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.
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 127
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Types of Buddhism // Overview of Buddhist history
If you've ever wondered how the different types of Buddhism developed -- like Zen, Tibetan, Theravada, Pure Land, etc. -- and what their basic similarities are, this video will walk you through an ov…
What happens when we die? Buddhism's answer
What happens when we die? It's one of the biggest mysteries of human life, and all spiritual traditions offer an answer. But Tibetan Buddhism has incredibly extensive teachings about the death and re…
Green Tara introduction and mantra meditation
Green Tara's mantra (OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA) is famous and beloved in Tibet and elsewhere. In this short teaching and meditation practice, I'll give a brief introduction to Tara, and then (about m…
Bodhichitta: The heart of Mahayana Buddhism
If you're interested in the teachings of Mahayana Buddhism, you've surely heard the term "bodhichitta." It's supposed to be the aspiration behind all of our dharma practice -- but what does it actual…
What is karma? Ask a Buddhist
Karma is one of the most important teachings of Buddhism, but it's often misunderstood! Let's talk about what karma is (actions and their results), how mindfulness practice can help us create good ka…
Buddhism's Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha
In Buddhism, the Three Jewels are the Buddha (the one who shows us the way to awakening), the Dharma (the teachings that wake us up), and the Sangha (our guides and friends on the path to awakening).…
Meditation retreat as a way to deepen spiritual practice
Meditation retreats are a wonderful way to deepen your practice -- so in this video I'll share what retreat is, how you can do retreat, and the benefits this kind of practice brings. Whether you're …
Mantras in Tibetan Buddhism: what they are and how to use them in meditation
In Tibetan Buddhism, mantras are sacred syllables that evoke the energy of a buddha. We say them to wake that divine energy up in ourselves. Mantras are intended to protect the mind from falling asl…
Emptiness and buddha nature (from Insight Timer live talk)
Emptiness and buddha nature might sound like two different topics, but actually they're deeply interconnected, and both are vital to Mahayana Buddhism. "Emptiness" means that everything we experienc…
The "dukkhometer" -- noticing what causes unease
Dukkha is an important word in Buddhism. It can mean anything from subtle unease -- thinking life could somehow be better -- to outright suffering. In this guided meditation, we'll notice what brings…
Buddhism's Fourth Noble Truth: The path to freedom
Buddhism’s Fourth Noble Truth contains the entire Buddhist path to awakening (enlightenment). It states that there’s a path from unawakened existence, in which we’re always subject to dissatisfaction…
Meditating on impermanence via the breath
The Buddhist tradition teaches that everything is impermanent, but what does that mean? With this simple meditation, we'll pay attention to the flow of the breath, its pauses and its unceasing dynami…
Pebble drops down: Guided imagery meditation for focus
In this guided meditation, we'll imagine a luminous pebble dropping down through the ocean until it comes to rest at the bottom. In the process, we focus the mind and drop it deeper into the body. If…
Space meditation
We often focus on the objects of mind -- thoughts, sensations, feelings, etc. -- without noticing the mind itself. In this guided meditation, we'll settle the mind and then shift our focus to the spa…
Guided meditation: Is this me?
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Following classic B…
Buddhism's third Noble Truth: awakening to our true nature
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The third Noble Truth presents the goal of Buddhist practice and…
Buddhism's Second Noble Truth: The cause of human unhappiness
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In the first Noble Truth (see previous episode), the Buddha desc…
Buddhism's first Noble Truth: unsatisfactoriness of unawakened life
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The first of the Four Noble Truths is the one most people think …
Intro to Buddhism's Four Noble Truths
These teachings are the foundations of Buddhist beliefs around the world, and in this episode you'll hear the story behind the Four Noble Truths: of the Buddha's spiritual quest for enlightenment. Th…
Zima warrior meditation on the Space
This meditation is for fans of the improvised comedy sci-fi podcast Mission to Zyxx, in which there are Jedi-like "mystical warriors" called the Zima knights. But the Zimas are more like stoner hippi…