Podcast Episodes

Just Relax | Dean #1 | 5.3.22

Episode 1079

Dean and Dhammarato talk about investigating tension in the body and learning to relax, misconceptions about the jhānas, the impact of Bhikkhu Buddha…

4 years, 1 month ago

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Right Effort: Just Let Go | The Sangha UK #47 | 5.1.22

Episode 1078

The Sangha discuss right effort, stream entry, Dark Night of the Soul, and the seven knowledges of the sotāpan. #darknightofthesoul #enlightenment #e…

4 years, 1 month ago

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Being Satisfied | David Ma #1 | 5.1.22

Episode 1077

David and Dhammarato discuss the four noble truths and the noble eightfold path: right unification of mind with its supports and features. #nobleeigh…

4 years, 1 month ago

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Using Anchors | Laurent #5 | 4.30.22

Episode 1076

Laurent and Dhammarato talk about taking practice off the cushion by using anchors such as hand movements and body postures. #satipatthana #mindfulne…

4 years, 1 month ago

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Anticipation & Right Attitude | The Sangha US #35 | 4.29.22

Episode 1075

The Sangha discuss maintaining right attitude (samma sankappa) in a society that promotes anticipation, relaxing the body by knowing the body, and wa…

4 years, 1 month ago

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Educating Dhamma Teachers (The Open Sangha Foundation) | Parker, Dad | 4.28.22

Episode 1074

Paker, Chris, and Dhammarato talk about aspects of Western Buddhism that create a need for an organisationa like the Open Dhamma Foundation. #opensan…

4 years, 1 month ago

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Pain, Investigation, & Change | Karl #2 | 4.25.22

Episode 1073

Karl and Dhammarato talk about pain as an opportunity for investigation and change. #pain #beinginthemoment #mindfulnessofbreathing 

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4 years, 1 month ago

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Marijuana Musings & Wisdom vs. Rules | The Sangha UK #46 | 4.24.22

Episode 1072

The Sangha talk about the history, politics, and significance for practice of marijuana use, leading to a discussion of the precepts, vinaya, and the…

4 years, 2 months ago

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Staying Awake | The Sangha US #34 | 4.23.22

Episode 1071

The Sangha discuss the value of Sangha and change of lineage, knowledge and vision of what is and what is not the path, maintaining practice in every…

4 years, 2 months ago

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Stop the Fight | Danny V #1 | 4.23.22

Episode 1070

Danny and Dhammarato discuss the practice of ānāpānasati (mindfulness of breathing) by analogy to music and sports commentary to appreciate that it’s…

4 years, 2 months ago

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