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Back to SearchEpisode 119: Enlightened Genes 3
Today we are exploring four traditional methods or practices we can use to awaken our enlightened genes • the first method is cultivating loving ki…
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Episode 118: Enlightened Genes 2
In this episode we will be looking at the obstacles we might encounter in trying to awaken our enlightened genes, as well as situations that support …
3 years, 1 month ago
Episode 117: Enlightened Genes 1
Buddhists are always talking about awakening, but what does that actually mean? • Trungpa Rinpoche taught that what is being awakened are our "enli…
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Episode 116: A Greater World
An important transition point on the Buddhist path occurs between the foundational stage, where we focus on our own development, and the mahayana tra…
3 years, 2 months ago
Episode 115: Curveballs
Meditation practice doesn’t happen in a vacuum; it happens in the context of our life, and our life situations can vary tremendously • in extreme s…
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Episode 114: The Odd Couple: Joy and Doubt
Buddhism’s emphasis on facing the reality of suffering could lead to the perception that the Buddhist path is only focused on what's wrong; but the B…
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Episode 113: Comfort Isn’t Everything
The teachings of the Buddha are often divided into three components: intelligence or discriminating awareness; discipline; and meditation • there c…
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Episode 112: Vigilance
The great teacher Shantideva emphasized the importance of vigilance, of protecting our minds • at the same time, tremendous emphasis is placed on m…
3 years, 3 months ago
Episode 111: Don’t Know Mind
It may seem odd to talk about the benefits of “don't know mind” in a tradition that places such value on learning and on study • it also may seem o…
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Episode 110: Essential Reminders
The Buddhist path includes many methods for reminding us to wake up — from our blurriness, our sleepiness, and the busyness and distractedness of lif…
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