the plastic tubes. Try Bite today for 20% off with code DARIN20 at trybite.com/darin20. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your order. Find More from Robin Greenfield Website: robingreenfield.org Instagram: @robjgreenfield YouTube: Robin Greenfield Learn more about his foraging journey: robingreenfield.org/foraging Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences Key Takeaway “When we stop trying to fix the world and start fixing our relationship with it, everything changes. True activism begins the moment we take responsibility for how we live, breathe, eat, and love.”
We continue our series on Abandonment Terror and focus on Disorganized People experience it. Try our free video resource "The Main Signs of Attachment Disturbance " and learn how to identify core attachment disturbances, move beyond the challenges and live a truly meaningful life. Get it now at mettagroup.org/start-hereMettagroup was founded by George Haas in 2003 and named the ‘Best Online Buddhist Meditation' by Los Angeles Magazine in 2011, Mettagroup uses Vipassana, or Insight meditation, as a way to help students live a meaningful life. Drawing from 2500-year-old Buddhist teachings and John Bowlby's Attachment Theory, the Mettagroup techniques serve as a model of how to connect with other people, and how to be completely yourself in relationships with others and with work.More info at mettagroup.org.
När vi träffade Anna Simonsson-Søndenå i podden för ungefär 2,5 år sedan så berättade hon att hon hade en dröm om att kunna leva på sin ultralöpning. Exakt hur det här skulle gå till visste hon inte då, men nu några år senare har hon blivit en ultralöpnings-influencer på Instagram där hon idag har över 70 000 följare. I det här samtalet pratar vi om hur hon byggde upp sin närvaro i sociala medier och samtidigt hittade ett nytt förhållningssätt till prestation. Hon har gått från att vara en ambitiös löpare med höga krav på att lyckas resultatmässigt, till ett liv där ultralöpningen har fått en djupare mening. Hon berättar hon också om sin upplevelse under ett 10 dagar långt Vipassana-retreat där stillheten förändrade hennes syn på smärta och uthållighet. Samtalet rör sig mellan styrka och sårbarhet, mellan strategi och intuition, men till sist handlar allt om att vara närvarande i nuet. Länkar Det går fortfarande bra att anmäla sig till oktoberstarten av 10 månader mot 10 mil. Läs mer på https://paceonearth.se/lopcoaching/10-manader-mot-10-mil Det här programmet passar perfekt om du vill sikta på att springa Ultravasan 45 eller 90 nästa sommar. Följ Anna på instagram som @anna.simone.s Vårt tidigare poddavsnitt med Anna https://paceonearth.se/podcast/268-anna-simonsson-sondena-19-ar-och-satsar-allt-pa-ultralopningen
Zwischen Feldern und einem Wald nahe Triebel im Vogtland liegt das Vipassana-Meditationszentrum. Der Name ist Programm: Hier können Menschen an einem zehntägigen Meditationskurs teilnehmen, der auf der sogenannten Vipassana-Lehre von Satya Narajan Goenka basiert. Die Methode verspricht Einsicht durch intensives, strenges Training: zehn Tage Schweigen, feste Abläufe, kaum Kontakt zur Außenwelt. Vom Band werden spirituelle Anweisungen des 2013 verstorbenen Hindu-Lehrers Goenka abgespielt: „Du musst alle Regeln befolgen. Eine Regel ist: Für zehn Tage bist du in einem Gefängnis.“ Sich einsperren, um sich mental freizumachen? Wie soll das gehen? Und tut das den Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmern gut oder handelt es sich dabei gar um die Praktiken einer Sekte? Diesen Fragen ist Reporterin Denise Peikert von Leipziger Volkszeitung und Sächsischer Zeitung auf den Grund gegangen. In dieser Folge berichtet sie von ihren Erlebnissen, spricht mit Experten und lässt Menschen, die an den Meditationen teilgenommen haben, erzählen. Während einer immer wieder in das "Gefängnis" zurückmöchte, berichten andere von ernsten psychischen Problemen, die sie dort entwickelt hätten ... Mehr zu diesem Thema lesen Sie auch auf lvz.de und sächsische.de. Folgen Sie dem Podcast auch gern, um keine Episode mehr zu verpassen und lassen Sie eine Bewertung da! Und noch PS in eigener Sache: Diese Folge erscheint mit frischen Klängen im Intro und einer neuen Stimme. Nicole Grziwa, Audio- und Social-Media-Redakteurin aus Leipzig, ist neu dabei als Host im Podcast "Thema in Sachsen".
Vipassana teacher Trudy Goodman explores how trusting in the dharma and in ourselves leads to a more peaceful, present life.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.In this episode, Trudy Goodman gives a lecture on:The dharma as our reliable refuge Trusting the simple process of being aliveOffering metta (loving-kindness) to ourselves and othersPracticing mudita, aka, taking joy in the joy of othersHow the principle of sila (ethical conduct) protected the Buddha from his demonsWhat to do when we are swayed by temptation Concerning ourselves only with what our minds are doing in this very minuteLiving in the way instead of worrying about a resultMaking each thing we do the most important thing in the worldUsing our karma instead of being used by itThis recording was originally published on Dharmaseed.About Trudy Goodman:Trudy is a Vipassana teacher in the Theravada lineage and the Founding Teacher of InsightLA. For 25 years, in Cambridge, MA, Trudy practiced mindfulness-based psychotherapy with children, teenagers, couples and individuals. Trudy conducts retreats, engages in activism work, and teaches workshops worldwide and online. She is also the voice of Trudy the Love Barbarian in the Netflix series, The Midnight Gospel. You can learn more about Trudy's flourishing array of wonderful offerings at TrudyGoodman.com “Trust yourself then, to this simple process of being alive, letting go of all elaborations and returning to the body, the breath, step by step, moment by moment, just returning to this simple basic fundamental fact of our own aliveness—our embodied being.” –Trudy GoodmanSee 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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Illuminating different ways to free the mind, Joseph Goldstein integrates relative and ultimate truth, revealing the emptiness of thoughts.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/insighthour and get on your way to being your best selfThis time on Insight Hour, Joseph Goldstein discussesIntegrating the elements of both relative and ultimate truth in our livesThe natural compassion that emerges when we let go of self-identificationWhy our perception of reality isn't always reliable or accurateOur attachment to the pleasant and aversion to the unpleasant Considering if the mind can remain unafflicted while the body is sufferingShifting awareness from what we want to how the wanting mind feelsOur capability to train the mind in a way that leads to greater freedomLetting thoughts arise without interference or judgment Developing nonreactivity through seeing how quickly thoughts arise and passRealizing that the past and future are only constructs of the mindThis talk was originally published on Dharmaseed“Our only experience of the past and future is as a thought in the mind. This is tremendously liberating to see because most of us carry the concepts of the past and future as a huge burden in our lives. All the worries, anxieties, hopes, fears—all of those are arising because we're not seeing that they're just concepts.” –Joseph Goldstein See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We continue our series on Abandonment Terror and focus on Preoccupied People experience it. Try our free video resource "The Main Signs of Attachment Disturbance " and learn how to identify core attachment disturbances, move beyond the challenges and live a truly meaningful life. Get it now at mettagroup.org/start-hereMettagroup was founded by George Haas in 2003 and named the ‘Best Online Buddhist Meditation' by Los Angeles Magazine in 2011, Mettagroup uses Vipassana, or Insight meditation, as a way to help students live a meaningful life. Drawing from 2500-year-old Buddhist teachings and John Bowlby's Attachment Theory, the Mettagroup techniques serve as a model of how to connect with other people, and how to be completely yourself in relationships with others and with work.More info at mettagroup.org.
Enjoy a unique, Vipassana-inspired drawing meditation that will help you connect mindfulness with creative flow. Shift your focus to the act of drawing, using the sensory experience of the tool on paper, the movement of your hand, and the arising of thoughts and sensations as anchors for insight meditation. This simple exercise is perfect for artists, beginners, or anyone seeking stress relief and a deeper understanding of impermanence. It will help you cultivate non-judgmental awareness, find inner peace, and calm the anxiety that often accompanies creative work. New to Vipassana? This is an ancient Buddhist meditation technique focused on seeing reality as it truly is by cultivating continuous, non-judgmental awareness of the changing physical sensations and mental processes occurring in the present moment. I've added a twist here by incorporating a drawing exercise (instead of closed eyes).Written and narrated by Jayme Allen. You can watch the video that accompanies this meditation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_624tRk9N4o?si=P61YMVmHNEVEdtkERequest a Meditation Topic via Text Message!Find my art meditations and more on YouTube! Link to CREATE & MEDITATE WITH JAYME
V tejto epizóde NERUDACASTU som privítal Martina Lajpríka. Martin predstavuje svoju Nezvyčajnú terapiu, ktorá spája hypnózu, provokatívnu terapiu a meditačnú techniku Vipassana. Ako absolvent British Hypnosis Research and Training School a držiteľ kvalifikácie GQHP vysvetľuje, prečo múdre reči nestačia a ako hypnóza mení myslenie. Rozprávali sme sa o tajomstvách hypnoterapie, jej využití v každodennom živote, aj o tom, ako sme často nevedome hypnotizovaní vlastnými myšlienkami a okolím.
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What if the sanctuary you're looking for is one you build with your own two hands?In this episode, I sit with Michael Dellios, artist, builder, and co-founder of Sip Saunas. From growing up on job sites with his father to becoming a lifelong entrepreneur, Michael shares how following his curiosity led him from advertising to furniture-making to creating spaces that restore health, connection, and presence.We dive into sauna culture, rituals that quiet the mind, and why creating sacred spaces—whether it's a chair, a mug, or a sauna—can transform the way we live.This is a conversation about creativity, resilience, trusting your gut, and building not just structures, but experiences that last for generations.Timestamps:00:00 – Who is Michael Dellios? A beautifully imperfect human02:00 – The peace of building with your hands04:00 – Growing up with a builder father and learning artistry through design05:30 – The entrepreneurial journey: from grass-cutting to marketing to music to furniture07:00 – Feeling unfulfilled and searching for deeper meaning in work09:00 – The pivot: from psychotherapy dreams to building saunas11:00 – The first sauna project and the impact it had on community14:00 – Trusting your gut and finding clarity in silence18:00 – Building the first SIP sauna and commitment to sustainable materials22:00 – Saunas as ancestral sanctuaries: slowing down and reconnecting26:00 – Rituals with Lisa: breathwork, stretching, and sacred boundaries29:00 – Morning routines that rebaptize the mind daily31:00 – Handling anxiety, doubt, and the practice of dots forming a line36:00 – Practical advice for buying or building a sauna40:00 – The importance of testing saunas before investing42:00 – Creating sacred spaces beyond the sauna: chairs, mugs, and rituals44:00 – Vipassana, plant medicine, and new edges in mental fitness46:00 – The joy in everyday rituals and final reflections ****Release details for the NEW BOOK. Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show!Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!*A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️*Special props
On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Aanya explores how high performers can stop guessing about their health and start listening with precision. Guest Tata Rarin—the “world's only health detective”—blends engineering logic, energy work, and bioenergetic testing to translate body signals into clear action. We cover practical self-awareness tools (Vipassana basics, body scanning, breath focus, single-word anchors like “knowing”), how to use data without losing intuition, and why self-awareness is a performance tool—not a soft skill. If you're chasing goals and flirting with burnout, this episode shows how to turn awareness into a measurable advantage. About the Guest : Tata Rarin helps founders and high achievers decode health and performance by combining bioenergetic testing, digital muscle testing, and mindfulness practices (including 12+ years of Vipassana). Her approach turns subtle body cues into decisions that improve sleep, stress, focus, and strategic execution. Key Takeaways: Self-awareness is a performance lever—it improves choices, negotiations, and recovery, reducing avoidable mistakes. Start simple: choose a single anchor word (e.g., “knowing”), repeat for 10–20 seconds to re-center during busy days. Use breath awareness (anapanasati) and brief body scans to detect early signs of imbalance before they escalate. For beginners, body sensations are easier to observe than thoughts; build the skill daily in short reps. Pair metrics (sleep, HRV, activity trackers) with felt experience; numbers reveal blind spots high achievers often miss. Morning routine tip: listen to a short, positive audio before messages or meetings to set focus and reduce reactivity. Continuous observation creates choice under pressure—notice bias, adjust state, then act. Awareness practices support business outcomes: clearer thinking, fewer errors, better energy allocation. Reframe “listening” from passive to strategic—it's how you prevent burnout and sustain output. Build the habit: small, daily reps (>21 days) make self-awareness automatic in high-stakes moments. Medical Disclaimer:This conversation is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for diagnosis, treatment, or professional guidance from a qualified healthcare provider. Do not start, stop, or change any medication, diet, exercise, or supplement based on this episode without consulting your physician or licensed healthcare professional—especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking prescriptions.Any references to practices such as meditation, breathwork, bioenergetic/digital muscle testing, trackers, or apps reflect personal experiences and opinions; they do not replace evidence-based medical care. Healthy Mind, Healthy Life and Healthy Mind By Avik™ do not endorse specific products, services, or claims mentioned by guests. If you believe you may be experiencing a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately. How to Connect with the Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatararin Facebook Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty—storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.
What is this common phenomenon? How does each attachment strategy orient toward abandonment terror? How should you approach overcoming it, based on your attachment strategy? Try our free video resource "The Main Signs of Attachment Disturbance " and learn how to identify core attachment disturbances, move beyond the challenges and live a truly meaningful life. Get it now at mettagroup.org/start-hereMettagroup was founded by George Haas in 2003 and named the ‘Best Online Buddhist Meditation' by Los Angeles Magazine in 2011, Mettagroup uses Vipassana, or Insight meditation, as a way to help students live a meaningful life. Drawing from 2500-year-old Buddhist teachings and John Bowlby's Attachment Theory, the Mettagroup techniques serve as a model of how to connect with other people, and how to be completely yourself in relationships with others and with work.More info at mettagroup.org.
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George addresses how attachment styles shape how we relate to spiritual teachers, mentors, and even the “Self”—a nuanced look at attachment in dharma contexts.Try our free video resource "The Main Signs of Attachment Disturbance " and learn how to identify core attachment disturbances, move beyond the challenges and live a truly meaningful life. Get it now at mettagroup.org/start-hereMettagroup was founded by George Haas in 2003 and named the ‘Best Online Buddhist Meditation' by Los Angeles Magazine in 2011, Mettagroup uses Vipassana, or Insight meditation, as a way to help students live a meaningful life. Drawing from 2500-year-old Buddhist teachings and John Bowlby's Attachment Theory, the Mettagroup techniques serve as a model of how to connect with other people, and how to be completely yourself in relationships with others and with work.More info at mettagroup.org.
Buddhist teacher Gil Fronsdal explores the concept of the deathless and examines ways to experience life without clinging to impermanent things.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.In this episode of the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil discusses:What the Buddha said about attaining the deathlessSeeking after things that are eternal rather than prone to aging and impermanence Three forms of clinging/craving that lead us to suffering: beliefs, becoming, and sensual pleasureConsidering if there is a ‘you' beyond thoughtLetting go of our attachments to conceptsHow a fixation on ‘becoming somebody' prevents us from being Avoidance of the reality of suffering due to personal discomfort Developing mindfulness over time and having compassion for ourselves when we notice graspingThe timeless present and the end of separationAttentiveness as the path to the deathless The American notion of freedom versus the Eastern notion of liberationThe ultimate goal of Buddhism: to be open-handed, to have a mind without graspingAbout Gil Fronsdal:Gil Fronsdal is the co-teacher for the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California; he has been teaching since 1990. He has practiced Zen and Vipassana in the U.S. and Asia since 1975. He was a Theravada monk in Burma in 1985, and in 1989 began training with Jack Kornfield to be a Vipassana teacher. Gil teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center where he is part of its Teachers Council. Gil was ordained as a Soto Zen priest at the San Francisco Zen Center in 1982, and in 1995 received Dharma Transmission from Mel Weitsman, the abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center. He currently serves on the SF Zen Center Elders' Council. In 2011 he founded IMC's Insight Retreat Center. He is the author of The Issue at Hand, essays on mindfulness practice; A Monastery Within; a book on the five hindrances called Unhindered; and the translator of The Dhammapada, published by Shambhala Publications. You may listen to Gil's talks on Audio Dharma.This recording was originally published on Dharmaseed.org“The deathless is a synonym for Nirvana, for enlightenment, the great peace, the great happiness, for that which is unconditioned, the unborn, the ultimate security, the ultimate safety.” – Gil Fronsdal 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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In part 2 of this Q&A session, Joseph Goldstein explores how to reach equanimity through investigating our mental states, recognizing when to let go, and approaching suffering skillfully.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/insighthour and get on your way to being your best selfIn this episode, Joseph Goldstein offers his perspective on:Letting go of obsessive thoughts through insight and investigationHow the seven factors of enlightenment work together to support awakeningKnowing when to let go and when to investigate experiences for deeper wisdomStaying open to emotions while avoiding unskillful reactivitySocial activism on the Buddhist path and engaging with the world in a skillful wayFinding inner balance in the midst of turmoil, conflict, and sufferingMaintaining a deep historical perspective on the rise and fall of all civilizations Remembering how small our concerns are in the face of the stars and the vastness of all thingsHow equanimity enables us to be peaceful, to connect with suffering, and to offer compassion Considering if we can approach daily life with a motivation to help others and the worldGoing into the depths of non-self and allowing our life to be a representation of compassionate actionThis talk was recorded at Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center and distributed by Dharma Seed “In the midst of everything that's going on, to come back to some greater place of equanimity, one way is just a deep historical perspective on things. This stuff has been going on forever. It's not new to this time. It's just part of the long historical unfolding and is inevitable. It's not an aberration, this has been happening, always.” – Joseph GoldsteinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We focus on the complex and painful inner conflict of disorganized attachment—wanting closeness but fearing it—and how mindfulness can support regulation.Looking to dive deeper into your own attachment journey? Join our Meditation x Attachment Level One online course beginning on September 13th. Sign up at mettagroup.org/meditation-x-attachment-level-one .Try our free video resource "The Main Signs of Attachment Disturbance " and learn how to identify core attachment disturbances, move beyond the challenges and live a truly meaningful life. Get it now at mettagroup.org/start-hereMettagroup was founded by George Haas in 2003 and named the ‘Best Online Buddhist Meditation' by Los Angeles Magazine in 2011, Mettagroup uses Vipassana, or Insight meditation, as a way to help students live a meaningful life. Drawing from 2500-year-old Buddhist teachings and John Bowlby's Attachment Theory, the Mettagroup techniques serve as a model of how to connect with other people, and how to be completely yourself in relationships with others and with work.More info at mettagroup.org.
Episode #399: Insight Myanmar was very fortunate to conduct a series of interviews with Friedgard Lottermoser between 2023 and 2024, amounting to more than forty hours before she sadly passed away last year. Friedgard was one of the few non-Burmese who could speak about the experience of meditating extensively with Sayagyi U Ba Khin, life at the International Meditation Center (IMC), and what it was like to live in Burma at a crucial period of its modern history.In this episode, she explains how she survived the July 7, 1962 student massacre by chance, spending the weekend meditating at IMC instead of joining the demonstrations at Rangoon University. “After meditating for several hours, I heard a huge boom, like thunder,” she says. “I thought it was just the continuation of a long thunderstorm, but it was the military blowing up the Student Union building!”She also speaks about her stepfather's work with the German firm Fritz Werner, the state-owned company that helped establish Burma's arms industry in the late 1950s and licensed local production of G3 rifles. These weapons, which became standard issue for the Burmese army, were later turned against students in 1962 and again during the 1988 uprising. For Friedgard, this connection adds a painful irony to her memories, as the same rifles linked to her family's presence in Burma were used to silence the very voices of democracy she might have joined that day.Her reflections often circle back to meditation, which she saw as both refuge and compass. “Of course, I listened to what U Ba Khin said, but it was reinforced by my personal perception through the development of Vipassana meditation. That is why, actually, I followed it up in these early days.” For Friedgard, meditation was not just practice but the thread that allowed her to endure, make sense of, and carry forward the experiences of those turbulent years.
"We understand each other, and we are saying we share the same humanity." In this episode, Drew sits down just outside Shanghai with Rao Rao, Hoffman China teacher trainee, co-founder and CEO of the Hoffman China Center, and seasoned business leader. In June of 2024, life pushed Rao Rao in the direction of Hoffman. She'd been doing healing work after a series of events that caused her to turn inward. Already immersed in the world of Vipassana meditation when she came to the Process, she was determined to end her suffering and felt that would happen if she could get to the ego-less state. But at her Process, her teacher told her she needed to be messier. That she needed to let herself grow, to speak up for herself, to do what she wants rather than what she thinks she should do. This was the beginning of her big internal transformation. Listen in to hear the beautiful, embodied stories of this transformational shift, including a moment with a hawk while seated on Guardian Rock at the Petaluma retreat site. This is exciting news about the establishment of the first Hoffman Process center in China. Rao Rao describes why there is a great need for Hoffman in China at this time. She shares that we are all the same in our capacity to feel and be present in our hearts. More about Rao Rao: Rao Rao holds an M.Sc. in Management Research from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. She also holds master's and bachelor's degrees in Materials Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University. She is the co-founder and CEO of the Hoffman China Center and a Hoffman teacher trainee. She is a seasoned business leader with nearly two decades of experience in consulting, marketing, strategy, and operations across industries such as consumer goods, TMT, and internet ventures. Driven by her passion for human consciousness and organizational transformation, she transitioned from corporate leadership in 2022 to pursue this mission. Since April 2024, she has served as a consultant for Evolve Foundation Fund and has spearheaded the launch of the Hoffman Process in China. Rao Rao resides in Shanghai with her husband, Yuekui, their two daughters, Yaoyao and Nannan, and their golden hamster, Xiaobai. Listen on Apple Podcasts As mentioned in this episode: About Bo Shao: Bo Shao is a successful serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist. In 2018, he stepped away from all commercial activities to devote himself entirely to philanthropy. Bo invested his own money to start the Evolve Foundation. Evolve aims to increase the happiness of the entire society and raise the consciousness level of humanity. Hoffman teachers: Raz Ingrasci - Listen to Raz on the Hoffman Podcast: Husband, Father, Son Volker Krohn - Listen to Volker on the Hoffman Podcast: Re-Initiated Into the Family of Humanity Caroline Guan - General Manager for Evolve Institute in China More on the research done on the Hoffman Process Vipassana meditation and retreat Ego death "The way out is through." (From the Hoffman Process Integration Manual) Guardian Rock, photo by Drew Horning Guardian Rock Hoffman Process Retreat Center, Petaluma, California Guardian Rock can be accessed by following a hiking trail up one of the hills on the site. It overlooks a stunning valley. Petaluma's name originates from the Miwok village of Péta Lúuma, located on the banks of the Petaluma River. read more... Eagles in Petaluma, California - Bald Eagles and Golden Eagles.
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What we consider a 'bad' meditation session, e.g. the mind can't settle down and is struggling with strong emotions like anger, lust and anxiety, can be very useful to gain insight into our own character. Rather than being upset with ourselves thinking 'I can't really meditate'; or becoming frustrated and demotivated; we investigate the obstructions to gain insight and understanding into our own character and the working of our mind. Once we've identified them, we can apply wisdom and skilful means to overcome them, contemplating them to let go of them.WebsiteOur Spotify PlaylistsNewsletterDhammagiri Youtube ChannelPics#meditation #buddhistmeditation #insight #vipassana #wisdom #kilesa #defilements.
We unpack the shutdown, distance, and “flight” strategies avoidant people use—plus how to build safe emotional intimacy without overwhelm.Looking to dive deeper into your own attachment journey? Join our Meditation x Attachment Level One online course beginning on September 13th. Sign up at mettagroup.org/meditation-x-attachment-level-one .Try our free video resource "The Main Signs of Attachment Disturbance " and learn how to identify core attachment disturbances, move beyond the challenges and live a truly meaningful life. Get it now at mettagroup.org/start-hereMettagroup was founded by George Haas in 2003 and named the ‘Best Online Buddhist Meditation' by Los Angeles Magazine in 2011, Mettagroup uses Vipassana, or Insight meditation, as a way to help students live a meaningful life. Drawing from 2500-year-old Buddhist teachings and John Bowlby's Attachment Theory, the Mettagroup techniques serve as a model of how to connect with other people, and how to be completely yourself in relationships with others and with work.More info at mettagroup.org.
Familiarizing listeners with the five Buddhist hindrances, Trudy Goodman suggests a compassionate return to mindfulness of the senses.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.In this episode, Trudy Goodman outlines:The 5 Buddhist hindrances: desire, aversion, sloth and torpor, restlessness/worry, and doubtRemembering that being affected by the hindrances is not a mistake or our fault, but instead is an opportunity to practice mindfulnessHow craving pulls us out of the present moment and how our senses can ground us back into awarenessReflecting on the feeling of wanting something, and whether our desires truly align with our core valuesThe four kinds of suffering, most of which we have all experiencedUnderstanding that aversion is not inherently ‘bad' and how it can be a kindness to turn away from something that causes us painShifting our attention away from hostility and turning towards curiosity about our emotionsPracticing walking meditation as a remedy to sloth and torpor Getting to the root of our restlessness and discovering what we are trying to change about the present moment How, beneath the paralysis of doubt and inner cynicism, there is often a lack of inner confidence Living our lives fully, not wasting a moment, and being completely present as often as we can “We each have our favorites of the hindrances, but again, these are not mistakes, these are not your fault, they're part of the practice. When the mind gets lost in them, the doorway back to being present is through coming to our senses. What we see here, taste, feel, in this particular moment of our life. We know this is actually the only real moment of our life.” – Trudy GoodmanAbout Trudy Goodman:Trudy is a Vipassana teacher in the Theravada lineage and the Founding Teacher of InsightLA. For 25 years, in Cambridge, MA, Trudy practiced mindfulness-based psychotherapy with children, teenagers, couples and individuals. Trudy conducts retreats, engages in activism work, and teaches workshops worldwide and online. She is also the voice of Trudy the Love Barbarian in the Netflix series, The Midnight Gospel. You can learn more about Trudy's flourishing array of wonderful offerings at TrudyGoodman.comAversion is also here to protect us from things that are painful in this life, the problem is that aversion doesn't understand what true protection is. True protection comes from understanding that we can meet our suffering, that we have strong enough mindfulness and strong enough ability to be present, that we can hold it, that we can meet it, that it isn't going to flood us, overwhelm us, and destroy us, which is often the fear.” – Trudy GoodmanThis recording was originally published on Dharmaseed.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In part 1 of this Q&A session, Joseph Goldstein gives Buddhist-flavored insight on accepting impermanence, developing our practice, and loving selflessly.In this episode, Joseph Goldstein offers his perspective on:The path from accepting impermanence to happinessLetting go of clinging and becoming attuned to the truth of changeThe stages we go through in Vipassana meditation practice Understanding meditation experiences—why difficult moments don't mean a “bad” practiceHow developing a regular practice helps us approach life more equanimously Feeling the whole mind-body process within practice and how this helps us let go of our sense of self Walking meditation as an effective tool for immediate selflessnessThe challenge of engaging with the world without getting lost in itSeeing the clear possibility of loving without attachment and with pure generosity of the heart“On a conceptual level, being afraid of impermanence is like being afraid of gravity. It's the way things are. The more we can see that and open to it, we get over that conditioned fear and we're just in the experience and the acceptance of the flow. It's actually quite easeful.” – Joseph GoldsteinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
George explores the fine line between healthy interdependence and codependency, especially for anxious types seeking closeness and discusses how codependency emerges. Looking to dive deeper into your own attachment journey? Join our Meditation x Attachment Level One online course beginning on September 13th. Sign up at mettagroup.org/meditation-x-attachment-level-one .Try our free video resource "The Main Signs of Attachment Disturbance " and learn how to identify core attachment disturbances, move beyond the challenges and live a truly meaningful life. Get it now at mettagroup.org/start-hereMettagroup was founded by George Haas in 2003 and named the ‘Best Online Buddhist Meditation' by Los Angeles Magazine in 2011, Mettagroup uses Vipassana, or Insight meditation, as a way to help students live a meaningful life. Drawing from 2500-year-old Buddhist teachings and John Bowlby's Attachment Theory, the Mettagroup techniques serve as a model of how to connect with other people, and how to be completely yourself in relationships with others and with work.More info at mettagroup.org.
Reminding listeners that they can be fully supported and guided by the Dharma, Gil Fronsdal discusses the Buddhist concept of taking refuge.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.In this episode of the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil describes:The significance of going for refuge within the Buddhist tradition How taking refuge can radically reshape your life and reorient your heart towards truth and freedomAnalyzing our consciousness and what it is concerned with Taking refuge in the right things (those which can be be depended on for safety, peace, support)Bringing 100% of yourself along to the refuge without holding backWhy some people resist the concept of going for refugeMaking the intentional, willful choice to live a life aligned with truth and awakeningTrusting in the Dharma, surrendering, and knowing that it will always support youThe wise story of a monk who always maintained an attitude of trust and positivity, to his own downfall Taking refuge within ourselves and becoming independent within the Dharma rather than depending on other people The essence of the Dharma: committing to a life that doesn't cause harm Taking refuge in the potential for awakening and freedom that we all haveFinding refuge within the sangha, aka, our spiritual community Offering refuge to others and ensuring that we are a source of peace for the world around us“For me a very important aspect of this whole refuge thing is offering refuge to others, being someone that people can take refuge in, or being in the world in such a way that the world feels safe with you, supported by you, that the world has nothing to fear from you. Not just going for refuge or taking refuge, but offering refuge in return.” – Gil Fronsdal About Gil Fronsdal:Gil Fronsdal is the co-teacher for the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California; he has been teaching since 1990. He has practiced Zen and Vipassana in the U.S. and Asia since 1975. He was a Theravada monk in Burma in 1985, and in 1989 began training with Jack Kornfield to be a Vipassana teacher. Gil teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center where he is part of its Teachers Council. Gil was ordained as a Soto Zen priest at the San Francisco Zen Center in 1982, and in 1995 received Dharma Transmission from Mel Weitsman, the abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center. He currently serves on the SF Zen Center Elders' Council. In 2011 he founded IMC's Insight Retreat Center. He is the author of The Issue at Hand, essays on mindfulness practice; A Monastery Within; a book on the five hindrances called Unhindered; and the translator of The Dhammapada, published by Shambhala Publications. You may listen to Gil's talks on Audio Dharma.This recording was originally published on Dharmaseed.org "To take refuge is to be interested in shaping consciousness in a very different way, shaping our heart in a very different way, so that our heart, our mind, is depending on something that is worth depending on. Depending on something which can provide a stable peace. Depending on something which is dependable. Depending on something that can protect us, support us, inspire us, and even liberate us.” – Gil Fronsdal See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today we're joined by Jason Bowman, a San Francisco–based teacher and one of the leads behind the Castro Room. Bradshaw kicks things off with some banter about Jason's Instagram and dating life before the conversation dives into practice itself: meditation, Vipassana, Buddhism, and the layers of distraction, avoidance, and discomfort that surface along the way. Jason shares a formative teaching moment that shaped his approach, sparking reflections on the line between treating people as clients versus students, and the balance of being “nice” versus “strict,” especially given the gendered double standards women teachers often face.From there, they explore how teaching shifts with class size, the deep trust students offer when they “hand over the marionette strings” of their bodies, and the importance of community that comes from staying rooted in one place. The discussion broadens to the paradoxes of modern yoga: the irony of turning hobbies into identities, CorePower as a “gateway yoga drug,” and how marketing promises can cheapen a practice that speaks for itself. They trace the origins of Castro Rooms and the community it has built, while also touching on Jason's personal life, writing, psychedelics, and the moments Bradshaw nudges him into sharing about his trauma.Amidst the big themes, there are plenty of lighter stories about lavender towel drama, slammed doors, inappropriate DMs, and the unforgettable moment Jason spotted an old party friend walking into class.Find Jason Bowman Online or IRL:Web: https://www.jasonarthurbowman.com/Ig: @_jasonbowmSubstack: https://jasonbowman.substack.com/Studio: https://www.castroroom.com/
What if everything that triggers you is actually pointing toward your greatest transformation? In this groundbreaking episode, Raj reveals why traditional therapy often keeps people stuck—and shares the research-backed framework that's helped thousands break free from chronic stress patterns.As co-founder of Liber8 and creator of 400+ podcast episodes exploring human potential, Raj brings a unique perspective forged through years of studying psychedelics, Vipassana, and transformative protocols. Through Liber8, he's analyzed hundreds of thousands of data points and discovered something profound: true healing isn't about managing symptoms—it's about developing unshakeable resilience across five crucial areas of life.In this episode, Raj shares the framework that's helped thousands move from chronic stress to authentic living, proving that your triggers aren't your enemy—they're breadcrumbs leading you home.What You'll Discover:• Why your biggest triggers are actually treasure maps to wholeness (and how to read them) • The shocking difference between inner work and therapy that no one talks about • Which of the 5 types of resilience you're strongest in—and which is secretly sabotaging your progress • Why spiritually advanced people still manifest illness (and what they're missing) • How chronic stress operates as a "complex web" that mental health alone can't solve • The one awareness skill that makes you immune to life's curveballs • Why living out of alignment creates more stress than any external circumstance • The exact assessment process that reveals your biggest growth opportunity in 30 minutesReady to transform your relationship with struggle? Your triggers aren't your enemy—they're breadcrumbs leading you home to your most resilient, authentic self. Listen to this episode to discover how to turn your greatest challenges into your most powerful tools for transformation and learn the exact framework that's helped thousands break free from chronic stress patterns.If you're interested in actually learning more about where you are on your inner journey, take Liber8's brand new Resilience Assessment at https://liber8.health/resiliency-assessment/. Use code SG15 for 15% off and get a personalized consultation to map your path forward across all 5 pillars of resilience.Connect with Raj:Assessment: liber8.health/assessmentNewsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/Instagram: @raj_janaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_janaLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author, Sharon Salzberg offers a talk on The Power of Loving Kindness. This episode was recorded Saturday, August 9th at an online fundraiser for Wild Heart Meditation Center. Enjoy!***Get Your Mind Right: A Young People's Retreat on the Four Great Efforts with Mikey Livid and Rachael Tanner-Smith Nov. 13th-16th: https://southerndharma.org/retreat-schedule/1522/get-your-mind-right-a-young-peoples-retreat-on-the-four-great-efforts/ 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
Renowned meditation teacher, Joseph Goldstein, shares timeless insights on the mind, suffering, and the heart of why we meditate.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/insighthour and get on your way to being your best selfIn this episode, Joseph Goldstein offers his perspective on:The many reasons why we meditateHow we all filter our experiences through our own particular conditioning and background Unpacking the Dhammapada's teaching: “Mind is the forerunner of all actions”Using meditation to understand the patterns and nature of our own mindsStrengthening mental stability and inner resilience through practiceCultivating present-moment awareness instead of being swept away by emotionsConsidering what qualities of heart and mind are being cultivated in all that we doA powerful reminder: Don't waste your suffering—transform pain into wisdomDeepening insight into the impermanent nature of all experiencesThe difference between attachment and commitment The Buddhist concept of nonself and freeing our minds from identificationThis recording from Spirit Rock's April 2025 Insight Meditation retreat was originally published on Dharmaseed.“We meditate to come out of confusion, to come out of all our habitual reactions into a space of greater wisdom, of greater clarity. We begin to see much more clearly what actually is going on in our experience rather than being lost in it. We begin to see what it is that's shaping our lives.” – Joseph GoldsteinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.