One of the deepest and most demanding aspects of Buddhist psychology is the experience of non-self. Ajahn Chah said, “You have to consider and contemplate…
People often prefer a very limited, punishing regime—rather than face the anxiety of freedom. — Jean-Paul Sartre Along with the joy of freedom is a…
In this episode of the Heart Wisdom Podcast, we explore the concept of dukkha (suffering), which is the Buddha’s First Noble Truth, and how we…
“In a world of tension and breakdown it is necessary for there to be those who seek to integrate their inner lives not by avoiding…
The present moment is the doorway to true calm. It is the only place you can love or awaken—the eternal present. You cannot know the…
How can we cultivate the qualities of mindful loving awareness? How do we listen to the pulse of the world? How do we listen to…
This human world is sometimes called the desire realm because so much of it runs on desire and wanting. How to relate wisely with desire…
As you practice in Dharma you get a sense that the allowing of things is what brings freedom. In this episode, we begin with a…
If the liberation of consciousness is the goal of spiritual practice, then why is it such a taboo to talk about actually reaching enlightenment in…
This week on the Heart Wisdom Podcast, we explore a particularly beautiful practice, known as the Big Sky Meditation, that guides us into a quality…
In our busy world, we tend to overlook the capacity we have to allow the mind to settle down and rest, to become deeply silent…
