David Perrin: Loving Kindness – Podcast 125
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How can kindness find a footing in times of uncertainty, competition, speed, and aggression? We might be afraid of losing our edge; is loving-kindness practical?
Joseph Mauricio: Discovering Abundance, Appreciation and Gratitude – Podcast 124
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Is there such a thing as inner wealth, a true abundance of spirit deeper and more reliable than material wealth?
Natalie Baker: Meditation Without Credentials – Podcast 123
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We measure ourselves and each other by a personal set of credentials: our professional accomplishments, the school we went to, our social circle, where we live. This also applies to the spiritual path. What is this running narrative about ourselves meant to prove?
Shanté Smalls: What Next? Meditation for After the World Ends – Podcast 122
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Sometimes things don’t go our way. What do we do? How can we stay in the present moment even when it’s uncomfortable, without being seduced by hope and fear, constantly asking “What next?”
Ethan Nichtern: Becoming The Grown-Up in the Room – Podcast 121
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Shastri Ethan Nichtern discusses the greater awareness and emotional maturity that results from having a regular meditation practice.
David Perrin: Hearing Enlightenment – Podcast 120
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Enlightenment is often an esoteric, elusive concept. But in the Shambhala meditation tradition, enlightenment can be a direct, visceral experience. What is the relationship between enlightenment and the senses?
Eric Spiegel: Explorations of the Shambhala Teachings – Podcast Episode No. 119
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In these uncertain times, the podcast presents this foundational talk by our resident Acharya (senior teacher and community leader) Eric Spiegel about the essential teachings of the Shambhala tradition.
Joseph Mauricio: Daring to be Real – Podcast 118
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Modern life is so complex. We become easily disconnected from our basic truth, dignity and strength. Reconnecting takes great courage. But daring to be real allows a clean access to life, and the ability to trust the accuracy of our experience.
Ethan Nichtern & Eric Schneiderman: Season of Insanity – Showing Up in Chaos – Podcast 117
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Shastri Ethan Nichtern and special guest, NY State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, lead a discussion about the intersection of meditation, politics, and activism. How can the compassion cultivated on the meditation cushion help us to transform ourselves, our relationships, and our world?
Elizabeth Reid: Turning Toward What’s Close At Hand – Podcast 116
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Mindfulness meditation helps us see and accept ourselves as we are. Through synchronicity of body and mind, we can experience total ease with ourselves, and a mind that is stable, strong and clear.
