Posts Tagged ‘featured’
Episode 322 :: Kare Landfald :: Zen Coaching
Kare Landfald Kare Landfald joins us to speak about Zen Coaching. As secular Buddhism gain momentum, it is inevitable the “this world” focus of secularity also find new engagements within the many branches of the Buddhist tree. Zen is no exception, and contemporary living can be a powerful tool in authentically showing up for your…
Read More12/8 Practice Circle: Hope in Darkness
Those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are rapidly approaching the Winter Solstice. Darkness and cold are gradually encroaching. The trees that not long ago were full of color now stand bare against the pale sky. The harshest part of winter is nearly upon us. I know I’m not the only person who struggles a…
Read MoreEpisode 321 :: John Negru :: Bodhisattva 4.0: A Primer for Engaged Buddhists
Episode 320 :: Sharon A. Suh :: Occupy This Body: A Buddhist Memoir
Sharon A. Suh Sharon Suh joins us to speak about her book, Occupy This Body: A Buddhist Memoir. Though many people may come from and live in the same lineage or branch of the Buddhist tree, what it means to us and how it may impact our life can be unique, and very personal. What…
Read MoreEpisode 319 :: Oren Jay Sofer :: Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication
Are You Mindful of Labels and Definitions?
Sometimes we have to step back, reread, or ask questions to make sure we understand if we agree on the label or definition. We can even deny the true definition of something because of emotional baggage.
Read More9/22 Practice Circle: Listening to the Felt Sense
I’m going with my gut on this. It’s what’s in my heart. I have a funny feeling inside. These common phrases indicate that we recognize that physical sensations in the body have important things to tell us, things that may be beyond the grasp of our conscious awareness. Several of the world’s wisdom traditions put…
Read More9/8 Practice Circle: Mountains Flowing
I recently returned from a vacation in the Rockies, where we stayed in a little cabin near the tree line. We had a wonderful view of a hilltop just across the valley, with patches of snow lingering in the August heat. We spent hours on the front porch watching that mountain as the sun moved…
Read MorePractice Circle: Getting Stuck
For Practice Circle this coming Sunday the 25th of August, we’ll explore experiences of getting stuck, what they’re like, and ways in which our practice can help us get un-stuck. To join us, learn more on the Practice Circle web page.
Read MoreEpisode 316 :: Richard Harrold :: My Buddha Is Pink: Buddhism for the Modern Homosexual
Richard Harrold Richard Harrold joins us to speak about his book, My Buddha Is Pink: Buddhism for the Modern Homosexual. Contemporary religious traditions are experiencing stressors unprecendented in all of history. They are being hit by a double whammy: first, planet wide, instant access to their teachings and practices, which also opens them up to…
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