Best Boven Podcasts (2024)

How can we become truly present and engage with each moment we experience? In both interpersonal relationships and self-reflection, Daigan Gaither advocates for an open, curious approach where we allow things to be as they are, rather than forcing them to fit preconceived notions. This approach, he suggests, fosters deeper connection and understand…

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The Role of Pleasure in Our Practice - René Rivera 53:32

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Can turning away from pleasurable experiences actually limit our practice? In this talk René Rivera shares that there are wholesome states that signal we are on the path to awakening. However the pleasurable states often get a "bad rap" in Buddhism as something to be avoided so as not to trigger craving. René summarizes the importance of pleasure b…

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Gay Sexuality and Buddhist Dharma - Eric Kolvig 52:32

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How can we reconcile our sexuality with Buddhist practice? (Recorded June 11, 1995) Following on the heels of the AIDS crisis, in 1995 societal shame about LGBTQ sexuality was quite prevalent. Eric Kolvig emphasized that Buddhism is an ethical system focused on reducing suffering, not a moral system with judgments of good and evil. Arguing that rep…

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Waking Up to the Nature of Reality - David Lewis 53:59

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What did the Buddha mean when he spoke of ignorance? In this talk, David Lewis discusses the essence of mindfulness and the core principles of Buddhism, emphasizing direct experience over intellectual understanding. He explains that the Buddha avoided metaphysics and focused on how things work, promoting meditation as a means of gaining wisdom. He …

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#50 Ajetoo, Kameraad! 58:59

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We hebben het over alle klassieke Barricade thema's: de val van het Westen, het oplopen van contradicties en praten met mensen over communistische ideeënBy deVonk.org

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No Way Out? - Steven Tierney 55:30

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When we feel stuck or overwhelmed by society, how can we find joy and courage? Steven Tierney asks us to challenge the notion that we are stuck with no way out. He emphasizes that rather than avoid the difficult, we can find a way through by embracing Buddhist teachings and practices. This can include: Living with Intention: Drawing from Victor Fra…

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Am I "Buddhist?" Donald Rothberg 57:41

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What core Buddhist teachings are reflected in all other wisdom traditions? As stated in the Kālāma Sutta, known as the Buddha's "charter of free inquiry," Donald Rothberg encourages us not to believe anything simply because we are told to, but rather apply our own experience and discernment. He encourages us to embrace the very practical core teach…

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Seven Secrets to Connecting with Others - Michaiel Patrick Bovenes 54:37

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As spiritual beings grounded in oneness, how do we overcome the tendency to feel separated while in human form? In this practical talk, Michaiel Patrick Bovenes shares reminders for finding connection. Connecting with others depends on how we are being: Be open and present Be curious rather than critical Be understanding Be vulnerable - "consciousl…

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The Sacred Tapestry of Your Life - Dorothy Hunt 1:03:22

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If we are an expression of the whole, why does life feel so personal? In a talk that examines duality, Dorothy Hunt asks us who and what we really are. Is our awareness something that belongs to us as a separate 'me', or is it instead something that arises from our experience of reality? She likens reality to an enormous unending tapestry on a loom…

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A Bridge Over Troubled Water - Laura Burges 54:40

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How can we use our practice to see us through troubled times and remain a light against the darkness? Laura Burges encourages us to see Buddhist practice as a laboratory, a place to experiment with our own experience. Drawing from the book, "Buddhism Without Beliefs" by Stephen Batchelor, she likens the Four Noble Truths to a diagnosis, prognosis, …

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#49 Fryslân Foar Palestina 1:08:37

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In deze speciale aflevering spreken we Trynke, een belangrijke organizer in de Palestina-beweging in Friesland/Fryslan. We hebben het over het verschil tussen activisme in Friesland en de randstand, de encampments en andere acties en demonstraties. Trynke vertelt over hoe ze met dit soort activisme is begonnen, hoe ze organizer is geworden en geeft…

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The Brahma Vihāras (Divine Abodes) - Walt Opie 56:37

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The divine abodes, also known as the Brahma Vihāras in Sanskrit, are four supreme emotions or mental states that are emphasized because of the Buddha's teaching that "whatever one frequently ponders on, that will become the inclination of their mind." In this talk, Walt Opie examines these four and offers the "near and far enemy" of each one. The c…

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#48 Trauma, Burnout en Collectieve Heling 1:14:20

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Na een lange radio stilte (sorry) zijn we terug op de Barricade! We hebben het over de vervreemding van het leven in het hyper individualistische Westen en rouwverwerking en traumaheling als collectieve projectenBy deVonk.org

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The Truth of Old Age, Sickness, Death and Awakening - Bob Stahl 52:17

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How have the Four Heavenly Messengers led you to the path of the dharma? In this talk, Bob Stahl shares his own experience with these messengers and how they changed the course of his life in the midst of being a very confused young man without direction. He encourages us to consider the conditions and events that have appeared in our own lives to …

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Gay Pride and Our Ordinary Life - Liên Shutt 57:54

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Can we find meaning and pride in our ordinary lives? In this talk, Liên Shutt contrasts the extravagant events in our lives with the everyday moments and asks us to consider if we can drop our expectations of how things should be and instead allow them to exist just as they are. This is the definition of Buddhist wisdom or Prajña, which translates …

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The Pure Love of Metta - John Martin 53:03

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How can we cultivate an undefended heart that is open and caring? John Martin shares that the true nature of our heart is inherently pure and loving. However, we need to practice to cultivate this purity. Some of the practices he shares include: Being aware of our intentions. Using metta phrases. Radiating metta. ______________ John Martin teaches …

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Loneliness - Melvin Escobar 51:12

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In this talk, Melvin Escobar looks at the loneliness and separation prevalent in our world. Especially for LGBTQI individuals, this has roots in both the individual level as well as the structural level, such as the way families may ask us to hide parts of ourselves in order to find acceptance. The societal hierarchies we encounter also contribute …

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The Thousand Natural Shocks - Laura Burges 48:45

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How can Buddhist philosophy help us address the everyday suffering we encounter in a human body - the accidents, falls, missteps, mistakes, broken bones and broken hearts? In this talk, Laura Burges recounts her own experience following a recent fall and injury. She shares practices and reminders that can be helpful when we experience "The thousand…

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Awakened Fearlessness - Dale Borglum 55:02

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How can our relationship with fear deepen our practice? In this rich talk, Dale Borglum explains that in fear, we are separated from our feeling of unity. Yet, all true contemplative traditions teach that the end of the spiritual path brings us to the realization that all is one. He speaks of the two main spiritual paths: Devotion and Self-Inquiry.…

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#47 Free Appa! (Geen 4 Mei Voor Ons) 1:07:18

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In deze aflevering heeft Jamie het over de arrestatie van Appa omtrent de racistische dodenherdenking & de internationale revolutionaire pro-Palestina studentenbeweging Artikel via Het Parool: Rapper Appa weer vrij: hij zou opruiende berichten hebben gepost over Dodenherdenking Interlude via Marikit - Goeiemorgen Kameraden…

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Wise Speech in Difficult Times - Tom Baker 47:24

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Why is wholesome speech one of the hardest precepts to navigate? In this talk, Tom Baker explores the many nuances of wise conversation, including: The ways our words cause suffering The intoxicating aspect of slander and gossip The mindfulness component of watching our speech Listening with our whole presence Our responsibility to speak out agains…

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E46 Zijn Dolfijnen Communisten? 1:24:52

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In deze domme aflevering hebben we het over Koningsdag, de diplomatieke spanningen tussen Kendrick, Drake en J Cole, en wat hyperspecifieke communistische theoretische touwtrekkerijBy deVonk.org

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The Dance of Change - Syra Smith 51:14

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What is humanity's relationship to change? In this talk, Syra Smith shares her thoughts on impermanence, leading with this quote: "Change is the thread woven through the fabric of Human existence, a constant force shaping our journey. In transition, we navigate the spectrum of emotions, from the excitement of new beginnings to the discomfort of unc…

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#45 Iran Heeft Het Recht Om Zichzelf Te Verdedigen 1:39:20

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We hebben het over de lang verwachte reactie van Tehran na de Israëlische aanval op de Iraanse ambassade in SyriëBy deVonk.org

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Living Our Practice - Kevin Griffin 47:09

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What does it mean to "be Buddhist?" In his signature honest and humorous style, Kevin Griffin enriches this powerful and practical talk with numerous examples and approaches to making the dharma real in our everyday lives. He shares that living the dharma is not about doing activities that are Buddhist, but instead making every activity we engage w…

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#44 WO3 Of Nie? 1:15:50

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We hebben het over de aanval van Israel op het Iraanse consulaat in Syrie en of we inmiddels wel of niet zijn aanbeland in een 3e wereldoorlogBy deVonk.org

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The Wisdom Within the Heart Sutra - Prasadachitta 47:27

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What does it mean to go beyond separation as described in the Heart Sutra? Prasadachitta prefaces this rich talk by asking us to consider all the ways we are steeped in separation. This is evidenced by our language's practice of adding -ism to a tradition or condition to define ourselves or others -- a practice that can serve as a judgment that fos…

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#43 Al Shifa 38:18

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We hebben het over de verwoesting van het grootste ziekenhuis in Gaza en hoe het verhaal wordt verteldBy deVonk.org

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#42 Oorlogsverklaring 49:56

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In deze aflvering legt Jamie uit waarom de zogenaamde "verklaring tegen Jodenhaat", getekend door vrijwel de gehele Tweede Kamer, een oorlogsverklaring is tegen de anti-genocide beweging in Nederland en verklaart hij op zijn beurt de oorlog aan de gehele Tweede KamerBy deVonk.org

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#41 Ze Doen de Meme 1:11:24

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We hebben het over de aanslag in Moskou, de fop-resolutie van de VS en de ongeloofwaardigheid van de framing daarvan in het WestenBy deVonk.org

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Thinking vs. Experiencing - David Lewis 51:33

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Do we trust our thoughts more than the wisdom of our own experience? In this talk, David Lewis helps us see that our reliance on thinking and studying can be an obstacle to gaining a true understanding of reality. He outlines that Sangha can help us gain wisdom in three ways, through: Direct experience - meditating in silence Listening to Dharma ta…

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#40 Blijf met je Gore Poten van Haïti Af 2:00:12

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We hebben het over Haïti en Niger als case-study van dekolonisatie en de mechanieken van imperialismeBy deVonk.org

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#39 Radicale Liberalen, Intersectionaliteit & Klassestrijd 1:37:46

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We hebben het over waarom anarchisme een vorm van liberalisme is, het verschil tussen socialisme en communisme, en het gevaar van intersectionele politiekBy deVonk.org

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Generosity as a Means to Joy - Ian Challis 54:46

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Can generosity lead to joy in a wounded world? Ian Challis believes so, and helps us explore both our generous impulses and the actions they give rise to if we allow it. Generosity is the first of the 10 Paramis or beautiful qualities that lead to Buddhahood: Generosity Virtue Renunciation Wisdom Energy Patience Truthfulness Resolve Loving Kindness…

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#38 Ja, Dat Is Wat Wij Zeggen! 1:32:44

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We hebben het over de verschuiving in de propaganda-oorlog waarin imperialistische media kanalen nu zeggen wat wij al de hele tijd zeggen. PS. Doordat we laat zijn met uploaden roepen we onze luisteraars in deze aflevering op om naar de demo van afgelopen zondag te komen.By deVonk.org

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Can Our Life Be Ethical AND Joyous? Steven Tierney 49:42

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Steven Tierney shares that we begin to truly embody the Bodhisattva vow when our decisions are based on their impact on "we" rather than "I." We pause and consider others before we think or act. It doesn't mean we forget ourselves, but that others are considered in our actions. Taking this vow we commit to not being instigators of any further chaos…

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#37 de Staat Heeft Schijt dus de Straat Heeft Schijt! 1:45:28

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Een emotionele Jamie het over het collectieve trauma dat we oplopen door de beelden uit Gaza, het prachtige protest bij de zionistische ambassade, de gewelddadige arrestatie van hem en een andere demonstrant, Aaron Bushnell, Amin Abu Rashed, onze menselijkheid die op het spel staat, Marxistische eenheid in Nederland, en van alles wat daar al dan ni…

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Jewels From Our Dark Places - Laura Burges 51:30

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How can our practice inform encounters with dark times, when we feel loss or face a turning point with trepidation? Laura Burges shares that we can find "fountains of joy" even in going to the places that scare us. Our practice is not separate from the dark places - we can turn towards the darkness and examine it clearly and experience the "soft he…

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#36 De Functie van Communisme 1:23:14

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We hebben het over wat communisme en socialisme nou eigenlijk echt is en wat dit praktisch heeft betekend door de jaren heenBy deVonk.org

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#35 'Normie' is Geen Scheldwoord 1:12:43

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In deze rommelige aflevering hebben we het over van alles en niets, met veel klappen op de microfoon en sfeervol gehoest op de achtergrond.By deVonk.org

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The Stories We Tell Ourselves - Daigan Gaither 43:45

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We all have Stories, Opinions, and Ideas but we don't have to buy into them. In this talk, Rev. Daigan Gaither explains that as humans, our minds think; it's just what they do. Letting go of these thoughts can become the focus of our practice. He examines the trap of thinking that our meditation should be a certain way, but then our experience ofte…

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#34 Vrouwen Hebben Betere Sex Onder Socialisme 1:06:13

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We hebben het over het patriarchaat, feminisme, intersectionaliteit, en waarom vrouwen betere sex hebben onder socialismeBy deVonk.org

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The Alchemy of Generosity - Kevin Martin 58:07

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Alchemy is all about transformation, and there is nothing in our practice more transformative than generosity - toward both ourselves and others. In this talk, Kevin Martin shares that what we do on the cushion is the most generous thing we can give to ourselves. Our practice can help us disrupt personal karma by making us more curious about the de…

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#33 Waarom Altijd Klasse? 54:42

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We hebben het in deze bonusaflevering over waarom het zo belangrijk is om klasse (en imperialisme) altijd mee te nemen in welke politieke analyse dan ook (afbeelding via Xtra Magazine)By deVonk.org

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#32 De Economie van Oorlog Voeren 1:14:04

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We hebben het over hoe de wereld zich verenigt tegen Westers imperialisme, de dialectiek van de EFF & het ICJ en Valentijn heeft het over proxy-oorlog in Oekraïne terwijl Jamie zich stierlijk verveelt.By deVonk.org

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Navigating Missteps in Our Relationships - René Rivera 56:18

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How do we bring our practice into the difficult moments of relationships with others? Can we learn from these and approach them with curiosity and presence as an opportunity to grow? René Rivera looks at the ways our practice can help us become more aware of when our words or behaviors generate conflict. He shares his approach to mend these transgr…

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#31 Praten met Liberalen 43:08

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We beantwoorden de vraag van een luisteraar over de dagelijkse struggle van praten over geopolitiek met (goed bedoelende) liberalen.By deVonk.org

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#30 Democratie in Texas en Antisemitisme in het ICJ 1:10:04

9M ago1:10:04

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We hebben het over de stand-off tussen het Biden Witte Huis en de staat Texas en over de eerste uitspraak van het Internationale GerechtshofBy deVonk.org

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The Diamond Approach: Knowing Ourselves from the Inside Out - Trip Weil 53:38

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The Diamond Approach incorporates some aspects of psychology to look at what causes our suffering, obscures our innate qualities, and stands in the way of personal freedom. In this talk, Trip Weil examines a key aspect he sees that the Diamond Approach shares with Buddhism: one calls it the super-ego, and the other speaks of the demon Mara. He expl…

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