Laura Simms: The Radiance of the Moment – Podcast 268
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In this episode, we are reminded that behind the clouds, there is always blue sky. Even in chaotic times, meditation helps us relax into the radiance of the present moment. Meditation In The City is the Shambhala Meditation Center of New York’s very own podcast! Email us at [email protected]. If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please … Continue
Eric Spiegel: When Things Fall Apart – Podcast 267
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In this episode, we discuss a different mentality about things falling apart; what if instead of approaching endings with anxiety and hesitation, we saw them as opportunities to experience brightness, lucidity and freedom? As things fall apart, new possibilities arise. Meditation In The City is the Shambhala Meditation Center of New York’s very own podcast! … Continue
Vegan Aharonian: Holding Your Seat in the Face of Aggression – Podcast 266
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Following the war in Ukraine as Shambhalians and as Buddhists, we are faced with many questions, such as, where is Basic Goodness in the context of unprovoked war, what does Enlightened Society mean when children are dying under crumbling buildings? In this episode, we try to raise our head and shoulders and look at this together. … Continue
Rachel Faro: Discovering Elegance: Art in Everyday Life – Podcast 265
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Through the practice of meditation, we develop a sense of space within which grace and natural elegance emerge in all aspects of our daily lives, from cooking a meal to paying our bills to how we relate to our friends, family and work environment. Meditation In The City is the Shambhala Meditation Center of New … Continue
Gaylon Ferguson: Welcoming True Nature – Podcast 264
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“Welcoming True Nature” is a contemplative exercise inviting us into trusting whatever arises in our experience, including awareness of what to cultivate and what to avoid. In this episode, we will explore this exercise and learn more about connecting more deeply with the world around us. Meditation In The City is the Shambhala Meditation Center of … Continue
Tune Faulkner: How Does Meditation Influence Restorative Practices? – Podcast 263
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How do we cope when we’ve caused harm to ourselves or to others? We might become defensive, feel shame, lash out, etc. What if instead we held ourselves accountable and repaired harm with a sense of honesty and confidence? We not only repair harm to others, we restore ourselves to wholeness through getting in touch … Continue
Caroline DeMaio: Sustainability of a Fresh Start – Podcast 262
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In our meditation practice and in our everyday lives, we always have the opportunity to make a fresh start. When we get caught by our stories, by our emotions, by our memories and plans, we are presented with the chance to notice and to come back to the present moment. Reminders are everywhere, if we … Continue
Vegan Aharonian: Raising Your Motivation Through the Four Immeasurables – Podcast 261
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What about me? The “I Me Mine” statement quoted by songwriter George Harrison in a Beatles song, is the usual state of mind throughout the day. We might not even notice how an ego-centric mindset drives our life. The Bodhisattva teachings show how that state of mind is connected to poverty mentality and suffering. In … Continue
Laura Simms: Transforming Aggression – Podcast 260
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In this episode, we discuss meditation as a revolutionary method for transforming our aggression. What happens when we interrupt this powerful habitual pattern? Meditation In The City is the Shambhala Meditation Center of New York’s very own podcast! Email us at [email protected]. If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please leave us a rating and review. Remember … Continue
Susan Piver: Establishing A Sustainable Meditation Practice – Podcast 259
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This episode features suggestions and a discussion around making meditation practice more sustainable so that we can enjoy it as a feature of our daily lives. Meditation In The City is the Shambhala Meditation Center of New York’s very own podcast! Email us at [email protected]. If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please leave us a rating … Continue
