This two talks are spliced together. I explore the idea of a "turning point" in our life and in our practice. 

These 2 talks, edited together explore the importance of distinguishing traits and states. 

Reflections on view related to joy/sorrow & gratitude/compasssion. 

This is a LONG talk. 8 separate talks spliced together from my weekly mentoring program. It offers academic perspectives on the 8 fold path and its cultivated, along with secular and contemporary points of view in hopes to bring the practice of the 8 fold path to life. Enjoy. If you are interested in joining the mentoring sangha you can find out more HERE.

Random and scattered reflections on 20 years of sobriety. Thanks!

Overview of metta practice. This was given at the 2023 NYE retreat at Big Bear. Dave and Cheryl. 

These 2 talks are edited together, they are very similar. Given for my weekly Dharma/Live Online class and also for students in the mentoring program. This transparent talk offers specific reflection on how approach the practice and teaching of the dharma. 

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This is my 300th episode!  I can't believe it. I started uploading dharma talks back in 2012. Thanks for listening. This talk is HUGE. Seven talks spliced together from my dharma/live online course. It covers the entirety of the first foundation of mindfulness as it appears in the satiphatthana sutta. If you want to join the class, I have a big discount running. You will also get access to my new class called Audio Dharma Talks which has over 250 talks. Those talks are not here on this podcast. Click HERE.

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Day Before Halloween. Enjoy.