Triple Gem of the North

Manifesting the qualities we want can be challenging, so how do we nurture and maintain them? In this podcast, Bhante Sathi discusses cultivating the qualities we want through commitment and consistency in our practice and the rewards of self-reflection.

A common misconception in Buddhism is that we should not want or strive for anything. In this podcast, Bhante Sathi discusses the distinction between fulfilling ourselves and achieving clarity versus the blind pursuit of pleasure, allowing us to develop wisdom and personal growth through commitment.

We often hear about “emptying our mind” during meditation, but what does that really mean? Can something like our mind really be “empty”? In this podcast, Bhante Sathi discusses what the term “empty” means along with understanding its role in craving and moral navigation in meditation.

Do talents get assigned to people before birth, or are they developed through hard work and practice? Many religions have an answer to that question, but what is the Buddhist perspective on the development of skills and talents? In this podcast, Bhante Sathi touches on the relationship between skillfulness and karma, the journey of spiritual growth, overcoming challenges, and building confidence.

Some of the most famous philosophers and scholars have pondered this question, each with different answers and explanations rooted in their distinctive sense of reality and self. In this podcast, Bhante Sathi discusses life’s purpose and its unique application to each of us.

Ever wondered how you can love something without being attached to it? In this podcast, Bhante Sathi explains the understanding of conditional versus unconditional love, the role of attachment in relationships, and the connection between self-love and loving others.

Everyone has moments of self-doubt and demonstrates their imperfections, how does Metta play a role in our self-care and reflection? In the podcast, Bhante Sathi covers the essence of metta concerning self-reflection and bringing out the best of yourself through the balance of knowledge and confidence.

We come into this world with nothing, and nothing comes with us when we leave. This is a harsh fact of life, and invokes the question, “Does anything really belong to me? Can I claim anything in my life as my own?” In this podcast, Bhante Sathi explains the concept and criteria of ownership and what we can do to accept and embrace what we cannot own.

Kathina Robe Ceremony is a strongly held Buddhist tradition that takes place once a year. In this podcast, Bhante Sathi explains the spiritual significance of the ceremony as well as the symbolisms and support that enhance collective and individual growth within the community. He also touches on what to expect during Kathina for any newcomers who will want to take part in the event.

Jealousy is an ugly emotion and we all feel it, whether we like to admit it or not. In this podcast, Bhante Sathi illustrates how to manage jealousy by cultivating skillfulness, compassion, and appreciative joy for yourself and others as well as letting go of the past and prioritizing mental wellbeing by committing to meditation.