Toward Light: Practical Buddhism for the Modern World

In the third path factor of wise speech we are asked to refrain from speech that is false, harsh, divisive, gossipy or i... Read more

What underlies our thoughts words and deeds? And how can we make sure those intentions are wholesome?

The first path factor on the noble eightfold path is wise view. What understanding do we see the world through? How does... Read more

This episode includes 2 guided practices with the intention of helping to remember and retain the noble eightfold path f... Read more

The third noble truth is the truth of freedom. But what are we free from? And what does that open up for us?

Dependent origination is a map that helps us see the cycle of craving more clearly. You can read more about it here, and... Read more

Self-criticism, comparison, and judgement arise regularly. In this episode I look at why, and how we can work with them.... Read more

When we don't see things as they are, when we don't recognize what's actually happening, we can cause ourselves extra du... Read more

The Buddha said spiritual friendship is the whole of the holy life. In this episode I look at what spiritual friendship ... Read more

In this episode I look at joy (pitti) and ways we can help ourselves be available to joy as it arises. I read the poem S... Read more