This episode begins with a new poem by Hal McCartor read by Robert Beatty. It addresses in the simplest of language the experience of no-self so central to Buddhism. 

At 30 minutes Robert guides you in a meditation called the Garden of the Heart. You discover that there is a roadside garden with your name on the gate. All the kind and generous actions of your lifetime are blossoming here in an infinite display of flowers. you can pick bouquets for yourself and everyone else you wish to ext4end your love to. This is a practice you can return to again and again.  

Join Robert Beatty on a journey into mindfulness and awareness as we explore profound teachings and poetry that illuminate the nature of the mind. Delve into ancient wisdom from Lao Tzu and reflections on the impermanence of life. Discover how to dissolve mental vexations by embracing non-attachment and quiet acceptance, offering insights into finding peace and clarity within oneself.

This episode reflects on the teachings of the Buddha and the transformative power of staying rooted in the present moment. Learn about cultivating mindfulness, love, and compassion, as well as practical steps to nurture wholesome mental states amid life's constant flux.

In this episode, Robert Beatty guides us to explore the profound concept of 'allowing' as he begins with reading Dana Foulds poem  'Allow.' The following meditation guides us to embrace all of life's moments—painful, pleasant, weak, or fearful—and accept them for what they are. Through the practice of choiceless awareness, we learn the power of simply being present and the freedom it brings.

Join Robert in his meditation room and open to an intention to allow. He discuss the traditional strategies for awakening, such as focusing on the breath, and delve into the mystery of mindful awareness. This exploration reveals that freedom isn't an unattainable goal but a continuous experience at every stage of our practice.

Embark on a journey within, imagining a golden shape at the center of your heart, symbolizing awakening and wholeness.  We reflect on moments of love and use them as conduits to channel compassion and healing into every part of our being. As we nourish our deepest parts with love, we emerge as vessels for universal love and understanding.

This episode encourages us to recognize the present moment as it is and let go of resistance, allowing both pain and pleasure to coexist. As we navigate life's vicissitudes, we are reminded to breathe in happiness and breathe out awakening, carrying the truth of our golden self throughout our day.

This Guided Meditation by Robert Beatty introduces the listener to the teachings of the Venerable Taungpulu Sayadaw.

Robert spent a week with Ven Taungpulu Sayadaw over 44 years ago.  Getting a one week visa to Burma was almost impossible at that time.  

Robert ordained as a novice monk and spent five days in intensive practice.  The practice was very different from that of usual Mindfulness teachings at the time.  Robert was instructed to spend every waking moment attending to one of the following:

Seeing 

Hearing

Sitting and Touching.

The fifth day practice consisted of a slow rotation between these sense doors.

This is an illuminating practice making presence and lostness in the trances of the wandering mind very obvious.

Atum O'Kane was the founder and director of the Spiritual Guidance Wisdom School. He passed away recently. The first section of this recording is an invocation that came to him while sitting with his students in Padmasambhava's Cave in Bhutan.  

The central section of the recording is a teaching from the Buddha known as "The Five Daily Recollections.

The verbal presentation is offered by Robert Beatty.

The music was created by Saffire Bouchelion.

Both live in Portland Oregon. 

Robert Beatty performs this poem to the original music by Saffire Bouchelion

An exploration of life's constant and utterly out of control nature.

The poles of life alternate and contentment arises from acceptance. 

Robert Beatty leads this invocation and Reflection

The Invocation comes from Atum Okane who recently passed away. One day he sat with a group of students for a long time in Padmasambhava's cave in Bhutan.  The next day he shared with his students that this invocation had come to him in the cave.   

Drawing from the teachings of Buddha 2,600 years ago, we delve into the great mantra of truth, reflecting on the inevitable truths of human existence: aging, sickness, and death. This episode encourages us to intuitively embrace these truths, rather than intellectualize them, in order to fully experience the living moment.

Through the exploration of karma and intentional actions, we are reminded of our intrinsic connection to our deeds and their consequences. Join us as we journey into this introspective meditation, aimed at revealing the profundity of simply being in the present moment.

In this enlightening episode, we delve into the essence of meditation, exploring the practice of being fully present in each moment. The episode challenges the common misconception that meditation is about self-improvement, offering instead a perspective of acceptance and awareness.

Listeners are guided through a reflective meditation, encouraging them to embrace their natural state of being awake to sensations, thoughts, and emotions. Drawing inspiration from the teachings of Ajahn Chah and the Buddha, the episode emphasizes the beauty of simply being and the spontaneous nature of awareness.

Through gentle guidance, the episode invites listeners to notice the aliveness within their bodies, the rhythm of their breath, and the miracle of awareness. By resting in the present moment, the episode reveals how mindfulness and love intertwine, allowing us to dissolve into the life that already exists.

Join us as we journey into the heart of mindfulness, where the simple act of being becomes a profound practice of connection and presence.

In this captivating episode, we delve into the life of Reverend Calvin Baumgartner, a passionate preacher whose Sunday sermons ignite the hearts of his congregation. Known for his heartfelt connection with God, Calvin is faced with a life-altering decision when representatives from the Evangelical Broadcasters Network offer him a platform to reach millions.

However, an unexpected visitor challenges Calvin's understanding of faith, presenting him with profound truths that transform his perspective on religion. As Calvin grapples with the weight of his newfound enlightenment, he must choose between the comfort of his established life and the radical path of spiritual awakening.

Join us as we explore Reverend Baumgartner's journey of self-discovery, faith, and courage in the face of divine revelation. This episode offers a thought-provoking exploration of the essence of spirituality and the true meaning of following one's calling.

These clear and concise poems bring one to the brink of awakening. 

They point to the present moment and the realization that there is experience but no one experiencing. 

They are poems about freedom and being.