Toward Light: Practical Buddhism for the Modern World

We can often be harsh or critical in our minds. This episode I explore how we can use the path factor of wise Speech to address our internal talk.

In this episode I begin a series of talks on renunciation. For this episode I am specifically looking at the behavior of multi-tasking,  why it is a problem and how we can address it.

In this episode I clarify what is insight, what is it's opposite, and how we can cultivate it consistently.

How do you know when you're experiencing insight? Can you hear your inner wisdom? When does conditioning get in the way? How can you tell the difference? How can you cultivate connection with your inner knowing?

Reflecting on the eight worldly winds, seeing them in our lives, can help us to deepen our understanding of dukkha, annica, and upekkha.

Dhamma vichaya, investigation, is one of the factors of awakening, and I explore how using koans can help us deepen our inquiry into our present moment experience.

In this episode I discuss the path factor of Wise Action; exploring how, when we are doing the self-work discussed in episode 29, it naturally leads to skillful action in the world. 

In this episode I explore how knowing our strengths, our challenges, and our authentic interests can help move us closer to freedom.

In this episode I discuss the importance of practicing kindness and compassion for ourselves and guide a 9 minute meditation practice. 

In this episode I share how we can use the refrain from the Satipatthana Sutta to help us bring mindfulness into our days. I share a translation from Bhikkhu Analayo as well as several ways to practice with this key Buddhist teaching.