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Wisdom and Compassion

Buddhism for here and now. The Wisdom and Compassion podcast is an offering of Dekeling, a Buddhist community in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to sharing the principles and practices of Buddhism in an accessible and inclusive way, to human beings everywhere. We support your right to awaken to your spiritual potential in whatever way inspires you.

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30:54

Shall I Practice the Mahayana or the Vajrayana?

Wisdom and Compassion ·

2024/04/07

The choice between practicing Mahayana or Vajrayana Buddhism is deeply personal and depends on individual inclinations, aspirations, and circumstances. Mahayana Buddhism emphasizes the cultivation of compassion and the aspiration to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings, while Vajrayana Buddhism offers advanced teachings and practices for those seeking rapid spiritual transformation through methods such as deity yoga, tantra, and guru devotion. Ultimately, the decision

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7:10

Tendrel

Wisdom and Compassion ·

2024/04/05

In Buddhism, "tendrel" (Tibetan: རྟེན་འབྲེལ་) refers to the concept of interdependence or interconnectedness. It is closely related to the Buddhist principle of dependent origination (pratītyasamutpāda), which teaches that all phenomena arise in dependence upon causes and conditions.The term "tendrel" is commonly used in Tibetan Buddhism, where it signifies the intricate web of connections between all phenomena. It emphasizes the idea that everything in the universe is interconnected and

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27:39

Compassion: What are we afraid of?

Wisdom and Compassion ·

2024/03/23

Compassion is the wish that the suffering of others be relieved. It's also the wish that the causes of that suffering be dispelled. When learning compassion practices, people sometimes express fear. What are we afraid of? Vulnerability, fear of boundaries dissolving, fear of overwhelm, inadequacy; there are so many places we could find resistance to experiencing direct and intimate contact with our own suffering and the suffering of the world. Is is possible that experiencing compassion

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25:43

Generosity: Can We Offer Fearlessness to the World?

Wisdom and Compassion ·

2024/03/23

In Buddhism, one of the greatest generosities is to remove fear and the causes of fear for other beings. How can we practice generosity by offering fearlessness to others? What does fearlessness look like? To alleviate suffering brought about by fear, to promote safety and security, to empower and liberate others—or at least not to oppress them, is a start. Generosity, including the removal of fear, is an expression of compassion and wisdom in Buddhist practice. It requires understanding

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17:20

Speaking of Giraffes and Dharma

Wisdom and Compassion ·

2024/03/22

In this episode I am remembering and sharing memories of my own American dharma teacher's teachings and teaching style. Even thinking about it now inspires my practice and my own teaching. He was humble and remarkably simple in his delivery—but years later I realize how much truth was in every sentence. You can listen to some of the teachings he gave in this last years here, too. The collection has transcripts as well as audio recordings.

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31:10

Five Elements Guided Meditation

Wisdom and Compassion ·

2020/10/26

A meditation in the Five Elements. Jogen Sensei is a Zen Priest, as well as a facilitator. You can further explore his facilitation and teachings at solisluna.org

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24:56

Guided Body Scan Meditation

Wisdom and Compassion ·

2020/09/23

The body scan is an effective way to begin or nurture a meditation practice. It helps establish mindfulness. The purpose is to tune in to your body—to connect to the direct experience of the physical body—and to notice all sensations without judgement or commentary. Many people find the body scan relaxing. This makes it pleasant to do, so it's one of the ways beginners can be motivated to increase time spent in formal mediation. It can easily be done lying down, which means it's a good

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31:58

Doubt is Your Friend

Wisdom and Compassion ·

2020/08/08

Doubt is one of the five hindrances. Doubt is also an essential element of practice. In this episode we look at the different kinds of doubt and how to navigate each. We also learn from the Buddha's teachings on the Kalama Sutra about how to know which teachings are true.

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21:50

Indestructible Ease and Joy

Wisdom and Compassion ·

2020/07/14

In this short podcast, Lama Lekshe talks about how to discover 'indestructible' ease and joy. This is a 'pocket practice'. You CAN take it with you--dozens of times each day.

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Short Chenrezig Compassion Practice

Wisdom and Compassion ·

2020/06/11

In Buddhism, Avalokitesvara bodhisattva is regarded as the embodiment of compassion. The Tibetans call this embodiment Chenrezig—the ‘one who watches with a steady gaze.’ To do this practice, take refuge in the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. Recognize the universal wish of sentient beings to be from suffering and its causes—while imprisoned in the context of delusion, oppression, hatred and greed. Allow yourself to feel the tension in between their wish to be free and the

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30:24

Practicing In Isolation on Full Moon June 5 - Saka...

Wisdom and Compassion ·

2020/06/03

Celebrating Saka Dawa Duchen while in IsolationSaka Dawa Duchen is on June 5th in 2020In the Tibetan tradition, Saka Dawa is a month of celebration of the birth, enlightenment and passing [Skt. Parinirvana] of the Buddha Shakyamuni. Dawa means ‘month’ in Tibetan. The term Saka comes from Tibetan astrology—the Saka star is associated with the full moon of this month. Saka Dawa observations take place in the fourth Tibetan month of each year, which in 2020 begins on May 23 and ends on June

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15:54

Simple Compassionate Abiding Meditation - 1

Wisdom and Compassion ·

2020/05/23

In order to be able to stay present in the experience of suffering, we have to able to rest there. Bringing awareness to the suffering of ourselves and others is a very loving thing to do. It also strengthens endurance in times of suffering. In the process of doing this, we can discover that pain and suffering are not the same. Practicing this simple meditation extends stability and the energy to be able to stay with suffering, which expands our ability to love. The practice can be done as

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17:56

Death will Come

Wisdom and Compassion ·

2020/05/17

Death comes. Then what? Death is inevitable, so knowing how to integrate it is necessary, but what we might not know is that inside death are a number of beautiful teachings on life. The music in this episode was written and shared by Chad Crouch from Podington Bear, in Portland, Oregon. Thanks, Chad. Download the album at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chad_Crouch/Drifter Thanks to Thomas for getting our podcasts up for sharing. Thanks to the whole Monday Night Group for

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27:12

The Sweet Joy of the Way

Wisdom and Compassion ·

2020/05/09

Live in joy, in love, Even among those who hate.Live in joy, in health. Even among the afflicted.Live in joy, in peace, Even among the troubled.Look within. Be still. Free from fear and attachment, Know the sweet joy of the way.—The Buddha, from the DhammapadaWhen things pile up and when we get overwhelmed, it’s easy to leave our natural state of ease and joy and to enter into a constricted state. We might even mistakenly identify this as virtue if we do it during a solemn time. But to do

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19:37

Bring More Joy into Your Life

Wisdom and Compassion ·

2020/05/03

In challenging times, how do you cultivate more joy? If you're suffering, one way is to suffer better. Who knew? Hear this and three other ways to increase joy. All of these practices can be used any time, any place. Buddhism has so many tools for waking up to the life you have, regardless of circumstances. The music in this episode was written and shared by Chad Crouch from Podington Bear, in Portland, Oregon. Thanks, Chad. Download the album at

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19:04

Calm Abiding in the Midst of a Storm

Wisdom and Compassion ·

2020/04/29

Everything you need to awaken is right here, right now. It's your life. Will you live it? Dekeling, in Tibetan, means 'a place of happiness'. Our offering is to support for your dharma practice & your life in an accessible, inclusive way. All are welcome. All are very welcome. https://www.dekeling.online/ The music for this episode is “Starlight” - by Podington Bear of Portland, Oregon - soundofpicture.com Life is a collaboration. Thanks, Chad.

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