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Turning Towards the Truth
Episode 23
Dave Smith talks about what it means to turn towards the parts of ourselves that we ordinarily avoid. He talks about how, as we begin to open ourselv…
10 years ago
Awakening
Episode 22
Dave Smith leads a retreat at New Life Foundation and speaks on the topic of "Awakening". Where does the Buddhist path lead, and what is the process …
10 years ago
Appreciation
Episode 20
Andrew discusses the human tendency towards self-harshness and self-improvement, and how this "negativity bias" of the mind gets in the way of findin…
10 years ago
Sexuality & Intimacy
Episode 21
Do we consider SEX a part of our spiritual practice? Andrew discusses the importance of including sexuality & intimacy as a part of our spiritual pat…
10 years ago
Separation and Social Suffering
Episode 19
For tonight's group, Andrew opens up dialogue surrounding separateness and suffering. He discusses how our deepest insecurities and fears, combined w…
10 years, 1 month ago
Samadhi
Episode 18
Andrew discusses the role of samadhi (i.e. concentration or "collectedness of awareness") in mindfulness practice. He discusses how the meditator can…
10 years, 1 month ago
ATS Santa Monica: The Power of Perception
Episode 17
Andrew speaks at the Against the Stream center in Santa Monica and discusses the "Power of Perception" and the role of perception in awakening. Andre…
10 years, 1 month ago
Andrew Speaks at Alameda Sangha
Episode 16
Andrew offered this talk at Alameda Sangha in Oakland, CA. He discusses the Buddha's teaching, "The Noble Quest," highlighting the Buddha's discussi…
10 years, 2 months ago
ATS Oakland: Wisdom & Compassion
Episode 15
Andrew visits Against the Stream in Oakland and offers a talk on the "two wings" of Buddhist practice, wisdom and compassion. Andrew offers the pract…
10 years, 2 months ago
Dave Smith & Andrew Chapman at ATS Nashville
Episode 14
Dave Smith is in town at Against the Stream Nashville! Andrew and Dave share personal experience with confronting life's ups and downs on the path an…
10 years, 3 months ago