Whether you're new to meditation or have been practicing for years, coming back to the basics is always worthwhile.In this introductory talk, Travis Hicks lays out the essential qualities of mindfulness — presence, non-judgment, awareness, acceptance, and returning — and explains simply what we're actually doing when we sit down to practice.The talk covers why the body is such a reliable anchor for presence, what it means to observe the mind without trying to change it, and how the classic simile of

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Five Strengths"

The four elements practice — earth, water, fire, and air — is one of the less commonly taught objects of mindfulness, but for some practitioners it opens something that sitting practice alone doesn't.In this talk, Travis Hicks shares why he finds the elements practice particularly valuable, especially when taken outside, and walks through what it actually feels like when it's working well.Rather than experiencing the body as a contained self with arms and legs, the practice gradually dissolves that

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Meaning & Purpose"

Vince Fakhoury Horn on the grammar of social metta—why a metta phrase needs a wish and only optionally a subject, how Sharon Salzberg’s “pith metta” shortens the phrase once the wish starts coming true, and why open-heartedness is a byproduct of the practice rather than its purpose, so there is always more to aspire to.💬 TranscriptVince Horn: Today as we continue to unfold the social metta instructions I wanted to talk a little bit about the grammar of social metta, meaning the linguistic structure

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Perfect Mindstorms"

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Calm & Alert"

[This episode originally aired on October 30, 2023] All beings truly want to be happy and content; so why do we continually and repeatedly create situations for ourselves and others that only lead to greater suffering? • so many large-scale problems in the world, such as warfare, famine, hatred, injustice, poverty, can be traced back to just four simple patterns: grasping, greed, hatred and ignorance • they are tricky, because they start out so simply and innocently&n...

In this episode, we reflect on how spiritual practice often evolves due to and not despite of, the natural community we are in. Questions or thoughts you would like to share? I would love to hear them. Email me anytime at dailydharmapodcast@gmail.comTake care and be well.

A willful nature is hard to tame. A tangle of thorny bushes: the faint murmur of running water. But here and there are footprints—is this the right path?

What's the point of getting up on a Sunday morning to meet in a suburban church to meditate? Is it happiness? Happiness can be quite fickle. Contentment? Yes, though there's more to it than that. What it's really about is release. It's what the Pāli texts call cetovimutti, the release of the heart. And the Buddha's first instruction toward it isn't solitude in a cave or a forest. It's sitting down next to someone.Recorded at the first gathering of the Riverside Meditation Community, Brookmont

CHRISTOPHER LIAM ROSE TEACHINGS (CLRT) E19 - #CLRT - THE NO SELF TEACHINGS (CLRTTNST) CHRISTOPHER LIAM ROSE TALKS ABOUT #CLRT - THE NO SELF TEACHINGS (CLRTTNST) THE NO SELF The teaching of "no-self"—known as anattā in Pali or anātman in Sanskrit—is a core concept in Buddhism meaning there is no permanent, unchanging soul, core, or essence inside you #ChristopherLiamRoseTeachings #CLRT #ChristopherLiamRose #Christianity #Buddhism #Faith #Spirituality #Fate #Religion #Jehovah #JesusChrist...

In this episode, Shifu Shengchi continues the series on the 48 Great Vows of Amitabha Buddha, exploring Vows 3–5: The Vows of Golden Bodies, the Thirty-Two Signs, and No Difference in Appearance. May we all recite the holy name of Amitabha Buddha and aspire to be reborn in His Land of Ultimate Bliss. 🪷🙏 Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏 Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏 🪷 Hai Hui Shan Foundation (Australia) website: https://haihuishan.au 🪷 Official Dharma contents website: https://www.pure-land-buddhism.com

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "True to Yourself"

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Abandoning Old Habits"

When Buddhist teachers give teachings to westerners, live interpreting into the main language of the locale is often crucial. It can be done well. But sometimes it is done badly. Here are some of the issues.#interpreting #buddhism #tibetan

What does it mean to truly belong to a sangha? In this talk welcoming new members to Seattle Soto Zen, Kanshin reflects on community as a shared practice—learning to support one another, receive guidance, and “stand beautifully” together. Drawing on Thích Nhất Hạnh’s image of the sangha as a forest, the talk explores how practicing together can strengthen and transform each of us. Sept 20th, 2026 - $5 suggested donation - Kanshin Allison Tait Book mentioned: Joyfully Together: The Art of Buil...

CHRISTOPHER LIAM ROSE MONASTERIES (CLRM) E20 - #CLRM - SPIRITUAL ENLIGHTENMENT (CLRMSE) CHRISTOPHER LIAM ROSE TALKS ABOUT #CLRM - SPIRITUAL ENLIGHTENMENT (CLRMSE) Spiritual Enlightenment in Buddhism—known as bodhi (awakening) or nirvana—is the ultimate goal of the spiritual path. It is not about acquiring supernatural powers or escaping to a heavenly realm. Instead, it means waking up to the true nature of reality and ending the cycle of suffering and rebirth (samsara). Seeing reality c...

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A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Potentials"