In this episode, we'll begin exploring the foundations of knowledge, our epistemological bedrock. What do you believe and how do you know it to be true?
Oct 26, 2023
17 min
In this episode, John explores dukkha, or dis-ease and unsatisfactoriness, in more depth. Then, John introduces the Buddhist practice that opens us to this dukkha and, ultimately, frees us from it.
Oct 24, 2023
18 min
In this episode, John shares a meditation from his free online course titled The Space of Possibility. Until you ask the question, "What is my life, or my being, in service to?" where is your freedom? Clearly comprehending your motivations and intentions, together with mindfulness, is the key to freedom.www.spaceofpossibility.org
Oct 24, 2023
10 min
In the first half of this episode, John talks to his partner River about her recent name-change from Deborah to River and the consequences of this decision. And in the second half, John and River each open up about the sexual abuse they experienced as children and how they have come to find compassion for their abusers.
Oct 2, 2023
1 hr 8 min
In this episode, we'll take one more spin around the wheel of wisdom - around the Buddha's Noble Eight Path.
Jul 28, 2023
22 min
In this episode, John first discusses how our livelihoods fit into the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path, and then he goes on to discuss his own business - his future plans and promises to you, his audience.
Jul 7, 2023
19 min
In this episode, we'll explore the role of concentration in the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path.
Jul 5, 2023
30 min
In this episode, we explore how mindfulness fits into the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path.
Apr 11, 2023
26 min
In this episode, we'll explore how virya, or effort, fits into the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path.
Mar 17, 2023
31 min
In this episode, we'll explore two approaches to awakening - sudden and gradual.
Mar 17, 2023
18 min
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