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Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life

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:

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00:30:16

Types of Buddhism // Overview of Buddhist history

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2021/10/15

If you've ever wondered how the different types of Buddhism developed -- like Zen, Tibetan, Theravada, Pure Land, etc. -- and what their basic similarities are, this video will walk you through an overview of that history! I'll explain the Buddha (when he lived and an overview of his teachings), major points in the development of the Buddhist traditions (like the spread of the dharma through what's now India and Nepal, the emergence of Mahayana and Vajrayana, and the Buddhist encounter with the

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00:17:37

What happens when we die? Buddhism's answer

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2021/10/13

What happens when we die? It's one of the biggest mysteries of human life, and all spiritual traditions offer an answer. But Tibetan Buddhism has incredibly extensive teachings about the death and rebirth process. You might have heard of the "Tibetan Book of the Dead" (actually a whole genre of literature and practices), and in this video I'll walk you through the process it describes of living this life with intention, passing through the death process as our body shuts down, then coming face to

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00:16:32

Green Tara introduction and mantra meditation

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2021/10/05

Green Tara's mantra (OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA) is famous and beloved in Tibet and elsewhere. In this short teaching and meditation practice, I'll give a brief introduction to Tara, and then (about minute 7) we'll chant her mantra together. So join me and get your green on! Want a free quick guide to rebirth in Tibetan Buddhism (e.g., the teachings of The Tibetan Book of the Dead)? Grab it here now: https://bit.ly/2Zl80UA --- Send in a voice message:

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00:27:02

Bodhichitta: The heart of Mahayana Buddhism

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2021/10/05

If you're interested in the teachings of Mahayana Buddhism, you've surely heard the term "bodhichitta." It's supposed to be the aspiration behind all of our dharma practice -- but what does it actually mean? "Bodhichitta" (also spelled bodhicitta) means the aspiration to wake up fully (i.e., realize our buddhahood or "become enlightened") in order to help everyone else wake up, too. The practices we do with this motivation might look similar to what we'd do if we just wanted more happiness in our

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00:35:36

What is karma? Ask a Buddhist

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2021/09/17

Karma is one of the most important teachings of Buddhism, but it's often misunderstood! Let's talk about what karma is (actions and their results), how mindfulness practice can help us create good karma, how hard times can help us burn off bad karma, and more. This video was recorded from a live Insight Timer teaching. To find me there and join future teachings live -- for free -- see: http://insig.ht/clairevillarreal Free email course on the Four Noble Truths (for beginners):

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00:25:21

Buddhism's Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2021/09/03

In Buddhism, the Three Jewels are the Buddha (the one who shows us the way to awakening), the Dharma (the teachings that wake us up), and the Sangha (our guides and friends on the path to awakening). Traditionally, Buddhists have taken refuge in these daily because they orient us toward the highest truth and help us remember there's more to life than the daily grind. Whether you're Buddhist or not, you can make the Three Jewels a part of your life to keep yourself oriented toward what's ultimately

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00:10:10

Meditation retreat as a way to deepen spiritual practice

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2021/07/29

Meditation retreats are a wonderful way to deepen your practice -- so in this video I'll share what retreat is, how you can do retreat, and the benefits this kind of practice brings. Whether you're curious about Buddhist retreats, interested in a 10-day vipassana retreat course, or just looking to unplug sometimes in daily life, the practice and attitude of retreat can help! Learn more about Elaine Aron’s research on highly sensitive people (HSPs) at her site: https://hsperson.com/ And find info

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00:34:00

Mantras in Tibetan Buddhism: what they are and how to...

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2021/07/23

In Tibetan Buddhism, mantras are sacred syllables that evoke the energy of a buddha. We say them to wake that divine energy up in ourselves. Mantras are intended to protect the mind from falling asleep to our true nature by reminding us that we have buddha nature. When we say them, we're calling on the energy of the buddha whose mantra we're saying (like Green Tara with OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA, or Avalokiteshvara with OM MANI PADME HUM). In this audio from a talk I did on Insight Timer, I'll

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00:26:01

Emptiness and buddha nature (from Insight Timer live...

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2021/07/13

Emptiness and buddha nature might sound like two different topics, but actually they're deeply interconnected, and both are vital to Mahayana Buddhism. "Emptiness" means that everything we experience in the world -- including our selves -- is empty of existing from its own side. Our bodies, for instance, are made of DNA from our parents and molecules from food, air, etc. But there's more to us than our bodies and even our conventional minds. We have buddha nature, and the way we can experience it

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00:25:35

The "dukkhometer" -- noticing what causes unease

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2021/05/20

Dukkha is an important word in Buddhism. It can mean anything from subtle unease -- thinking life could somehow be better -- to outright suffering. In this guided meditation, we'll notice what brings us dukkha and what doesn't. You might be surprised at what you discover! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddhist-wisdom/message

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00:29:21

Buddhism's Fourth Noble Truth: The path to freedom

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2021/05/20

Buddhism’s Fourth Noble Truth contains the entire Buddhist path to awakening (enlightenment). It states that there’s a path from unawakened existence, in which we’re always subject to dissatisfaction, to full awakening, a state beyond the understanding of our ordinary mind. We’ll talk about the eight steps along this path: skillful understanding, skillful thought, skillful speech, skillful action, skillful livelihood, skillful effort, skillful mindfulness, and skillful concentration. Get the free

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00:09:57

Meditating on impermanence via the breath

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2021/05/18

The Buddhist tradition teaches that everything is impermanent, but what does that mean? With this simple meditation, we'll pay attention to the flow of the breath, its pauses and its unceasing dynamism. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddhist-wisdom/message

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00:09:52

Pebble drops down: Guided imagery meditation for focus

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2021/05/18

In this guided meditation, we'll imagine a luminous pebble dropping down through the ocean until it comes to rest at the bottom. In the process, we focus the mind and drop it deeper into the body. If you enjoy meditations that use your imagination, this is a great way to get focused and reduce stress. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddhist-wisdom/message

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00:17:42

Space meditation

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2021/05/18

We often focus on the objects of mind -- thoughts, sensations, feelings, etc. -- without noticing the mind itself. In this guided meditation, we'll settle the mind and then shift our focus to the space in which all experience happens. As we get more comfortable with space, we'll stop filling it up with thoughts, busyness, and everything else that keeps us overloaded. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddhist-wisdom/message

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00:09:17

Guided meditation: Is this me?

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2021/05/18

Get this free mini-course that introduces you to each of the Four Noble Truths, with guided meditations, reflection questions, a reading list, and more: https://bit.ly/Bddhist4NTs Following classic Buddhist teachings, in this meditation we interrogate our experience with the simple question: "Is this me?" Is each breath, each bodily sensation, each thought really me? Or is my mind constantly weaving these together into a seemingly seamless self? --- Send in a voice message:

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00:13:55

Buddhism's third Noble Truth: awakening to our true...

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2021/05/18

For a free mini-course on the Four Noble Truths and how they can help us live more fulfilling lives, visit https://bit.ly/Bddhist4NTs. The third Noble Truth presents the goal of Buddhist practice and the ultimate Buddhist belief: the mind is luminous and fully aware by nature, and when that's uncovered, we've finally cut the root of ignorance. We've woken up. Called the truth of cessation, the Third Noble Truth teaches that it's possible for all dissatisfaction and unhappiness to cease, leaving us

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00:18:54

Buddhism's Second Noble Truth: The cause of human...

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2021/05/18

For a free mini-course on the Four Noble Truths and how they can help us live more fulfilling lives, visit https://bit.ly/Bddhist4NTs. In the first Noble Truth (see previous episode), the Buddha describes the human predicament: we keep chasing after things (or people or accomplishments) we think will satisfy our sense that there's something more, something better for us. But external things or relationships will never bring us lasting happiness; only connecting with our true nature can do that. In

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00:14:50

Buddhism's first Noble Truth: unsatisfactoriness of...

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2021/05/18

For a free mini-course on the Four Noble Truths and how they can help us live more fulfilling lives, visit https://bit.ly/Bddhist4NTs. The first of the Four Noble Truths is the one most people think they know, but it's also the most misunderstood. Often it's translated as "Life is suffering," which isn't very accurate. Instead, the Buddha taught that as long as we don't understand the nature of reality -- as long as we unconsciously think of ourselves as permanent, as external factors as bringing

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00:15:45

Intro to Buddhism's Four Noble Truths

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2021/05/10

These teachings are the foundations of Buddhist beliefs around the world, and in this episode you'll hear the story behind the Four Noble Truths: of the Buddha's spiritual quest for enlightenment. That quest is one that each of us can still make, and it's easier now that we have a guide to the path! Get this free mini-course that introduces you to each of the Four Noble Truths, with guided meditations, reflection questions, a reading list, and more: https://bit.ly/Bddhist4NTs --- Send in a voice

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00:09:11

Zima warrior meditation on the Space

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2020/12/11

This meditation is for fans of the improvised comedy sci-fi podcast Mission to Zyxx, in which there are Jedi-like "mystical warriors" called the Zima knights. But the Zimas are more like stoner hippies who train in the Space rather than the Force, so this track is pretty silly. 😜 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddhist-wisdom/message

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