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Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof

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Talks and Guided Meditations from Dharma Teacher, Therapist, and Mindfulness Coach Gregory Maloof.

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Bodily Fabrication Guided Meditation

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof ·

2021/04/10

This is a guided meditation on bodily fabrication. ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage. If you have been receiving benefit and want to support Gregory Maloof as a teacher directly, please donate HERE Follow Gregory on Instagram @gregorymaloofdharma To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing list. Join Wednesday Wake-Up Recording Live! Register HERE Intro and

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4/7/21 - Fabricating our Reality Part 1:...

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof ·

2021/04/10

This week we explore how the heart-mind unconsciously creates a sense of self through the interaction between awareness, body posture, breath, and energy movement. We then practice how to engage in the Buddhist practice of Bodily Fabrication to gain insight into how we can use body awareness for healing, self-compassion and release from stress and discontent. This talk includes a guided meditation on how to practice Bodily Fabrication. ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF Gregory Maloof is a western

44:24

3/31/21 - Mindfulness & Insight Part 3: How Exactly...

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof ·

2021/04/03

This week we discuss the incredible creative power of the heart-mind to bring together the raw material of the present moment in order to give us a sense of self, a sense of the world, and the feeling of becoming. The Buddha refers to this creative act as fabrication or Sankhara. One of the primary goals of insight meditation is to gain a deeper understanding of this creative process so we can un-fabricate suffering and fabricate a sense of ease and well-being in our lives. In this episode we

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3/24/21 - Mindfulness and Insight Meditation Part 2:...

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof ·

2021/03/28

This week we explore one of the most important distinctions between these two practices- what is the balance between Engagement and Equanimity? How do we know when to bring a calm, equanimous, non-reactive mind to the present moment versus a mind that curiously engages present moment reality to gain deeper wisdom? Understanding how to approach these two heart-mind qualities is one of the keys to deeper meditation practice. ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from

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3/17/21 - Mindfulness & Insight Meditation Part I:...

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof ·

2021/03/20

In this week's episode we begin a series exploring the similarities and differences between the ancient Buddhist practice of Insight Meditation and the modern version of Mindfulness Meditation. In particular we explore an overview of the many biases we bring to meditation practice that hinder our understanding of insight practice and prevent us from gaining the most important fruits of the meditative experience. ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth

48:23

3/10/21 - The Lessons of 2020 Part 3: How to Remain...

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof ·

2021/03/14

This week we conclude our 3-part series focused on using the stress, fear and trauma of the past year as an opportunity for healing and awakening. In this episode we unpack the nature of stress and discontent and consider how generosity, precepts and skillful effort can allow us to bring our best selves to the most challenging times in our lives. ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage. If you have been receiving benefit and want to

55:05

3/3/21 - The Lessons of 2020 Part 2: Skillful Speech...

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof ·

2021/03/06

Gregory talks skillful speech with NVC facilitator and fellow Dharma teacher Doyle Banks. About Doyle: Doyle Banks is an authorized Dharma teacher in the lineage of Ruth Denison and the vipassana (Insight Meditation) tradition of Buddhist meditation. He is also a mindfulness-based personal transformation trainer and coach. Doyle regularly offers live online and in-person classes on Compassionate Communication. He has recently released a self-paced, online course in which he teaches the Empathy

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Special Episode - The Embodied Being Breathing:...

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof ·

2021/03/01

A special guided meditation for your morning sits. Recorded on retreat with Gregory. Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage. If you have been receiving benefit and want to support Gregory Maloof as a teacher directly, please donate HERE Follow Gregory on Instagram @gregorymaloofdharma To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing list. Join Wednesday Wake-Up Recording Live! Register

44:10

2/10/21 - The Lessons of 2020 Part 1: The Truth of...

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof ·

2021/02/13

In this episode we look at the political, environmental, and societal upheaval that took place in the United States and around the world in relationship to the Buddha’s invitation to use the stress in our lives as a gateway to freedom. In this talk we clarify what the Buddha really meant by the ‘acceptance’ of suffering and how the universality of the fickleness and unpredictable nature of our world must first be honored before it can be used as a vehicle for transcendence. Gregory Maloof is a

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2/3/21 - The Skill of Turning Towards Suffering

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof ·

2021/02/08

In this week's episode we explore the various ways the heart and mind can hide and flee from facing the stress and struggles of human existence. We talk about how adept the mind is at protecting itself using the habits of suppression, denial, and repression. Conversely, we discuss how Buddhist psycho-spiritual practices are designed to give us the tools and mindset for overcoming our deepest wounds and greatest fears. Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage. If

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1/27/21 - The Triple Gem Part 3: Many Doorways to...

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof ·

2021/02/01

This week we concluded our 3-part journey exploring the history, psychology and practical application of the ancient practice of taking refuge in the triple gem. In this episode we explore the need for skilled mentors and supportive community on the path and the importance of establishing balance in our practice. We also discussed some of the shadow elements in spiritual community and the risk of our practice stagnating as a result of getting lost on the path. Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma

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1/20/21 - The Triple Gem Part 2: Safety & Security in...

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof ·

2021/01/23

This week we explore the traditional instructions related to taking refuge while clarifying some common misunderstandings. We also discussed how taking refuge in Dhamma can lessen doubt, and the historical importance of having awakened beings in 'Ideal' Sangha. Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage. He follows the traditional Buddhist practice of not charging for teachings. If you have been receiving benefit and want to support Gregory Maloof as a teacher

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1/13/21 - The Triple Gem Part 1: A Brief History of...

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof ·

2021/01/16

In this week’s episode we explore both the history and practical aspects of the ancient ritual of taking refuge in Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. We discuss how this ritual evolved out of pre-Buddhist culture and then supported meditators for several thousand years. We also consider how this practice shows up in present day American Buddhism and continues to offer us encouragement, protection and sustenance on our path towards awakening. Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison

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1/6/21 - Suffering in the Rain

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof ·

2021/01/11

This was a unique week for our podcast as our live meeting occurred on the day the United States Capitol was besieged during the voting confirmation for our president-elect. Several people were killed and representatives had to be evacuated. We spent the evening sharing our present moment experience and talked about how we can reduce struggle and stress by transforming the way we relate to it through anticipation and adaptation. This talk deals with Buddhist themes related to the 2nd Arrow Parable,

44:08

12/23/20 - Bowing to our Blessings Part 2: Caring...

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof ·

2020/12/25

This week we continue our exploration of generosity and gratitude by directing our attention to the shadow side of opening our hearts to others. This often-ignored topic is extremely important for a skillfully engaged Dharma. Whether you are caring for a family member, supporting a social cause or just lending a kind compassionate ear, using mindfulness to attune to the very process of generosity can decrease or prevent the very real conditions of compassion-stress and compassion-fatigue. Gregory

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12/16/20 - Bowing to our Blessings: The Spiritual...

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof ·

2020/12/18

In this week’s talk we explore why the Buddha declared generosity to be the cornerstone of spiritual practice. We discuss some of the inherited bias we have concerning generosity and how recalling the goodness in the world that lives alongside the suffering in our lives can lead to greater well-being, deep personal growth and profound awakening. Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage. He follows the traditional Buddhist practice of not charging for teachings. If

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12/9/20 - Happy Bodhi Day: Exploring the Significance...

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof ·

2020/12/13

This week we use the celebration of Bodhi Day as an opportunity to explore the significance of the Buddha’s enlightenment from a historical, psychological, and personal perspective. What do you imagine when you think of the word ‘enlightenment?’ What does spiritual awakening mean to you and do you consider it to be a worthy pursuit? What would it mean for you to show up each day with an unwavering commitment to fulfill your highest potential as a human being? We explore these questions and more on

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12/2/20 - Foundations of Well-Being: Celebration,...

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof ·

2020/12/05

In this week’s episode we explore why learning to celebrate the goodness in ourselves and the world is important in facilitating personal growth and awakening. We discuss the relationship between celebration and the cultivation of gratitude and look at the similarities between how both Buddhism and Western Psychology encourage celebration as a form of psychological integration, skillful means and even an act of reverence for life itself. Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth

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11/18/20 - The 3rd Foundation of Mindfulness - Part...

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof ·

2020/11/21

In this week's talk we explore some basic differences between Buddhist frameworks and Western psychology when it comes to understanding the nature of thoughts and emotions. In particular, we draw attention to how Buddhist frameworks emphasize process and causality and invite us to consider our inner world as a dynamic heart-mind dance rich in wisdom for our awakening. Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage. He follows the traditional Buddhist practice of not

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11/11/20- The Sacred Practice of Renunciation: Part 2...

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof ·

2020/11/13

What does it really mean to let go? What exactly are we letting go of and what do we get in return? This week we complete our series by exploring how the activities of mindfulness, loving kindness, and a commitment to precepts are actually practices of renunciation. We take a detailed look into how these tools clear out stress, remove discontentment and open the heart and mind to make room for generosity, resilience, community, gratitude and authentic healing. Gregory Maloof follows the traditional

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