In today’s episode, I speak with Manoj Dias, the founder of A-Space, Australia’s first drop in meditation studio. Manoj is also a global ambassador for lululemon, and was featured on the 20 Teachers Of Colour To Watch in 2020 list. I had the pleasure of meeting Manoj in person late last year when he came to Sydney to teach about anxiety and burn out, two things I’m incredibly familiar with. 

I was really excited to speak with Manoj about his experience as a meditation teacher because he is so open about the balancing act between being a normal human being, and also someone that people look to for guidance, especially during challenging times. 

Manoj drops some great wisdom about not throwing the baby out with the bathwater when it comes to navigating the difficult terrain of tradition, abuse and lineage. 

We also discuss:

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS

• Manoj’s biggest challenge as a meditation teachers
• The difference between samatha & vipassana meditation
• The Buddha as the first psychologist
• When using a meditation app could be helpful
• When you need to take the next step and find a meditation teacher
• 2 things to look for when choosing a meditation teacher
• Is modern mindfulness an appropriation of the satipatthana sutta?
• Buddhist ethics
  • The 5 precepts
  • The 8 fold path 

FIND MANOJ

• Manoj’s Instagram
• Manoj’s Website
• Manoj’s Meditation Studio

FIND CORA

• Cora’s Instagram
• Cora’s Newsletter
• The Teachers Club

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