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- Language | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #38
In this thirty-eighth installment of the ongoing live series with Wendy Nash inquiring into meditation practice on and off the cushion we to delve into the influence of language in meditation. Recently a podcast guest mentioned a turning point when a teacher described the breath as: oh so delicate. There’s also an exercise some insight teachers do of getting into a meditative state and then reading off a list of words that are quite emotionally charged both positive andContinue reading “Language | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #38” - Breath as an Anchor & Refuge for the Digital Age | Anapanasati Series With Jacques Rutzky
[ original unedited version: https://youtu.be/rJlxn1OZkms ] (Ai assisted:) In this fourth episode of the anapanasati series Integrating Presence welcomes meditation teacher Jacques Rutzky for a deep, personal conversation on mindfulness of breathing (anapanasati) and its role in daily life. Jacques shares his 50+ year journey into meditation—starting at age 16 in Detroit, discovering the Pali Canon, a pivotal 1974 retreat with Joseph Goldstein, and 45 years under Thai teacher Dhiravamsa (formerly Phra Bhikkhu Dhammasuddhi). He emphasizes practical, individualized breathContinue reading “Breath as an Anchor & Refuge for the Digital Age | Anapanasati Series With Jacques Rutzky” - (A)Political Notes Mostly Reflected In The California Dhamma Scene
(Ai assist:) A short, unscripted solo reflection on some subtle patterns showing up at the intersection of Western Dhamma practice, language, and politics — especially in the California scene. Topics touched on: No finger-pointing, no conclusions forced — just honest observations offered with metta Ai cleaned transcript with some extra edits by me: I’d been thinking about picking this up with Wendy again, continuing on from our last “Ask Us Anything” meditation Q&A, basically about balance in meditation andContinue reading “(A)Political Notes Mostly Reflected In The California Dhamma Scene” - Faith, Persistence, Nimitta, Waiting For Jhana And The Four Elements | Anapanasati Series With Brian Newman
(Ai assist:) Executive coach and deep Dharma practitioner Brian Newman shares his journey into the Pa-Auk Sayadaw meditation lineage and the transformative power of strong samatha (concentration) practice. Brian explains how the need for unwavering presence in his coaching work led him to meditation, quitting alcohol, and eventually discovering that the ancient maps of the mind described in the texts actually work in real life. He emphasizes the essential role of faith (saddhā) in overcoming skeptical doubt, the naturalContinue reading “Faith, Persistence, Nimitta, Waiting For Jhana And The Four Elements | Anapanasati Series With Brian Newman” - (Losing) Balance in Dharma | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #37This is the thirty-seventh installment of the ongoing live series with Wendy Nash inquiring into meditation practice on and off the cushion. I recently witnessed a reoccurrence of various perplexing sentiments from the (USA) West Coast Dharma scene (which even parallel general society). After running this by Wendy she rightly pointed out tinges of self-righteousness in my approach. So how do we exercise judiciousness and discernment while observing life at large and in meditation without falling into traps ofContinue reading “(Losing) Balance in Dharma | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #37”
- Breath, Light, The Inner Teacher And The Vastness Of Samadhi | Anapanasati Series With Richard Shankman
(Ai Assist:) Richard Shankman, author of the seminal book The Experience of Samādhi, gives a deep exploration of mindfulness of breathing (anapana), samadhi, jhana, and the fluid, often misunderstood nature of deep meditative states. Key Themes Discussed: Tone & Takeaway Warm, humble, and boldly honest, Richard dismantles dogmatic barriers while honoring tradition. The conversation is a compassionate invitation to trust one’s sincere intention, relax into practice, and remain open to the mystery — whether the path leads to nibbana,Continue reading “Breath, Light, The Inner Teacher And The Vastness Of Samadhi | Anapanasati Series With Richard Shankman” - Trust | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #36In this thirty-sixth installment of the ongoing live series with Wendy Nash inquiring into meditation practice on and off the cushion we delve into trust: its aspects in and outside of formal meditation and how these interrelate and feed into each other as well as the importance of trust for so many things. To name a few: confidence, courage, openness, honesty, safety, intuition, friendship, ethics, societal functionality and their opposites and spectrums Ai basically summarized our chat thus: Wendy’sContinue reading “Trust | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #36”
- “The Supernatural and the Divine” Chapter 9 From Buddhadhamma: The Laws Of Nature And Their Benefits To Life
This is the ninth chapter “The Supernatural and the Divine” from the book: Buddhadhamma: The Laws Of Nature And Their Benefits To Life by Bhikkhu P. A. Payutto (Somdet Phra Buddhaghosacariya) Published by Buddhadhamma FoundationCopyright © Buddhadhamma Foundation 2021Translated by Robin Philip Moore Editor: Bhikkhu Kovilo, typesetting: Bhikkhu Gambhīro Download this e-book in PDF, EPUB and MOBI formats at the following address: https://buddhadhamma.github.io This is a gift not for sale / to be sold. I just read it and claim zero copyright.Continue reading ““The Supernatural and the Divine” Chapter 9 From Buddhadhamma: The Laws Of Nature And Their Benefits To Life” - Bridging Ancient & Modern: Bhutan’s Landmark Global Peace Prayer Festival With Asoka
Global prayer for peace echoes across Bhutan: Event festivities highlight compassion, harmony, and cultural heritage, writes Jitsiree Thongnoi in Bhutan — https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3134848/global-prayer-for-peace-echoes-across-bhutan (Ai assist:) In this swapcast episode I speak with Asoka from “Echoes and Story of Dharma” about the inaugural Global Peace Prayer Festival in Bhutan, scheduled from November 4-19, 2025. The discussion provides an accessible overview of Bhutan as a small Himalayan kingdom with a population of about 750,000, renowned as the world’s last Vajrayana Buddhist kingdom,Continue reading “Bridging Ancient & Modern: Bhutan’s Landmark Global Peace Prayer Festival With Asoka”
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