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Season 1 Episode 14
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In this episode, I take a deep dive into a topic that a lot of people (myself included) find confusing; what does it mean to be egole…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Four Noble Truths of Love
Season 1 Episode 13
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In this episode, I share my personal adaptation of Buddhist principles for relationships, "The Four Noble Truths of Love." Drawing fr…
1 year, 2 months ago
Buddhist Cosmology: The Six Realms of Being
Season 1 Episode 12
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Which one are you in right now?
In this episode, I explore the six realms of Buddhist cosmology which can be understood as both litera…
1 year, 2 months ago
Meditation, Rage, and Other Strong Emotions
Season 1 Episode 11
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Why do we turn to meditation when things fall apart—and what are we really supposed to do with all these overwhelming emotions?
In th…
1 year, 2 months ago
Why You’re Not Meditating Consistently (and What to Do About It)
Season 1 Episode 10
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In this episode, Susan reflects on one of the most common meditation struggles: staying consistent. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why can…
1 year, 2 months ago
True Compassion or Idiot Compassion?
Season 1 Episode 9
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In Buddhism (as in most wisdom traditions), compassion is central—but it’s often misunderstood. It’s not about being nice, it’s about…
1 year, 2 months ago
Who Can You Trust in the Spiritual World?
Season 1 Episode 8
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Trusting a spiritual teacher is one of the most important—and complex—decisions on the path. This talk explores three personal experi…
1 year, 3 months ago
Inexplicable Joy: Emptiness, Compassion, and the Heart Sutra, Part 2
Season 1 Episode 7
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In the previous episode, we discuss a teaching that is central throughout the Buddhist world: the Prajnaparamita sutra, also known as…
1 year, 3 months ago
Inexplicable Joy: Emptiness, Compassion, and the Heart Sutra, Part 1
Season 1 Episode 6
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In this episode, we discuss a teaching that is central throughout the Buddhist world: the Prajnaparamita sutra, also known as The Hea…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Four Noble Truths and the Middle Way: Foundations of the Journey
Season 1 Episode 5
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The Buddha’s Early Life & Awakening
Siddhartha was a protected prince, shielded from suffering by his father.
He encountered old age, s…
1 year, 3 months ago