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Tea with Mara

Audio recordings of live Dharma Talks and Meditations offered in Virtual Reality for the Together with TRIPP community, and the Two Hands Sangha by Rev. George Beecher.

religion & spirituality buddhism

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00:43:45

Not To But Through

Tea with Mara ·

2025/03/21

"Not To But Through" is a Dharma talk and brief guided meditation inspired by a community member on how we aren't actually pushed and pulled by the past or present, but that it is we who are doing the pushing and pulling. This is what the Buddha was teaching when he spoke about craving. I hope you find something useful in this one! Enjoy!https://bio.reverendgeorgebeecher.com

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00:40:25

Big Wheel Keep On Turning

Tea with Mara ·

2025/03/17

"Big Wheel Keep On Turning" is a dharma talk that picks up where we left off last Sunday in Two Hands Sangha, after the Buddha's awakening, when he meets his five ascetic friends and delivers the first sermon Setting In Motion The Wheel of The Dhamma. I open with some references to CCR's song, because of course I did. I'm not sorry. I hope the fun we had helps to deliver the importance of this critical teaching. Enjoy! https://bio.reverendgeorgebeecher.com

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00:49:18

Hand Me Down Habits

Tea with Mara ·

2025/03/14

**Improved Promo Text**“Hand Me Down Habits” is a Dharma talk and guided meditation (32:00) exploring our generational habit energy; the conditioning and trauma we sometimes inherit—and unwittingly carry forward. The good news is, we can also learn to change these patterns and break the cycle. This heartfelt session offers insights and tools to recognize and transform inherited habit energies, opening the door to greater freedom and compassion. I hope it provides something meaningful and relevant

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00:47:28

In The Beninging

Tea with Mara ·

2025/03/10

"In The Beninging" is a dharma talk offered at Two Hands Sangha which was an impromptu paraphrasing of the Buddha's origin story taking from sources such as Thich Nhat Hanh's "Old Path White Clouds", various sutras, and some creative license. I wanted to give a quick and dirty backstory of the Buddha for some new Sangha mates who might not be familiar. I hope you'll find something useful and nothing (too) offensive in this one.

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00:51:31

The Risks and Rewards of Trust

Tea with Mara ·

2025/03/01

"The Risks and Rewards of Trust" is a dharma talk and guided meditation (31:21) addressing whether the risks of connection are worth the pain of broken trust. Trusting others can feel like a gamble. Some say keeping people at a distance is the safest way to avoid pain. Others believe trust is essential for connection. So where’s the middle path? In this talk, we explore detachment vs. non-attachment, the fear of trust, and the Buddha’s teachings on wise friendship (kalyāṇa-mitta). Trust

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00:36:06

Letting Go of Foreboding Joy

Tea with Mara ·

2025/02/24

"Letting Go of Foreboding Joy" is a dharma talk offered at Two Hands Sangha that asks "How often do we find ourselves bracing for impact just when life is at its best?" That creeping sense that joy can’t last—that if we let ourselves fully feel happiness, something bad must be waiting around the corner. Join us as we unpack the practice of holding joy lightly, trusting the ebb and flow of life, and reclaiming our right to experience happiness

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00:50:39

Five Kinds of Joy

Tea with Mara ·

2025/02/21

“Five Kinds of Joy” is a Dharma talk and brief guided meditation (37:29) about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention in Buddhist spaces—joy. It’s easy to think Buddhism is all about suffering, but the truth is, the Buddha wasn’t interested in suffering for suffering’s sake. He was interested in freedom—in uncovering happiness and learning how to sustain it. This talk explores how joy naturally arises from practice, why we often overlook it, and how we can actively cultivate more of it

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00:43:54

Inviting My Younger Self To Tea

Tea with Mara ·

2025/02/14

"Inviting My Younger Self To Tea" is a Dharma talk inspired by the viral TikTok trend #metmyyoungerselfforcoffee (which itself was inspired by a beautiful poem by Jennie Cecelia) and the Buddha’s teachings on impermanence. It’s about looking back with kindness, seeing how we’ve grown, and realizing that we are never as stuck as we think. Through self-reflection, a little nostalgia, and mindfulness, we explore what it means to meet ourselves with compassion—past, present, and future. Enjoy

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00:32:53

Don't Borrow Tomorrow's Trouble

Tea with Mara ·

2025/02/10

“Don’t Borrow Tomorrow’s Trouble” is a Dharma talk offered at Two Hands Sangha inspired by some quotes from Rebecca Yarros' wildly popular book Fourth Wing about staying present. It's about how our minds race ahead, worrying about what hasn’t happened or clinging to what has. Through Fourth Wing, the Buddha’s teachings, and a little BookTok fun, we unpack how we get "taken in" by fear and regret —and how mindfulness helps us stand firm.

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00:46:57

Facing Fear, Finding Refuge

Tea with Mara ·

2025/02/07

"Facing Fear, Finding Refuge" is a Dharma talk and brief guided meditation (27:56) exploring how we meet today’s uncertainties head-on…while still finding solace in the present moment. This talk dives into why fear can actually be our teacher—showing us what matters most—and how refuge in mindfulness allows us to regroup, breathe, and remember life’s simple joys. Enjoy!https://bio.reverendgeorgebeecher.com

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00:42:30

Self Sabotage and Karma

Tea with Mara ·

2025/02/03

“Self Sabotage and Karma” is a Dharma talk reflecting on how our unexamined actions (and inaction) create the conditions we find ourselves in—personally and collectively. This talk explores how blame, habit patterns, and ignorance of interdependence can keep us stuck, and how understanding karma can help us move toward skillful, compassionate engagement. Enjoy!https://bio.reverendgeorgebeecher.com

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00:51:25

Tools, Not Rules

Tea with Mara ·

2025/01/31

"Tools, Not Rules" is a Dharma talk and brief guided meditation exploring how we engage with social media and media in general in a balanced, intentional way. This talk asks more questions than it answers, and invites us to reflect on how we use our attention, set boundaries, and maintain ethical engagement. Do we walk away from social media completely? Do we indulge in it completely? Somewhere in between? Let's get into it. Enjoy!https://bio.reverendgeorgebeecher.com/

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00:41:58

Not Less Through Loss

Tea with Mara ·

2025/01/27

“Not Less Through Loss” is a Dharma talk offered at Two Hands Sangha exploring resilience, hope, and the potential for growth in the face of life’s challenges. This talk reminds us that loss doesn’t diminish our worth or potential—it’s an opportunity to rise, to thrive, and to see beyond what we think defines us. Enjoy! https://bio.reverendgeorgebeecher.com

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00:45:55

The Dharma of Dianogas

Tea with Mara ·

2025/01/24

“The Dharma of Dianogas” is a Dharma talk and brief guided meditation (31:25) exploring how a simple shift in awareness can soften anger, reduce stress, and spark compassion—even when everyday annoyances dial our frustration up. We talk about how recognizing our heightened baseline of irritability can turn a biting response into a mindful one. Dependent origination and mindfulness related through Star Wars, with a splash of Spinal Tap. Enjoy! http://bio.reverendgeorgebeecher.com

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00:41:45

Nobody Said It Was Easy

Tea with Mara ·

2025/01/20

"Nobody Said It Was Easy" is a Dharma talk exploring the challenges and rewards of living with integrity. We dive into why the Noble Path isn’t the "comfortable" path, but the "worthwhile" one—how aligning with our values can bring us peace, even when it’s not easy. I share personal reflections, practical examples, and encouragement for staying true when life gets tough. Enjoy!

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00:51:42

The Threefold Training

Tea with Mara ·

2025/01/17

“The Threefold Training” is a dharma talk and guided meditation (33:04) on how to cultivate ethics, concentration, and wisdom for a more stable and compassionate life. I share personal stories and practical tips on weaving Sīla, Samādhi, and Paññā into our daily routines—especially when life gets chaotic. I hope it offers some clarity and ease. Enjoy!

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00:44:08

Information, Knowledge, and Knowing

Tea with Mara ·

2025/01/06

"Information, Knowledge, and Knowing" is a dharma talk offered at Two Hands Sangha on the difference between these things, and how to help stay safe and sane in the midst of the onslaught of information we are inundated with every day. I hope this will offer some relief, as it's been especially chaotic this week for many people. Enjoy!

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00:49:21

Where Once I was Blind

Tea with Mara ·

2025/01/03

"Where Once I Was Blind" is a Dharma talk and guided meditation inspired by my experience of getting eyeglasses I've needed for 20 years or more, which led me to reflect on The Buddha's thoughts on having "Dust in the eyes" and of clear seeing. I hope it will be a fun and funny way to hear these teachings, perhaps for your first time (at least in this way)! Enjoy! And Happy New Year!

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00:34:58

NYEEE 2024 Intention Setting Ceremony

Tea with Mara ·

2024/12/30

"NYEEE 2024 Intention Setting Ceremony" is the Two Hands Sangha dharma talk portion of our 2024 New Years Eve Eve Eve Intention Setting Ceremony! It was a beautiful evening of sangha lighting candles and setting our intentions for 2025 and enjoying community! I hope you find something useful in this talk to help you live 2025 with Intentions that lead you to the wholesome. Enjoy!

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00:42:10

We Know The Way

Tea with Mara ·

2024/12/27

"We Know The Way" is a dharma talk and brief guided meditation that draws on the wisdom of The Buddha, with a little help from Einstein and Moana, to help us understand how we don't have to suffer at the holidays because of past family trauma and storylines that we are stuck in. We can use the practice to write new storylines and give us our happiness and joy back. I hope this lands for someone who needs it. Enjoy!

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