At the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, our lives changed overnight and in completely unexpected ways. With the implementation of shelter in place orders and workplaces and schools closing down, our entire social and personal lives were completely upended. Are there any tools from Buddhism and from experiences with long retreats and monastic life that […]

For this episode, we are joined by Buddhist student and therapist Amy Cayton, who specializes in the treatment of addiction. We discuss the root causes of addiction, both from psychological and Buddhist perspectives, and how understanding the root causes can lead to some of the most effective approaches to the treatment of addictions of all […]

The Buddha said that all of our suffering and dissatisfaction is a result of our misunderstanding of how things exist, and how this misperception leads to disturbing emotions and negative actions, which not only cause suffering in the moment but create the causes for future suffering. Join us for this episode in which we discuss […]

In the 2500 years since its founding, Buddhism has spread all over the world with a diversity of forms and practices. But one thing is the same, the fundamental teaching of the Buddha which is found in all Buddhist traditions: the Four Noble Truths. The Buddha taught the truth of suffering or dissatisfaction, the origin […]

All Buddhist traditions include the practices of the Four Immeasurables, sometimes known as the Four Brahmaviharas, or the Four Virtues of the Heart. These are loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity. In this episode, we discuss these four qualities, which can be cultivated through our meditation practice, and how each one leads to deeper happiness […]

What is self-compassion, and what is the difference between self-compassion and self-absorption and plain old selfishness? We define self-compassion as being as kind and compassionate to yourself as your would to a dear friend — but this can be so difficult! In this episode we discuss some of the obstacles to self-compassion and how to […]

What is forgiveness, and what is the relationship between forgiveness and happiness? Is there anything that is truly not forgivable? In this episode, we discuss what forgiveness is, and what it isn’t: it’s not condoning harmful behavior, being a doormat, or not setting appropriate boundaries. It does not even mean that we necessarily restore trust […]

Featuring Ven Tenzin Chogkyi and Brigitte Reardon (host).

Featuring Ven Tenzin Chogkyi and Brigitte Reardon (host).