Secular Buddhism

Exploring the concept of skillful effort in Buddhism and its application in life. Discussing challenges and reflections in learning to fly. Emphasizing the balance between effort and rest for effective learning. Finding the skillful amount of effort in meditation and life. Importance of mindfulness and intention in our efforts.

ANNOUNCEMENT...I’m excited to present a new online workshop called "Mindfulness for Everyday Life" available exclusively through Himalaya Learning.Himalaya Learning is a new educational audio platform specializing in audio courses that focus on lifelong learning, business, personal development, and more, featuring courses from some of the world’s greatest minds like Tim Ferriss, Malcolm Gladwell, Elon Musk. You can listen to my full workshop series by visiting www.himalaya.com/mindfulness and entering the code MINDFULNESS for a free 14-day trial.Whether you’re looking for more peace in the workplace or at home, or even just greater peace within the confines of your own mind, mindfulness practice is where it all starts. In this 20-part series, I will present several key concepts, ideas, guided meditations, and exercises centered around mindfulness that will help you to understand how and why this ancient practice can be so useful in our day to day lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I recently had the opportunity of interviewing Dr Sarah Shaw about her new book "Mindfulness: Where it comes from and what it means". I hope you enjoy the conversation. To learn more about her book, visit: https://www.shambhala.com/buddhist-mindfulness.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast discusses the Buddhist story of Sticky Hair Monster and the battle against our own thoughts and emotions. It explores the concept of Mu in Buddhism, challenges expectations and preconceptions, and shares an old Buddhist tale about fear and attachment. The speaker also discusses the concept of self in Buddhism using the metaphor of a sticky hair monster.

Explore the concept of nothingness and the beauty of nothing in this podcast. Discover the idea of every day being a good day and the concept of hope in Buddhism. Question the ambiguity of good and bad days and the value of perception. Embrace the power of acceptance and hopelessness in Buddhism to take more skillful actions. Stay tuned for the discussion of the Zen koan Joe Shoe's Mu in the next episode.

The podcast explores the interdependence of things and the beauty of living intentionally. It delves into the profound teachings of the Mountains and Rivers Sutra, discussing the practice of meditation and enlightenment. The correlation between rain, actions, thoughts, and personal freedom is examined. The deeper connections and meanings of mountains and rivers in relation to Buddhist teachings are explored, emphasizing the importance of seeing beyond the surface.

In this podcast, the host discusses the concept of mental weather patterns and correlates them with understanding their own mind. They explore the tendency to make assumptions based on limited information and the discomfort of not knowing all the details. The importance of being aware of weather conditions in decision-making is highlighted through personal experiences in paragliding. The speaker emphasizes the need to navigate emotional storms and difficult discussions skillfully. They reflect on the concept of finding refuge during a storm and invite listeners to support their work.

The podcast discusses the idea of emotional enlightenment and the importance of giving all emotions a sense of equanimity. It explores topics such as imposing interpretations on events, the concept of thought migration, reflections on flying and perspective, memories of a childhood neighborhood, and embracing impermanence through the example of a changing neighborhood.

In this podcast episode, I will share five daily life guidelines that have been beneficial for me in my personal practice. They are: consume mindfully, practice loving kindness, practice gratitude, discover wisdom, and accept constant change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast episode, I will discuss the koan about the great meaning of the Buddha's teaching. I will also discuss some thoughts about the Buddhist approach of theism vs non-theism and how leaves us with nowhere to hide and nothing to hold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.