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What is an Unbounded View?
In Buddhism, the concept of the 'unbounded view' typically refers to the perception of reality that transcends narrow, limited perspectives. It involves seeing the int...
Shall I Practice the Mahayana or the Vajrayana?
The choice between practicing Mahayana or Vajrayana Buddhism is deeply personal and depends on individual inclinations, aspirations, and circumstances. Mahayana Buddhi...
Tendrel
In Buddhism, "tendrel" (Tibetan: རྟེན་འབྲེལ་) refers to the concept of interdependence or interconnectedness. It is closely related to the Buddhist principle of depend...
Compassion: What are we afraid of?
Compassion is the wish that the suffering of others be relieved. It's also the wish that the causes of that suffering be dispelled. When learning compassion practices,...
Generosity: Can We Offer Fearlessness to the World?
In Buddhism, one of the greatest generosities is to remove fear and the causes of fear for other beings. How can we practice generosity by offering fearlessness to oth...
Speaking of Giraffes and Dharma
In this episode I am remembering and sharing memories of my own American dharma teacher's teachings and teaching style. Even thinking about it now inspires my practice...
Guided Meditation: Five Elements (Jogen)
A meditation in the Five Elements. Jogen Sensei is a Zen Priest, as well as a facilitator. You can further explore his facilitation and teachings at solisluna.orgThe...
Guided Meditation: Body Scan
The body scan is an effective way to begin or nurture a meditation practice. It helps establish mindfulness. The purpose is to tune in to your body—to connect to the d...
Doubt is Your Friend
Doubt is one of the five hindrances. Doubt is also an essential element of practice. In this episode we look at the different kinds of doubt and how to navigate each. ...
Indestructible Ease and Joy
In this short podcast, Lama Lekshe talks about how to discover 'indestructible' ease and joy. This is a 'pocket practice'. You CAN take it with you--dozens of times ea...
Short Chenrezig Compassion Practice
This is a brief guided Chenrezig practice for cultivating compassion for all beings.
Practicing In Isolation on Full Moon June 5 - Saka Dawa Duchen
Celebrating Saka Dawa Duchen while in IsolationSaka Dawa Duchen is on June 5th in 2020In the Tibetan tradition, Saka Dawa is a month of celebration of the birth, enlig...
Simple Compassionate Abiding Meditation - 1
In order to be able to stay present in the experience of suffering, we have to able to rest there. Bringing awareness to the suffering of ourselves and others is a ver...
Death will Come
Death comes. Then what? Death is inevitable, so knowing how to integrate it is necessary, but what we might not know is that inside death are a number of beautiful tea...
The Sweet Joy of the Way
Live in joy, in love, Even among those who hate.Live in joy, in health. Even among the afflicted.Live in joy, in peace, Even among the troubled.Look within. Be still. ...
Bring More Joy into Your Life
In challenging times, how do you cultivate more joy? If you're suffering, one way is to suffer better. Who knew? Hear this and three other ways to increase joy. All of...