Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life
The Buddhist tradition began over 2,500 years ago, and its roots are even older. Over the centuries, countless people have benefited from these teachings. But are the beliefs and practices of Buddhism still relevant? Absolutely! If anything, we need this wisdom more now than ever as our world speeds up.
In this podcast you'll find guided meditations, teachings on the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and some stuff just for fun.
For a deeper dive on the Four Noble Truths, click here: http://bit.ly/Bddhist4NTs
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 127
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Live teachings this spring (come say hi!) with free and paid options
New year, new you? Come get support and connect with fellow seekers at these live online events!
Impermanence and buddha nature with my lamas (and sometimes me) at Dawn Mountain's virtual temple: htt…
My New Year intention: what I want to be "basic" at!
We've probably all wished we had more time for spiritual practice, and you might have made a resolution to meditate (or journal, pray, etc.) more this year.
But what do we have to give up to make …
Guided meditation: renewal in a sacred pool
This meditation uses the imagery of descending into a sacred pool inside a sacred cave to offer an opportunity for renewal: letting the ego self dissolve to light, then emerging again and deciding wh…
Winter Solstice and the wisdom of darkness
Reincarnation, karma, ancestral spirits, and regression therapy with Dent Gitchell
My friend Dent Gitchell, PhD, an educator, author, and meditation teacher in Arkansas, joins me today to bring a different perspective on reincarnation cases. After a childhood of being open to the u…
The power of rest: the Sabbath, retreat, and rejuvenation with Jake Loveland
I first met my guest today, Jake Loveland, when we recorded an interview for his podcast, Tenaciously Human, about the connections between Buddhism and success in life. (You can find that episode her…
Psychedelics, the Grateful Dead, and Buddhism with Dent Gitchell
Hi, friends, I’m excited to introduce you to Dr. Dent Gitchell, an educator, author, and meditation teacher – a guy with a lot of credentials and a lot of expertise. But what I recently learned about…
Types of Buddhism: Vajrayana
If you've heard of the three types of Buddhism (Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana), you might wonder: What are the origins of Vajrayana Buddhism? How is it similar to and different from Mahayana and…
Luminous Darkness: Buddhist teacher Deborah Eden Tull on rest, receptivity, and not knowing
We’ve all heard of “enlightenment” in the context of spiritual practices like Buddhism. But in this episode, my colleague Deborah Eden Tull walks us through the equally important practice of “endarke…
Psychedelics and the death process: Pam Stockton
Y'all, get ready to meet a good friend and dharma sister of mine, Pam Stockton, as we discuss psychedelics and how they can be helpful on the spiritual path—in the right context, with the right prepa…
The spirituality of personal finance with Emily Anchia
Y'all, I'm so happy to share a conversation I had with Emily Anchia, the Digital Manager at my home sangha, Dawn Mountain. Her degree is in personal finance, so we talked money stuff, and she comes a…
Intuitive wisdom: Moriah Williams
Hello, friends, and welcome to this interview with Moriah Williams, who's going to share with us some of their wisdom about the world we can see and how it connects to the unseen. If you've ever felt…
The generosity of the bodhisattva
A bodhisattva is one who has vowed to train to become fully awakened (enlightened) in order to benefit all beings. This spiritual aspiration has inspired countless people to devote their lives to dev…
My new favorite intro to Buddhism course: Dr. Kate Hartmann and Buddhist Studies Online
Hello, friends. If you're interested in the basics of Buddhism and want a fun introduction to the history, beliefs, and practices of the various Buddhist lineages, I have a great new learning platfor…
How to practice Tibetan Buddhism (how beginners can start)
If you’ve ever wondered how to “get serious” about practicing Tibetan Buddhism, you might be relieved to know that you don’t have to become a monk or nun, and you don’t have to spend the rest of your…
Awakening the heart-mind of the spiritual hero: the bodhisattva, bodhichitta, and the Bodhicaryavatara
A bodhisattva is one who has vowed to train to become fully awakened (enlightened) in order to benefit all beings. This spiritual aspiration has inspired countless people to devote their lives to dev…
Short meditation practice for someone who's recently died
The previous episode was a live talk I offered on Insight Timer with some ideas for doing meditation practice for those who have died. Here's the guided meditation from the end of that talk so you ca…
How to practice for someone who's died (live talk and practice)
If you've lost a friend or loved one recently -- or just want to offer some practice to help folks you hear about on the news who've recently passed -- here are a few simple suggestions, plus a littl…
How to pray for someone who passed away (Buddhism)
If you know someone who’s recently died (or want to help the people we all hear about on the news every day who die of COVID, in wars, or in gun violence), here’s an explanation and a short practice.
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