Toward Light: Practical Buddhism for the Modern World

This is the final episode of season 3. I explain the reasons behind that decision as well as share what I am continuing to offer. Questions? Please reach out: [email protected]

Some brief thoughts on this huge topic

In this episode I explore all the factors that can get in the way of us seeing the truths of anicca, dukkha, and anatta.

Letting go of our conditioning and getting in touch with our inner wisdom can at times be a painful process. In this episode I attempt to normalize that process so that, as it happens to you, you can continue to stay with the process.

Following up on the episode on honesty I explore how we can discover the presence and absence of clarity.

In this episode I attempt to illustrate the importance of honesty; both internally and externally.

Khanti, patience, is one of the 10 paramis, one of the qualities the Buddha is said to have perfected before his awakening.

This episode I explore the idea of energy drains, and why looking at this is so important on the Buddhist path.

The five spiritual faculties of faith, effort, mindfulness, collectedness and wisdom are the foundation of the spiritual path,. Here is an article from The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies if you want to learn more.

In this episode I look at the benefits of working with a Dharma teacher, how to find one, and when additional support is needed.