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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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 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, 4 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, 6 months ago
Mindfulness of the 4 Truths
Episode 13
Andrew discusses contemplating the Buddha's core teaching--the 4 Noble Truths--as a means for awakening.
WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKEN HEARTED? New Year…
10 years, 6 months ago
The Five Aggregates
Episode 12
Andrew continues his discussion of the 4th Foundation of Mindfulness contemplations, focusing on the Five Aggregates. He discusses how, as sensitive …
10 years, 6 months ago