Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life podcast

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life

The Buddhist tradition began over 2,500 years ago, and its roots are even older. Over the centuries, countless people have benefited from these teachings. But are the beliefs and practices of Buddhism still relevant? Absolutely! If anything, we need this wisdom more now than ever as our world speeds up. In this podcast you'll find guided meditations, teachings on the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and some stuff just for fun. For a deeper dive on the Four Noble Truths, click here: http://bit.ly/Bddhist4NTs

The Buddhist tradition began over 2,500 years ago, and its roots are even older. Over the centuries, countless people have benefited from these teachings. But are the beliefs and practices of Buddhism still relevant? Absolutely! If anything, we need this wisdom more now than ever as our world speeds up. In this podcast you'll find guided meditations, teachings on the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and some stuff just for fun. For a deeper dive on the Four Noble Truths, click here: http://bit.ly/Bddhist4NTs

 

#127

Dr. Harvey Aronson on anger, Buddhism and cross-cultural misunderstandings

In this insightful episode, we explore the nuanced teachings of anger within Buddhist prac... more

03 Sep 2025

47 MINS

47:10

03 Sep 2025


#126

Why do our 30 trillion cells feel like a self? part 2, from Inner Cosmos

This week, we're sharing the second of two episodes from Inner Cosmos that explore the... more

15 Feb 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:39

15 Feb 2025


#125

Why do our 30 trillion cells feel like a self? from the Inner Cosmos podcast

This week, we're sharing part one of two episodes from Inner Cosmos that explore the n... more

07 Feb 2025

30 MINS

30:31

07 Feb 2025


#124

Fearless compassion guided meditation

This guided practice, recorded for the Jung Center of Houston's MBSI Power of Community se... more

26 Nov 2024

13 MINS

13:36

26 Nov 2024


#123

Unwinding from your day: guided meditation

If you've finished your day of work -- or just want to take a relaxing break -- this g... more

07 Feb 2024

29 MINS

29:18

07 Feb 2024


#122

Andrew Holecek on reverse meditations for difficult situations

This week internationally renowned spiritual teacher and author Andrew Holececk about his ... more

07 Sep 2023

47 MINS

47:53

07 Sep 2023


#121

Guided meditation: two types of focus

In this guided meditation, we'll start with cultivating focus with an object by imagining ... more

22 Aug 2023

26 MINS

26:49

22 Aug 2023


#120

Buddha... and Barbie?

Barbie might be the last character you'd expect to be similar to the Buddha... but con... more

27 Jul 2023

05 MINS

05:06

27 Jul 2023


#119

Tonglen meditation: Tibetan compassion practice with imagery

This Tibetan-style tonglen meditation on compassion was recorded live as part of the Mind ... more

08 Jun 2023

26 MINS

26:38

08 Jun 2023


#118

Manifesting your desires & Buddhism: Do they go together? 🤔

I used to think that Buddhism and trying to "manifest" what you want don't go together... more

02 Jun 2023

09 MINS

09:29

02 Jun 2023


#117

Dharma for dark times: Why Buddhism isn't just about feeling better and how Avalokiteshvara got all ...

Today’s episode is a little different. I’m sharing some “inspirational” writing I did for ... more

23 May 2023

05 MINS

05:14

23 May 2023


#116

Guided meditation: Resting in buddha nature

To celebrate the Buddhist holiday of Vesak, which commemorates the birth and awakening of ... more

16 May 2023

24 MINS

24:18

16 May 2023


#115

Guided meditation: Relaxing into spacious presence

This episode is a guided meditation on relaxing into the spaciousness of our true nature, ... more

17 Apr 2023

24 MINS

24:37

17 Apr 2023


#114

Buddha nature and the cross: Buddhist reflections on Easter

In this talk, we explore Thich Nhat Hanh's interpretation of the Easter story of the d... more

09 Apr 2023

16 MINS

16:46

09 Apr 2023


#113

More time to meditate with the Pomodoro Method

The biggest challenge most meditators face is finding enough time to practice -- and the P... more

31 Mar 2023

14 MINS

14:29

31 Mar 2023


#112

Listening as leadership: Nina Simons of Bioneers

In today’s episode I’ll be speaking with Nina Simons, Co-founder and Chief Relationship Of... more

17 Mar 2023

55 MINS

55:59

17 Mar 2023


#111

Meditation on relaxing into our ocean-like nature

This is a meditation I led for the Power of Community program hosted by the Houston Jung C... more

03 Mar 2023

25 MINS

25:20

03 Mar 2023


#110

How to communicate like a Buddhist with Cynthia Kane

In today’s episode I’ll be speaking with Cynthia Kane, the Founder and CEO of the Kane Int... more

03 Mar 2023

51 MINS

51:55

03 Mar 2023


#109

How to meditate for the dead (including simple Amitabha mantra, OM AMI DEVA HRI)

Welcome, friends, in today’s episode I’ll speak a bit about meditating to benefit those wh... more

10 Feb 2023

19 MINS

19:35

10 Feb 2023


#108

Yoshin David Radin on recognizing that we're more than the body: Zen, mystical experiences, and what...

Welcome, friends, in today’s episode I’ll be speaking with author, Zen monk, and founder o... more

19 Jan 2023

58 MINS

58:47

19 Jan 2023


#107

Live teachings this spring (come say hi!) with free and paid options

New year, new you? Come get support and connect with fellow seekers at these live online e... more

18 Jan 2023

02 MINS

02:11

18 Jan 2023


#106

My New Year intention: what I want to be "basic" at!

We've probably all wished we had more time for spiritual practice, and you might have made... more

11 Jan 2023

07 MINS

07:25

11 Jan 2023


#105

Guided meditation: renewal in a sacred pool

This meditation uses the imagery of descending into a sacred pool inside a sacred cave to ... more

21 Dec 2022

16 MINS

16:56

21 Dec 2022


#104

Winter Solstice and the wisdom of darkness

Inspired by Deborah Eden Tull's beautiful book Luminous Darkness, here are some reflection... more

21 Dec 2022

03 MINS

03:32

21 Dec 2022


#103

Reincarnation, karma, ancestral spirits, and regression therapy with Dent Gitchell

My friend Dent Gitchell, PhD, an educator, author, and meditation teacher in Arkansas, joi... more

26 Oct 2022

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:29

26 Oct 2022


#102

The power of rest: the Sabbath, retreat, and rejuvenation with Jake Loveland

I first met my guest today, Jake Loveland, when we recorded an interview for his podcast, ... more

21 Oct 2022

49 MINS

49:25

21 Oct 2022


#101

Psychedelics, the Grateful Dead, and Buddhism with Dent Gitchell

Hi, friends, I’m excited to introduce you to Dr. Dent Gitchell, an educator, author, and m... more

12 Oct 2022

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:25

12 Oct 2022