Meditation in the City: A Shambhala Podcast

Life is fundamentally unpredictable. Unexpected changes can be a major source of anxiety, stress, fear, frustration and suffering. How can we learn to perceive uncertainty with a confident and open mind? Meditation In The City is the Shambhala Meditation Center of New York’s very own podcast! Email us at podcast@shambhalanyc.org. If you enjoyed this podcast episode, … Continue → The post Vegan Aharonian: Riding the Waves of Uncertainty – Podcast 288 appeared first on Shambhala Meditation Center of New York.

Anjie Cho, an expert in holistic spaces and author of "Holistic Spaces," talks about the intersection of mindfulness, meditation, and feng shui. She emphasizes that we already possess everything we need to create balance. Cho shares insights on how our environments reflect our mindsets, particularly after the pandemic. The metaphor of windows symbolizes clearing our perspectives for better connections, while the 'commanding position' in feng shui highlights how spatial orientation impacts well-being. She also offers tips on optimizing workspaces for productivity.

We live in times of great challenge, and this episode discusses ways to meet these challenges without aggression. With daily commitment to meditation practice, our good posture helps to develop physical stability. By taking a posture of confidence, we naturally develop the strength to open our heart to our world. Meditation In The City is … Continue → The post Joseph Mauricio: Stand Up and Sit Down – Podcast 286 appeared first on Shambhala Meditation Center of New York.

As we come earnestly to meditate, we can often try too hard and find ourselves tightening up in knots rather than relaxing. It is good to recognize the grip we can have on our body and mind. In this episode, we will explore some exercises to gently open our hand, physically and mentally, finding that … Continue → The post Elizabeth Reid: Meeting Life with an Open Hand – Podcast 285 appeared first on Shambhala Meditation Center of New York.

Anjie Cho, creator of Holistic Spaces and author of 'Holistic Spaces, 108 Ways to Create a Mindful and Peaceful Home,' dives into the art of I-Ching divination using the Six-Coin Method. She shares how to connect with ancient wisdom through mindful questioning and coin tossing. The conversation highlights the interplay of yin and yang energies, encouraging reflection and meditation on personal insight. Anjie also explores the importance of community and family ethics in the I-Ching, along with the fluidity of Qi Gong practices for holistic well-being.

We generally know what to do if we suffer a physical wound. But what constitutes good spiritual hygiene? How can we effectively take care of ourselves and each other? What teachings and practices do we turn to?  How might we combat compassion fatigue and loneliness, isolation and despair, reactive emotions and repetitive triggering, resentment, guilt, … Continue → The post Roger Guest: Spiritual Hygiene in Times of War and Beyond – Podcast 283 appeared first on Shambhala Meditation Center of New York.

In both small and large ways, pain becomes a feature of everyone’s meditation practice. So what do we do about this? Should we move, stay still, take time off, or practice more? In this episode, we will explore different ways of relating with pain and discomfort, and what the path to healing may look like. … Continue → The post Dan Cayer: Pain in Practice: What to Do? – Podcast 282 appeared first on Shambhala Meditation Center of New York.

Given the reality of suffering in our current world, there is a great need to cultivate a sense of contentment. In this episode, we will explore meditation-based practices to begin to invite more appreciation and gratitude into our daily lives. Meditation In The City is the Shambhala Meditation Center of New York’s very own podcast! … Continue → The post David Greenan: How Can We Invite Contentment Into Our Lives? – Podcast 281 appeared first on Shambhala Meditation Center of New York.

When we employ mindfulness and awareness in our lives, our actions become effective. Then we have the opportunity to engage with awareness and heal rather than harm, connect rather than dissociate, and love rather than hate. Meditation In The City is the Shambhala Meditation Center of New York’s very own podcast! Email us at podcast@shambhalanyc.org. If … Continue → The post Joseph Mauricio: Nyingje: The Heart of Engaged Compassion – Podcast 280 appeared first on Shambhala Meditation Center of New York.

This very moment is really all we have, and yet we constantly avoid meeting it in the middle. In this episode, we will not only discuss ‘nowness’ and how our cultivation of ‘nowness’ can transform our lives and state of mind, but we will also receive an opportunity to experience ‘nowness’ together. Meditation In The … Continue → The post Rachel Faro: As You Are: Living in the Moment – Podcast 279 appeared first on Shambhala Meditation Center of New York.