Here Sensei continues with the exploration of the 8 Realizations. In this episode, Realization 2 is covered. The word "greedy" is not a word that one might want to describe himself/herself as. But, when we go deeper into the subtlety of what greed really is you may be surprised that some form of it is hiding inside of you. Realization 2 should provide the wisdom to remove any form of greed within you and thereby produce a life without suffering. Tune in now to learn more about this key to self-mastery.

In this segment, Sensei introduces 2 more key components of the 1st Realization: Nature of the Mind & The Cycle of Birth & Death. The 1st Realization is meant to orient one to the true nature of this world while the other 7 Realizations teach us how to live in it. When you can truly understand both your mind and all phenomena (like the birth & death cycle) simultaneously it creates the opportunity for a major awakening and greater peace in your life. Listen now to see for yourself...

This episode begins an ambitious effort by Sensei to explore a sutra ( The 8 Realizations of Great Beings) via his podcast. The intention here is to provide more tools, and how to use them, in order to declutter your life. This first episode covers the first half of Realization #1 which deals with the worldview of the Buddha. A detailed explanation of Impermanence and Emptiness is given along with insightful commentary, contemplations and ways to implement this deep wisdom. Press play now to get started...

The material clutter in your living space is the result of many factors including overconsumption and lack of discipline. Your personal relationships, and the reasons for the clutter they produce, may be more difficult to detect. In this episode, Sensei explains: (1) What relationship clutter is. (2) How it arises. (3) How to minimize or eliminate it. This is a deeper level of decluttering. Mastering the way to eliminate this type of clutter will make all other types of decluttering (e.g. of your living space) infinitely easier.

When one gets deeper into their practice of minimalism their are certain tasks that perhaps you may have dreaded doing that have the possibility of taking on an entirely different meaning. They can even spontaneously produce some organic deep living wisdom. Here Sensei shares one of those with you and how you could begin to truly deepen your minimalist practice without needing to set aside additional time in your day to do it...

Managing the amount of of material things you possess is essential to your mental health. You might be unaware about how having too many things adds to your sense of stress, anxiety or overwhelm. Some of the signs that you have too many things might surprise you. To get on the path to a healthier living space listen to see which of these signs applies to you.

Getting yourself to part with clutter in your cabinets pales in comparison to dealing with a component of your interior life. In this episode, Sensei introduces a significant challenge that many people don't feel capable of overcoming...decluttering their emotions. Do you really understand anything more about your emotions other than that you have them? The exploration and profound techniques introduced here will surely put you on the right path to mastering your emotions rather than being a slave to them. This is beyond "mind over matter." It is a conscious and methodical approach to maximizing the fullness of the experience of our various emotional states without ever suffering as a result of it. Push play to listen...

Sensei says: "The word karma is often misunderstood and misused...particularly in the west. Let's begin with a short accurate definition of karma. Karma is..." So you want to understand why it is you have what you have and why you don't have what you don't have? Sensei takes this conflict head on in this episode. But, he does not stop at just explaining the phenomenon itself but he also explains how to directly impact it. This is a straightforward and insightful exploration about how to receive what you truly need in life. If you're ready all you need to do now is press play...

Since the pandemic began the level and intensity of anxiety has skyrocketed. There are many factors that can contribute to anxiety. But, what one really wants to know is how to minimize it. If you, or someone you know, suffers from anxiety you must listen to this episode. Sensei shares some insights into the actual phenomenon called "anxiety" and provides tangible solutions that can be applied right now to minimize your anxiety.

Sensei says: "Focusing on that which you are separating from, or have separated from, will ensure you miss the new union." What are the components of separation? How do we recognize them? How can we overcome the pain associated with separating from things, people and situations? That's the focus of today's episode...