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Training the Heart: Appreciation for Self & Others
Episode 31
On the fifth night of Against the Stream's annual Fall retreat, Andrew discusses the role of non-attached appreciation and sympathetic joy on the pat…
10 years, 1 month ago
Awakening: The Purification of Karma
Episode 30
Andrew describes the process of awakening as an action, as a behavior, rather than a destination. He discusses the role of purifying one's karma as a…
10 years, 1 month ago
Equanimity
Episode 29
Andrew details the importance of the development of equanimity in Buddhist practice. He offers a definition, description, and practical application o…
10 years, 2 months ago
Liberation Through Non-Clinging
Episode 28
Andrew discusses the path of freedom outlined by the Buddha: Liberation through non-clinging. He discusses how the relational practice of mindfulness…
10 years, 2 months ago
The Faith to Let Go
Episode 27
Leading retreat at New Life Foundation in Thailand, Dave Smith discusses the role of "faith" as a means of letting go. He demystifies our cultural st…
10 years, 2 months ago
Insight Meditation
Episode 26
Andrew discusses how mindfulness practice lays the groundwork for cultivating insight on the path to awakening. He details 4 applications of mindfuln…
10 years, 2 months ago
Taking Refuge
Episode 25
Andrew discusses the role of commitment, faith, and devotion on the path of awakening. He discusses the traditional Buddhist practice of taking refug…
10 years, 2 months ago
Understanding the Cause of Suffering
Episode 24
On day three of retreat at New Life Foundation, Dave Smith talks about addressing the causes and conditions of our suffering. He describes how develo…
10 years, 3 months ago
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, 3 months 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, 3 months ago