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Back to SearchEpisode 116: A Greater World
[This episode originally aired on April 11, 2023] An important transition point on the Buddhist path occurs between the foundational stage, where we…
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Episode 115: Curveballs
[This episode originally aired on April 4, 2023] Meditation practice doesn’t happen in a vacuum; it happens in the context of our life, and our lif…
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Episode 114: The Odd Couple: Joy and Doubt
[This episode originally aired on March 28, 2023] Buddhism’s emphasis on facing the reality of suffering could lead to the perception that the Budd…
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Episode 113: Comfort Isn’t Everything
[This episode originally aired on March 21, 2023] The teachings of the Buddha are often divided into three components: intelligence or discriminatin…
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Episode 112: Vigilance
[This episode originally aired on March 14, 2023] The great teacher Shantideva emphasized the importance of vigilance, of protecting our minds • a…
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Episode 111: Don’t Know Mind
[This episode originally aired on March 7, 2023] It may seem odd to talk about the benefits of “don't know mind” in a tradition that places such va…
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Episode 110: Essential Reminders
[This episode originally aired on February 28, 2023] The Buddhist path includes many methods for reminding us to wake up — from our blurriness, our …
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Episode 109: Acknowledging Harm
[This episode originally aired on February 21, 2023] Is there a way to make a sane relationship with our bad deeds and our regrets? • it's not ea…
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Episode 108: Heart of Hearts
[This episode originally aired on February 14, 2023] Images of the Buddha sitting in meditation posture give the impression that the buddhist path i…
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Episode 107: The Five Elements
[This episode originally aired on February 7, 2023] Early Buddhist meditators spent quite a lot of time alone in retreat in remote, rugged areas • …
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