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Pragmatic Buddhism

Pragmatic Buddhism

Welcome to Pragmatic Buddhism, a podcast offering down-to-earth Dharma talks, mindful reflections, and unscripted conversations for curious minds. We explore the intersection of ancient insight and modern life, weaving together Buddhist teachings, psychology, neuroscience, and lived experience. Whether you"re new to meditation or a longtime practitioner, this podcast invites you into a path of authentic awareness, compassionate acceptance, and wise action without dogma, jargon, or

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00:09:08

You Are Perfect in This Moment (And Can Always Get...

Pragmatic Buddhism ·

2025/10/31

Why is it so hard to show ourselves the same compassion we freely offer others? In this talk, Glenn from the Columbus sangha reflects on the “mirror of rigorous self-honesty” and how it can open the door to self-compassion. Drawing on Suzuki Roshi’s phrase, “Everything is perfect, and it could always get better,” Glenn reflects on how to see ourselves clearly, accept the present moment fully, and embody the Pragmatic Buddhist ethic of awareness, acceptance, and action.

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00:35:46

Craving, Aversion, and the Trouble With Control

Pragmatic Buddhism ·

2025/10/24

Why do we suffer even when we’re doing everything “right”? In this conversation, Danielle and the St. Louis sangha reflect on craving, aversion, and delusion — and why they keep us stuck in cycles of dissatisfaction. From the middle way to Buddhism’s love of lists, we explore how practice helps us feel more content by accepting life as it is.

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00:46:57

Craving, Addiction, and the Search for Contentment

Pragmatic Buddhism ·

2025/10/17

We started talking about the Four Ennobling Realities but this episode emerged as an honest conversation about craving and addiction. From grief to donuts to dating apps, Danielle and the St. Louis sangha explore how craving shapes our lives, why avoidance often makes things worse, and how Buddhist practice can open a path toward freedom and contentment.

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00:33:51

Words Shape the Path: From Noble Truths to Ennobling...

Pragmatic Buddhism ·

2025/10/10

What’s the difference between a “truth” and a “reality”? In this episode on the Four Ennobling Realities, Danielle explains why Pragmatic Buddhism shifts the language of the Four Noble Truths. Together, the St Louis sangha reflects on suffering, practice, and the power of words to open or close us to insight.

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00:10:10

The Parable of the Arrow of Suffering

Pragmatic Buddhism ·

2025/10/03

The Buddha said that being human means being shot with arrows of suffering. But too often, we keep stabbing ourselves with the same arrow. In this short talk, Joe from the Columbus sangha shares a candid reflection on how we relate to our pain, sometimes using it for attention, sometimes burying it, sometimes replaying it over and over. Through Buddhist practice, we can learn another way: compassion, presence, and release.

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00:43:02

Enlightenment and the Self: Stories We Tell

Pragmatic Buddhism ·

2025/09/26

We’re often told to “be true to yourself” but what if the self isn’t a fixed thing at all? In this episode of Pragmatic Buddhism, Danielle reflects on enlightenment and the self, showing how our identities are shaped by experience, culture, and change. Together with the St. Louis sangha, we consider how seeing the self as a story can help us respond to life with more intention and less suffering.

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00:39:26

Why Enlightenment Isn’t Just About You

Pragmatic Buddhism ·

2025/09/19

When we meditate, reflect, and live more mindfully, the effects reach far beyond ourselves. In this conversation with the St. Louis sangha, Danielle explores enlightenment as a practice that balances self-care with service to others. Using stories, metaphors, and real-life examples, we reflect on how our drops of practice can help clear the pond for everyone.

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00:39:07

Enlightenment as a Verb: Living the Practice

Pragmatic Buddhism ·

2025/09/12

What if enlightenment wasn’t something you achieved once and for all, but something you do? In this talk, Danielle discusses awakening with the St Louis sangha as a living, ongoing process. Drawing from Buddhist teachings and everyday experience, we explore how seeing enlightenment as a verb can transform how we approach meditation, compassion, and the choices we make each day.

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00:39:25

Realization: What Enlightenment Really Means

Pragmatic Buddhism ·

2025/09/05

Enlightenment can sound mysterious, even unreachable. But in Buddhism, realization isn’t about becoming perfect — it’s about seeing clearly. In this conversation with the St Louis sangha, Danielle unpacks what realization means, how it differs from popular myths about enlightenment, and how our practice can help us recognize moments of awakening in daily life.

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00:38:01

Not-Self: Letting Go of the Story of “Me”

Pragmatic Buddhism ·

2025/08/29

What if the “self” you defend, protect, and try to perfect isn’t as solid as it seems? In this conversation with the St. Louis sangha, Danielle unpacks the Buddhist teaching of not-self (anatta), the third of the Three Marks of Existence. Together, we explore how this insight can help us relate to ourselves and others with more openness, less fear, and deeper compassion.

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00:52:40

Living with Life’s Discontent

Pragmatic Buddhism ·

2025/08/22

We all want to avoid pain, boredom, and disappointment — yet these feelings are part of life. In Buddhism, this is called dukkha, the second of the Three Marks of Existence. In this conversation with the St. Louis sangha, Danielle unpacks what dukkha really means, why it’s more than just “suffering,” and how accepting its place in the human experience can actually free us to enjoy life more fully.

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00:43:44

Nothing Lasts Forever And That’s the Point

Pragmatic Buddhism ·

2025/08/15

Everything changes yet we often resist it. In this episode of Pragmatic Buddhism, Danielle explores the Buddhist teaching of impermanence and why embracing change can bring freedom from fear and clinging. Recorded live with the St. Louis sangha, this talk offers practical ways to see impermanence not as loss, but as life’s natural flow.

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00:47:24

Seeing Clearly: The Three Marks of Existence

Pragmatic Buddhism ·

2025/08/08

Everything changes. Stress is part of life. And the “self” isn’t as solid as it seems. In this opening episode of Pragmatic Buddhism, sociologist and Buddhist teacher Danielle joins the St. Louis sangha to explore the Three Marks of Existence — impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, and not-self — and how these core Buddhist teachings can help us meet change with clarity, compassion, and mindfulness.

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