In this swapcast recorded near the Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa (ILTK) https://www.iltk.org Venerable Yudrön (Asokā) of https://youtube.com/@echoesandstoriesofdhamma and I talk a little Buddhist philosophy, monastic training, daily mindfulness practice, and navigating the spiritual path followed by an excerpt from a conversation with Venerable Tenzin Pamo who lives at ILTK Many thanks to Venerable Yudrön forContinue reading “Monastic Life, Mind & Meditation With Venerable Yudrön (Asokā)”
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Is There A “Buddhist” Eschatology? Between Buddhas: A Somewhat Long View Of Cosmic Timelines
Update Aug 21, 2026: Information collated from commentaries: https://tuvienquangduc.com.au/English/buddha/17comingbuddha03.html Update May 15, 2026: While I’m not versed enough to comment on Mahayana nor Vajrayāna views right now, and Shambhala aside, here’s some other relevant information via DN 26, the Cakkavatti-Sīhanāda Sutta / Lion’s Roar on the Turning of the Wheel: For those who’d rather notContinue reading “Is There A “Buddhist” Eschatology? Between Buddhas: A Somewhat Long View Of Cosmic Timelines”
Roots of Religion, Genetics, Hybridization, ETs And Drones With Neil Gaur
(Ai assisted:) In this conversation, Neil Gaur shares his profound journey exploring the roots of religion, spirituality, and the connections between humanity and extraterrestrial beings. He discusses his upbringing in a Hindu family, his quest for understanding the similarities between different religions, and how ancient texts like the Sumerian scriptures have influenced his worldview. NeilContinue reading “Roots of Religion, Genetics, Hybridization, ETs And Drones With Neil Gaur”
Compassion In Action | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #31
In this thirty-first installment of the ongoing live series with Wendy Nash inquiring into meditation practice on and off the cushion we went into formal compassion practice and how it can help with demonstrating compassion in daily life Ai basically summarizes thus: This episode Compassion in Action explores how mindfulness fosters a deeper, more engagedContinue reading “Compassion In Action | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #31”
Skillfully Progressing Contact Beyond The Human Realm: Sutta Study With Randi Green — At Gaia Head (AN 8.64)
[Note: Randi of https://toveje.dk uses her own terminology so it mixes around the standard, currently established notion of the three realm classification* of desire realm, form realm and formless realm. However, plenty still meshes and aligns with this standardization too. She brings her direct experience to bear on this sutta of which a few translationsContinue reading “Skillfully Progressing Contact Beyond The Human Realm: Sutta Study With Randi Green — At Gaia Head (AN 8.64)”
Integrating Presence 