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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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00:17:16

Buddhist teachings for beginners on impermanence...

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2022/05/10

If you've ever wondered what the most important teaching in Buddhism is, now you know! If you understand impermanence -- that things are constantly changing -- then the rest of Buddha's teachings make sense. There are two levels to this constant change or flow: "gross" and subtle. The first level refers to the changes we notice, like when a wildfire burns through a community, transforming it overnight. At the subtlest level, science shows us that the subatomic particles that make up the atoms of

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00:08:05

Buddhism & nihilism: what's the difference? 🤔

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2022/05/06

I was listening to a Radiolab episode recently (link & description below) that was all about nihilism and why it seems to be having a moment right now. It got me thinking about the difference between Buddhism, with all its talk about how nothing is inherently existent, we're all going to die, etc., and proper nihilism. The difference? Buddha nature! After we strip away everything, there's still a luminous layer of reality according to Buddhist teachings. Radiolab episode:

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00:07:13

May the 4th be with you | Star Wars and Buddhism

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2022/05/04

Happy May the 4th, fellow Star Wars nerds! 🤓 If, like me, you've ever wondered, "Is the Force real?" then this video is for you! I'll share a few thoughts on ideas from Buddhism and Asian martial arts about the life force energy (qi, chi, prana, etc.) that circulates through the body and through the world around us. And did you know that when George Lucas came up with the Jedi, he was inspired in part by Zen Buddhism? Yep. So nerd out with me, and if you have other Star Wars/Buddhism questions,

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00:01:45

Jesus in the bardo: happy Easter, y'all!

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2022/04/17

Every Easter, I think about the similarities between the Tibetan teachings about the transition from one life to the next -- that we die, experience an in-between state called the bardo of becoming, and then take shape again in our next lifetime. I hope the story of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection helps you reflect on what you're ready to leave behind and how you'd like to be reborn. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddhist-wisdom/message

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00:28:25

Awakening, nirvana, buddhahood: the ultimate freedom

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2022/04/15

The Buddha taught that awakening is our ticket out of an endless round of deaths and rebirths. But these days, many folks don't believe in rebirth and wonder if nirvana is real. So let's talk about what full awakening means and the ways different traditions describe it. For more on karma, rebirth, nirvana, and more basic Buddhist teachings, see my book, The Buddhist Path to Joy: https://geni.us/buddhistpathtojoy The previous teachings in this mini-series: Karma and how to tidy yours up:

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00:32:31

Rebirth: how karma shapes our lifetimes

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2022/04/08

There's no "self" in Buddhism, so what gets reborn? Do we keep connecting with loved ones lifetime after lifetime? And most important: what can we do now to optimize our chances of a good rebirth? For more on karma, rebirth, nirvana, and more basic Buddhist teachings, see my book, The Buddhist Path to Joy: https://geni.us/buddhistpathtojoy The previous teaching in this mini-series (karma and how to tidy yours up): https://youtu.be/yWrOvRUodck May you and all beings be well. --- Send in a voice

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00:14:17

Guided meditation: Noticing dukkha (unease) and...

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2022/03/29

Dukkha (unease or unsatisfactoriness) is the main problem the Buddhist tradition helps us solve. In this meditation, you'll be guided to notice mental and physical states of unease, stress, or discomfort and offer yourself compassion in response. For more on Buddhist basics, see my new book, The Buddhist Path to Joy, available free through April 1 (2022): https://geni.us/buddhistpathtojoy May you and all beings be well. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:14:17

What is karma? Buddhist teachings on improving your...

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2022/03/29

If you’ve ever wondered what karma is or how to get rid of bad karma, you’re not alone. We all have felt the effects of bad karma in our life, but what is it and how do you get rid of it? The term karma is a Sanskrit word that refers to a causality in Buddhism. Karma is not something that you can see; just like electricity, it is invisible. It is a process, a law of nature. The good news is that we can counteract negative karma from the past when we cultivate positive karma. For more on karma,

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00:01:00

My book is free today through Friday (4/1)!

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2022/03/28

You can check out my new book about the Four Noble Truths, The Buddhist Path to Joy, for free this week! Available worldwide. https://geni.us/buddhistpathtojoy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddhist-wisdom/message

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00:05:08

How to prepare to take refuge? (part 3 of 3)

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2022/03/26

If you’ve decided to take refuge (become a Buddhist), what should you do to get ready? It’s not rocket science, but this is a significant commitment, so here are some ideas for anyone who wants to take this step. If you’ve ever wondered how to become a Buddhist, this episode is for you! My friend and colleague Loppon Yudron Wangmo shares her insights on what refuge means – and if you want to take refuge with her, live on Zoom, then register at the link below. Register to take refuge:

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00:00:29

My first book is coming out Monday -- for free!

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2022/03/26

Happy Saturday, friends, and keep an eye on your feed this Monday (March 28) for a link to grab my first book, The Buddhist Path to Joy, for free! May you and all beings be well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddhist-wisdom/message

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00:11:35

Taking refuge in Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha: what...

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2022/03/25

Taking refuge is how you become a Buddhist and commit to waking up out of samsara (the endless cycle of deaths and rebirths). You can meditate and get lots of benefit from Buddhist practices without taking refuge, but deciding to walk the dharma path is a significant moment in the spiritual path. If you’ve ever wondered how to become a Buddhist, this episode is for you! My friend and colleague Loppon Yudron Wangmo shares her insights on what refuge means – and if you want to take refuge with her,

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00:40:38

What is refuge in the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, &...

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2022/03/23

What does it mean to take refuge in the three jewels (Buddha, dharma, and sangha), and what’s the benefit of taking refuge? Do you have to be Buddhist to practice meditation? If you’ve ever wondered how to become a Buddhist, this episode is for you! My friend and colleague Loppon Yudron Wangmo shares her insights on what refuge means – and if you want to take refuge with her, live on Zoom, then register at the link below. Register to take refuge:

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00:19:23

How to connect with a spiritual teacher: Loppon...

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2022/03/21

In the third part of my conversation with my dharma friend Loppon Yudron Wangmo, she explains how to request teachings and make a good connection with a spiritual teacher. Did you know that it’s traditional to ask a teacher for instructions on a certain topic? And Loppon-la shares why it’s good not just to learn from famous teachers (like the Dalai Lama, Pema Chodron, and so many others) but also to have a teacher who knows you personally. I hope you’ll join us for more of this conversation with a

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00:12:14

Loppon Yudron Wangmo on the Dudjom Tersar and...

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2022/03/18

In the second part of my conversation with my dharma friend Loppon Yudron Wangmo, she explains the lineage she teaches in, the Dudjom Tersar, and her approach to teaching at Mayum Mountain, her foundation. Plus she shares the benefits of ngondro or the foundational/preliminary practices students of Tibetan Buddhism do before engaging in Vajrayana practices, Dzogchen, or Mahamudra. I hope you’ll join us for more of this conversation with a wonderful contemporary female Buddhist teacher. Part 1 (this

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00:23:57

Creativity and passion: meditating on the fire element

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2022/03/18

In this meditation, we start with connecting to the earth to cool down excessive fire, then use the breath to fan the embers of deficient fire. Finally, we rest in a warm heart. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddhist-wisdom/message

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00:31:55

How I became a Buddhist: Loppon Yudron Wangmo shares...

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2022/03/15

Y’all, I’m so pleased to introduce you to a dharma teacher I follow and admire, Loppon Yudron Wangmo. She’s a Western-born teacher who’s now based in California, and in this conversation she shares how she became a Buddhist in the first place, how her practice deepened, what it’s like to do long retreat in the Tibetan tradition, and what it’s been like becoming a teacher (Loppon) in the Nyingma lineage. Stay tuned for next week’s conversation with Yudron Wangmo about what it means to take refuge in

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00:26:06

Grounding with earth energy: meditation for centering...

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2022/03/11

This past Thursday I offered an afternoon meditation for the Mind Body Spirit Institute of the Jung Center Houston. It was all about using earth energy at the end of a workday, and I want to offer it to you now! If you'd like to sign up for the live weekly meditations the MBSI offers, click here: https://bit.ly/3KF1gmK And to register for my free Four Noble Truths course, click here: https://bit.ly/4NTsBuddh May you and all beings be well. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:19:19

The power of vast aspirations: talk and meditation

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2022/03/03

For the next two weeks, it's Losar (Tibetan New Year), a special time to reflect on who we want to "grow up" to be this year. In this quick talk and meditation (starting at 6:08), I'll explain why it's not just spiritual narcissism to aspire to become a fully awakened being. Instead, a vast aspiration like that points us in the direction of our true selves. Then I guide a meditation to lead you through the process of connecting with your deepest aspirations and receiving blessings from your wise

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00:04:01

Happy Losar (Tibetan New Year)! And a mindset...

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life ·

2022/03/03

Happy Losar (Tibean New Year)! May this new year bring you and yours safety, growth, wisdom, and all auspicious things. ⁠ ⁠ These next two weeks are a perfect time to reconnect with your own sacred energy and cultivate positive qualities as much as possible. If you're making a donation to support Ukraine, take a moment to rejoice in the difference it can make in someone's life. If you're sitting down to meditate, set an intention not just to get calmer for the next 20 minutes but to transform your

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