In the first part of this 3 part series, Sensei discussed the importance of establishing an ethical standard (or moral code) as an essential ingredient of practicing meditation. Here, he describes the second component of meditation which is samadhi. Samadhi is a foundational pillar in the practice of Chan. (a.k.a Zen) There are a number of meditation techniques available to the Chan practitioner to help develop and deepen samadhi. As one develops a deeper understanding and practice of samadhi the lines between the state of "meditation" and "non-meditation" become feint and eventually fade away. But what is samadhi? How does one correctly practice and achieve it? This and related topics are covered in this episode.

Meditation has been misrepresented and watered down through misguided marketing. Meditation is not about what many people, especially westerners, think it is. Sensei introduces you to the first of three components of meditation in this episode. If you want to get the real value of meditating, then you should listen to this 3 part series.

Many people totally misunderstand the phenomenon called "time." Due to these misunderstandings poor and irreversible decisions are often made. In this episode, Sensei clears up these misunderstandings so that you can begin to experience life in new and wonderful way. It will require that you break with some deeply held conceptions about time that are believed by most people. If you're ready now...press play.

Feeling good in your body? If you are like many the answer is "no" or "sometimes." To start feeling good (not not just ok) in your body will require a mind shift away from many deep rooted conventional notions. Unwittingly, many people have set a low bar both for feeling good and for how long it's possible to do so. Sensei offers precise insights into how you can actually begin feeling good starting today no matter where you are on the feel-good scale...

It may sound strange to consider taking food as your guru! But, this is precisely the foundation upon which Sensei has built an entirely new way to consciously exploring, and improving, our relationship to food and eating. Tune in to learn more about this approach and how you may already be implementing aspects of this every day!

Have you ever felt your life has lost its spice? That your life is just blasé, routine or boring? You are not alone in this. Many people are feeling this way. When you think of an exciting dish, oatmeal would probably not make it into your top 10 list. That might change after listening to Sensei's experience and insight after eating his morning bowl of oatmeal...

What is breatharianism? What does it mean to actually live on prana? What is it like not to eat food for days, weeks or months? In this episode, Sensei shares some provocative insights from his 90+ day experiment with this practice. While writing his book Eat Like A Buddha he engaged in several spiritual practices including breatharianism. You don't want to miss this episode...

Many people eat food primarily based upon how it makes them feel. Perhaps you are such a person. You eat food to feel "good." Or simply because you like the taste of it. Given the social norms around eating food you unknowingly create addictions that are far more destructive than any addiction to food could ever be. Press play now to hear Sensei explain what these hidden addictions are and why you should be award of them.

The mind is so vast and mysterious. It feels so personal yet efforts to tame or subdue it seem useless. In this episode, Sensei introduces some counterintuitive wisdom about the mind that will point you in the direction of peace you seek. The end of the battle against the mind starts here...

This is a controversial issue within the Buddhist community. Should Buddhists be eating animals and animal products? This question is often raised with Sensei. Here he addresses it publicly for the first time. His response will be of interest to Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike...