A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Centered"

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Maybe the Buddha Knew Something"

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Focused on the Breath"

AN 10.01 The purpose of ethics, leading step by step to liberation.AN 10.02 There’s no need to make a wish to get enlightened; it happens naturally when the conditions are there. AN 10.03 The Buddha teaches how, like a tree that grows due to its leaves, liberation follows when ethics is present. AN 10.04 Sāriputta teaches how, like a tree that grows due to its leaves, liberation follows when ethics is present. AN 10.05 Ānanda teaches how, like a tree that grows due to its leaves, liberation follows

Explores the Buddhist perspective on human suffering and morality, particularly in the face of impermanence and natural & man-made disaster. It highlights the core Buddhist teachings of wholesome action, avoiding evil, and purifying the mind, as guided by principles like the Eightfold Path and the Ten Good Acts. It emphasizes the truth of karma and interdependence, illustrating how actions and conditions shape our lives and connect us all. It then introduces the teachings of Shinran Shoni...

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This audio, "Your Mind, A Sanctuary Unlocking Timeless Secrets for Focus and Calm," delves into **ancient Buddhist wisdom** to help individuals cultivate a calm and focused mind in a constantly moving world. It emphasizes that the secrets to achieving clarity and transforming one's mind into a sanctuary of peace are already within us. The audio presents **three timeless secrets** to achieve this:

In this episode, we reflect on why gratitude is a foundational skill to weathering the difficulties and challenges of life.

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Stand Outside Your Thoughts"

Anger is a universal "flame" that can ignite in anyone's life, regardless of gender, age, or status. ◦ It's often sparked by unkind words or fanned by unmet expectations. ◦ This fire burns our rationality, turns words into hurtful sparks, creates painful rifts in relationships, and consumes itself in sleepless nights and restless minds. ◦ Examples include frustration from workplace misunderstandings, emotional outbursts in family conflicts, or self-d...

Rev. Enya Sapp leads a retreat on the Lankavatara Sutra in August 2025. This sutra is one of the most important Zen texts and also one of the most obscure. Legend has it that Bodhidharma handed this text to his disciples saying, "this is all you need". However its profound teaching is often abandoned for other texts which feel more accessible to practitioners. Rev. Enya seeks to help us persevere and find success with the Lankavatara. She encourages us to accept the 'cup of tea' that is the L...

SPP25 - Seven Bodhisattva Archetypes - Manjushri - Jozen Jonathon Fielder - April 12th, 2025 Faces of Compassion - Week 2 - Our next exploration is of Manjushri as a Bodhisattva archetype.  Manjushri is a bodhisattva embodying supreme wisdom and clear seeing. He is often depicted with a sword (symbolizing the cutting away of ignorance) and a scripture (representing the transmission of wisdom) - Seven Bodhisattvas with a dharma talk by Jozen Jonathon Fielder. Jozen Jonathon Fielder offers his

[This episode originally aired on Nov. 27, 2023] Lately I've been thinking about the slogan, “Always maintain only a joyful mind” • at the same time, I've been haunted by the teachings that describe samsara, the nature of reality, as an ocean of suffering • if the world is marked by endless suffering, how can you be joyful? and if the world is fundamentally good and wholesome, how do you account for suffering? • the Buddha's earliest teachings o...

Welcome to The Bad Buddhist Club — where mindfulness meets margaritas and meditation goes rogue. In this episode, we invite you into a playful exploration of the not-so-perfect path: sneaking protein shakes into retreats, finding moments of Zen at Red Rocks concerts, and laughing at the everyday chaos of trying to be spiritual in a messy world.

A lotus flower was dropped anonymously—this kindness, I offer to Amida Buddha. Be kind! It’s a lesson for all. It reminds us that we are not yet fully kind, but we are moving toward it. Even when we are angry, sad, or unkind, Amida Buddha remains with us—understanding, caring, embracing.

Buddhist teachings on how we have been conditioned to interpret raw data; which then drives us to behave. -- An excerpt from Rev. Liên's book, Home is Here, to accompany Professor Michael Omi's in-depth interview on racial formation this month. REV. LIÊN SHUTT (she/they) is a recognized leader in the movement that breaks through the wall of American white-centered convert Buddhism to welcome people of all backgrounds into a contemporary, engaged Buddhism. As an ordained Zen priest, licensed s...

What is emptiness in Ordinary Zen?

In this episode, we talk about anxiety and how we can reframe our perspective on life's challenges.

A quick overview of Buddhism and how it fits with Satanism.

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Helping Others Is a Battle"