Suburban Dharma

Subodha shares some thoughts on the similarities between the views of the human condition in existential therapy and those found in Buddhism.

Subodha shares some thoughts on how the fetter of conceit manifests on the path and how we might respond to it skillfully.

Subodha shares his views on Buddhism as one of the best forms of self-care. Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery, mentioned in the Dhamma talk, can be found at https://www.abhayagiri.org/home/

At Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society on 8/19/18, Subodha discusses a recent news story about psychedelic drugs and Buddhist practice and his belief that the two are not compatible. Many have turned to drugs because they feel that Buddhism has not been enough for them on its own and they feel that their journey in Buddhism has plateaued. Subodha challenges the belief that Buddhist meditation can ever stagnate or plateau when practiced correctly. Perhaps there are some beliefs we have about meditation that need to be examined. Are we hungry for spiritual experiences instead of liberating insight?

Subodha gives a talk at the International Buddhist Meditation Center in Los Angeles on 7/15/18 sharing stories of escape, how they failed, and how that ties to Buddhist wisdom. There is no escape. The only way is through.

Subodha shares stories about growing up and the relationship he has with his father in honor of Father's Day.

Subodha gives an overview of the six sense bases and the thirty-seven qualities of awakening as presented in the Mahasalayatanika Sutta from the Majjhima Nikaya.

A talk given by Subodha at Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society on the alchemy of Buddhism. Buddhism gives us tools for transmuting greed into generosity, hatred into kindness, and delusion into wisdom. Through following the Eightfold Path, we are able to see the magic in the ordinary.

Subodha talks about reverence as an attitude we can develop toward ourselves and the world around us as a way of growing our wisdom.

Subodha gives a talk at the Sunday service at the International Buddhist Meditation Center Los Angeles on the topic of negative thoughts and what he means by letting go of them. Find out more about the International Buddhist Meditation Center by visiting www.ibmc-la.org and more about Subodha by visiting www.suburbandharma.org