Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life
Claire Villarreal, PhD
Claire Villarreal, PhD
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
Sep 3
In this insightful episode, we explore the nuanced teachings of anger within Buddhist practice, particularly how Western students may misinterpret traditional advice like "don't get angry." Join us as Dr. Harvey Aronson, also known as Lama Namgyal Dorje, offers a cross-cultural perspective that bridges Eastern wisdom with Western understanding. Discover how to navigate anger with awareness and compassion, transforming it into a source of personal growth and spiritual insight. Tune in to deepen your understanding of this powerful emotion and its role in your spiritual journey. Links to resources: Harvey/Lama Namgyal’s upcoming teaching series at Dawn Mountain: https://www.dawnmountain.org/teaching-tuesdays-2/ Dawn Mountain’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dawnmountain/featured And their podcast: https://blubrry.com/dawnmountain/ His book, Buddhist Practice on Western Ground : https://www.shambhala.com/buddhist-practice-on-western-ground-2842.html Other suggestions: Outshining Trauma : https://www.shambhala.com/outshining-trauma.html
Feb 15
This week, we're sharing the second of two episodes from Inner Cosmos that explore the neuroscience behind our sense of self. Host David Eagleman investigates why our bodies, composed of trillions of cells, feel like a single, unified "me." These episodes offer a compelling scientific perspective on the Buddhist concept of anatta (no-self), providing a fascinating bridge between ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience. Listen now to all of the wonderful episodes from Inner Cosmos: https://eagleman.com/podcast/
Feb 7
This week, we're sharing part one of two episodes from Inner Cosmos that explore the neuroscience behind our sense of self. Host David Eagleman investigates why our bodies, composed of trillions of cells, feel like a single, unified "me." These episodes offer a compelling scientific perspective on the Buddhist concept of anatta (no-self), providing a fascinating bridge between ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience. Listen now to all of the wonderful episodes from Inner Cosmos: https://eagleman.com/podcast/
Nov 26, 2024
This guided practice, recorded for the Jung Center of Houston's MBSI Power of Community series, invites you to turn your attention inward with kindness and understanding. As you listen, allow yourself to be held in a space of warmth and acceptance. This meditation offers an opportunity to connect with parts of ourselves that might feel uncomfortable.
Feb 7, 2024
If you've finished your day of work -- or just want to take a relaxing break -- this guided meditation is here for you! This meditation was recorded live as part of the Mind Body Spirit Institute’s Power of Community meditation series. To learn more and register (for free!), click here: https://geni.us/mbsipoc May you and all beings be well.
Sep 7, 2023
This week internationally renowned spiritual teacher and author Andrew Holececk about his new book, Reverse Meditation , in which he shares a powerful form of spiritual practice that can transform our relationship to unwanted experiences. In the process, we open more and more fully to the luminous, spacious true nature of the mind. Toward the end of the episode, he offers a guided contemplation you can use next time you feel the urge to complain. Andrew’s website: andrewholecek.com Check out his new book, Reverse Meditation , that offers instruction in both foundational practices like calm abiding meditations and open awareness practice, as well as the reverse practices you’ll hear about in this conversation. On Sound True: https://geni.us/revmedst On Amazon: https://geni.us/revmedam If you enjoy our conversation, please share this episode and subscribe! To learn more about Buddhism through my free courses, click here: https://geni.us/freecourses Or get my book for beginners, The Buddhist Path to Joy , here: https://geni.us/buddhistpathtojoy May you and all beings be well.
Aug 22, 2023
In this guided meditation, we'll start with cultivating focus with an object by imagining light flowing down through the body. But then we switch to "object-less" meditation, which is less well known. As you practice, see if you can notice what it feels like to cultivate each type of focus. May you and all beings be well.
Jul 27, 2023
Barbie might be the last character you'd expect to be similar to the Buddha... but consider this: The beginning of Barbie's journey into the "real world" comes when she begins to reflect on death and impermanence. Sounds a lot like the story of Buddha's life to me! This episode offers a few thoughts for anyone about to see the hottest movie of the summer or who's just seen it and wants to reflect on its hidden spiritual meaning. Want to learn more about Buddha's life story and basic teachings? Check out my free email course on the Four Noble Truths: https://geni.us/4NobleTruths
