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Guided Body Scan Meditation with Christiane Wolf
Join former physician and renowned mindfulness and Insight (Vipassana) meditation teacher teacher Christiane Wolf for a guided body scan meditation to help release tension, reduce stress, and reconnect with your body through gentle awareness.
Tara Brach on Trusting Basic Goodness
Is the world basically good? Tara Brach explores the fundamental benevolence in all of us.
Sharon Salzberg on Generosity & Gladdening the Mind
Sharon Salzberg explains how “generosity is the beginning of gladdening the mind.”
Robert Waldinger on the Importance of Spiritual Friendship
Psychiatrist and Zen priest Robert Waldinger shares the famous story of Ananda and the Buddha and what they can teach us about the power of friendship and support in our own lives.
Zen Wisdom on Breathing from Trudy Goodman
Buddhist teacher Trudy Goodman shares a verse from a Zen poem that encourages us to trust our breath — and the world around us.
Sharon Salzberg on How Mindful Breathing Transforms Everyday Life
Sharon Salzberg discusses how mindful breathing, outside of formal meditation practice, can help us stay grounded, reconnect with our values.
Gullu Singh on the Power of Mindfulness Meditation
Gullu Singh delves into one of his favorite teachings, the Satipatthana Sutta, a clear and systematic guide to practicing mindfulness meditation.
Vandana Shiva on How Interconnectedness Can Heal the Planet
Physicist, environmental activist, and author Vandana Shiva explains how recognizing our interconnectedness with the earth and each other can heal the disorder of our planet.
The Heart Is More Powerful Than the Mind with Spring Washam
Spring Washam describes the innate wisdom of the heart and why its more powerful than the mind.
Spring Washam Shared the Power of Letting Go Through Loving-Kindness
In this heartfelt talk, Spring Washam guides us through the transformative practice of loving-kindness, or metta, and its power to ground us in love while helping us let go of pain, stories, and even our sense of self.
Alisa Dennis on Letting Go of Goals in Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Alisa Dennis explores the true essence of meditation and mindfulness practice, encouraging us to let go of striving for specific outcomes.
Mark Epstein on Dukkha and the Trauma of Everyday Life
Dr. Mark Epstein delves into the ideas behind his book, “The Trauma of Everyday Life,” examining how the Buddhist concept of dukkha, or suffering, connects to major and minor traumas.
Robert Waldinger on Happiness, Health, and Overcoming the Myth of Self
Robert Waldinger shares how focusing on an isolated, fixed self contributes to personal and global suffering.
Tara Brach on Uncovering Your “Inner Gold”
Tara Brach shares the story of a solid gold Buddha statue in Thailand, once hidden for centuries under layers of clay and plaster for protection.
Judy Lief on Embracing the Extraordinary in Life’s Ordinary Moments
Judy Lief delves into the ordinary yet extraordinary aspects of life, from everyday activities like eating to the inevitable experience of death.
Why Emptiness Matters with Thupten Jinpa
Thupten Jinpa unpacks Nagarjuna’s influential teachings on emptiness, the cornerstone of Madhyamaka philosophy.
Vandana Shiva on Healing the Earth Through Oneness
In this powerful talk, Vandana Shiva calls for an expanded heart and mind to see the Earth as one interconnected family.
Guided Meditation on Impermanence and Death with Judy Lief
Join Judy Lief in this guided meditation on impermanence and death that unfolds in three stages, helping you cultivate presence, clarity, and a deeper understanding of life’s transitions.
Guided Walking Meditation Practice with Alisa Dennis
Join psychologist and mindfulness teacher Alisa Dennis as she guides you through a mindful walking meditation practice that can be done indoors or outside.
Shamatha Meditation Practice with Pema Khandro Rinpoche
Join Pema Khandro Rinpoche as she guides you through a silent sitting meditation known as shamatha, or calm abiding meditation, to quiet the mind.