Best Jon Zens Podcasts (2024)

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2024-09-22 | Common Ground as a Way to Connection | Joel Barna 32:13

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00:00:26 - Dharma Talk00:05:13 - Qualities that help to guide our actions - 1. Brahmavihara's: Loving kindness, Compassion, Sympathetic joy, Equanimity00:05:35 - 2 - A sense of Humour. 3 - Honesty. 4 - A sense of Curiosity. 5 - Independence/Agency. 6 - A sense of self worth. 7 - Creativity00:07:04 - Joel offers an Experiment - 00:08:21 - Participan…

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2024-09-17 I Inquiry I Overcoming Blocks I Joel Barna 1:00:46

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What Joel offered was adapted from “Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides" Author Geoffrey L. Cohen Buddhist underlying values: • Loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity • Sense of Humor • Honesty • Bringing a sense of curiosity and learning to life’s challenges • Independence or agency and a sense …

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Episode 238: The SH!PS Approach with Doug Scott 1:06:58

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Doug Scott is a therapist based in Dallas, Texas, and the creator of CosmicChrist.net, a platform that explores spiritual themes and personal growth.

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Throwback Thursday 4 - Weird Stuff 49:50

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*Enjoy this release from our archives!* This week Cody brought it back around against all odds, Jes is going to be eaten by a mechanical T-Rex, Jon is Emperor Salsatine, and Dave brings his classic never-say-die attitude. Also, we're better/faster/stronger! Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - The Beginning 04:19 - Cody's Words of Wisdom 07:29 - Fruit…

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2024-09-15 | The Skandas as a path to study the self | Jon-Eric Steinbomer 47:52

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00:00:26 - Jon-Eric outlines the talk00:04:16 - The Skandhas - a buddhist framework for the mind00:11:41 - The Kleshas (also known as Mental afflictions)00:17:01 - Hakomi00:20:57 - Guided Meditation - 8 minutes00:27:52 - Jon-Eric Invites ReflectionsBy Appamada

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Episode 237: Navigating Our Illusions and Burnout with Kyle Bender 54:50

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2024-09-10 I Inquiry I So What I Trudy Johnston 1:03:48

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2024-09-10 I Inquiry I So What I Trudy Johnston by AppamadaBy Appamada

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Camp Generick - 45 Rules to Happiness 31:00

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In this episode Kevin explains what a rave is, Mr. Castle explains the rules, Mary explains the countdown, and Ed explains his first day. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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2024-09-09 | Depth In Practice | Book of Serenity-Case 24 Look Out for the Snake | Thomas Cleary 46:55

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2024-09-09 | Depth In Practice | Book of Serenity-Case 24 Look Out for the Snake | Thomas Cleary by AppamadaBy Appamada

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2024-09-06 | Day2/Part2 | Intensive | Trust in Mind | Robin Bradford 53:26

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00:00:26 - Robin begins - Trust in MindO0:05:55 - Continuing with - Hsin Hsin Ming Translation - Robin and Joel00:31:33 - Robin Offers a Dharma Activity - writing your own version/interpretation of a segment of the Hsin Hsin Ming00:35:42 - Participants write for 20 minutes00:35:51 - Robin invites Participants to share what they wrote00:37:58 - 1st …

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2024-09-07 | Day 3/Part 2 | Intensive - Trust in Mind | Robin Bradford 34:11

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00:00:26 - Robin opens up the final talk of this intensive - Trust in Mind00:10:40 - Robin and Joel Choral Read Hsin Hsin Ming with Robin’s Interpretation00:18:01 - Robin Offers a dharma Activity - 3 minutes to sit - 15 minutes to write - and 5 minutes each to share (in pairs) - sharing what you wrote, or any experience you’ve had throughout the in…

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2023-09-07 | Day 3/Part 1 | Intensive - Trust in Mind | Sandra Medina Bocangel 38:40

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00:00:26 - Sandra Opens up day 3 - Trust in Mind00:04:08 - Sandra Read the Hsin Hsin Ming00:31:10 - Trust in Mind: The Rebellion of Chinese Zen Author - Mu Soeng00:32:28 - Dharma Activity - 3 minutes of silence - write for 10 minutes - 5 mins sharing (in pairs) - Write from a place of compassion and equanimity - noticing how your body feels…

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2024-09-05 | Day 1 | Intensive - Trust in Mind | Robin Bradford 37:39

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00:00:26 - Robin opens the Intensive - ‘Trust in Mind’00:03:53 - Hsin Hsin Ming00:13:41 - Sitting and just noticing what arises00:16:02 - Reflections00:21:27 - Robin reads the Hsin Hsin Ming - and Joel reads the Translation of the Hsin Hsin Ming00:25:21 - Dharma Activity - Robin invites people, over the next few days, to write their own translation…

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2024-09-06 | Day 2/Part 1 | Intensive - Trust in Mind | Sandra Medina Bocangel 49:23

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2024-09-06 | Day 2/Part 2 | Intensive - Trust in Mind | Sandra Medina Bocangel00:00:26 - Dharma Talk00:45:55 - Dharma Activity - In Pairs - 3 minutes to sit in silence - 5 minutes writing - 5 minutes each sharing - Write about any situation, with any particular person, or yourself, an encounter, and write about feelings thoughts, sensations in your…

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Episode 236: The Art of Living the Slow Burn with Jon Flaming 1:02:12

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Jon Flaming is a Texas-based artist known for his bold and vibrant depictions of rural and urban landscapes, particularly those in Texas. His work often explores the intersection of modern life and traditional Americana, capturing scenes of small towns, farms, and everyday moments with a distinctive, graphic style. Flaming’s art is characterized by…

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2024-09-03 I Inquiry I Turning Words I Josh Gifford 1:03:03

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For my names they are many,Trudy, child, tinker, mucky pup, daughter, sister, friend, schoolgirl,lover, student, drop out, nun, student,shop owner, Hema, teacher, wife, mother, housewife,student, counsellor, therapist, supervisor, trainer, grandmother, student, teacher, trainer, student, great grandmother, and now a new name, anda new family, that …

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Touch Grass 47:30

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This week Jon doesn't understand a book recommendation, Cody is having a midlife crisis, Dave hates K, and Jes says a sound. Also, it's got a dragon on it! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:37 - The Jonologue: Anti-Static Bags 18:05 - Cody's Segment: 60-Second Alphabet 25:27 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 29:49 - Jes's Segment: What Day I…

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2024-09-02 | Depth In Practice | Book of Serenity-Case 23 Luzu Faces the Wall | Thomas Cleary 58:42

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Join us on Monday nights: https://appamada.org/main-calendarLuzu Faces the Wall:Case: Whenever Luzu saw a monk coming, he would immediately face the wall. Nanquan, hearing of this, said, "I usually tell them to realize mastery before the empty aeon, to understand before the buddhas appear in the world; still I haven't found one or a half. Luzu that…

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SEASON TWO Episode One with Tapping Troy McLaughlin who says "As a performer you must be willing and nice to everybody, because you never know who they might be!" 1:09:25

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Send us a text Schmigadoon Season One AND the new season of Virgin River, honey Troy McLaughlin is on a roll! Troy McLaughlin and I go way back and I knew I wanted him on as a guest on ACT this season and was so happy that he found the time to give to both you and me. We met at Varina High School, in Richmond, Virginia but I was (…ha hem) just a li…

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2024-08-25 | Dharma Talk | Trust | Laurie Winnette 30:01

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00:00:20 - Dharma Talk - Trust00:24:49 - Laurie Offers a Dharma Activity00:25:54 - Participants sit for 3 minutes, then share for 2 minutes each (Groups of 3) ( minutes total)00:26:06 - Laurie Invites FeedbackBy Appamada

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2024-08-27 I Inquiry I Losing the Trail and Finding Your Way I Flint Sparks 1:03:40

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“Losing the Trail”~Noah Charney.These Trees Tell a Story: The Art of Reading Landscapes. Yale University Press;New Haven and London: 2023. Pages 25-26. Following the trail is the easiest way to be lost. Sure, that trail might takes us to a preordained destination faster, but we’ll have no idea where we are when we get there. While we’re on the trai…

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2024-08-26 | Depth In Practice | Book of Serenity-Case 22 Yantou's “Bow and Shout” | Thomas Cleary 54:50

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2024-08-26 | Depth In Practice | Book of Serenity-Case 22 Yantou's “Bow and Shout” | Thomas Cleary by AppamadaBy Appamada

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Camp Generick - Loose Staples 31:37

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Introducing the staff of Camp Generick: Jes as Mary Withers Jon as Kevin Michaels Cody as Thomas Castle and Dave as "Ed" The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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2024-08-20 I Inquiry I Losing and Finding I Flint Sparks 1:03:54

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Dharma Teachings for us today: • Suffering and dissatisfaction are woven into the fabric of life - of losing and finding/breathing in - breathing out • Freedom and beauty are equally woven into the fabric of life - of losing and finding/breathing in - breathing out • The liberating realizations of the Buddha ~ everything changes and everything is i…

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How Condensation Works 56:01

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This week Jes uses science on the serum, Jon lectures his knights, Cody likes to heckle athletes, and Dave likes noodles. Also, that's enough of the wrestling talk! Show Notes: 00:00 - Cold Open 01:23 - The Beginning 02:53 - Style It!: Different Levels of an Art Journey 12:27 - Jon's Segment: What Have You Been Up To? 34:43 - Cody's Segment: Direct…

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2024-08-19 | Depth In Practice | Book of Serenity-Case 21 Yunyan Sweeps the Ground | Thomas Cleary 1:11:00

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2024-08-19 | Depth In Practice | Book of Serenity-Case 21 Yunyan Sweeps the Ground | Thomas Cleary by AppamadaBy Appamada

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2024-08-18 | Dharma Talk | Great Expectations | Ann Lipscomb 29:06

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2024-08-18 | Dharma Talk | Great Expectations | Ann Lipscomb00:00:26 - Dharma Talk - Great expectations00:20:09 - Ann Offers the Dharma Activity00:22:41 - Participants get into pairs for 22 minutes - 2 minute sit - 5 minutes to write - 15 minutes to share00:22:51 - Ann Invites FeedbackBy Appamada

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2024--08-13 I Inquiry I Pure Land and Beautyland on Earth I Flint Sparks 1:01:58

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Beautyland: A Novel: Marie-Helen BertinoBy Appamada

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2024-08-11 | Dharma Talk | The Universe Loves a Good Question | Ellen Hippard 36:41

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00:00:26 - The Universe Loves a Good Question00:07:11 - Sitting with Joko Beck00:09:10 - Reflections00:18:14 - Ellen continues with the Dharma Talk00:28:27 - Questions: 1/What has been a question that has guided your practice? 2/What has been your experience of asking questions?By Appamada

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Throwback Thursday 3: Bucolic 45:21

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*Enjoy this release from our archives!* This week Dave wants to tell you what it looks like to live in Michigan, Jon can't remember mornings, and Cody asks for roleplay volunteers. Also, metal, medal, mettle, and we forgot meddle. Show Notes: 00:00 - Cold Open 01:49 - Twittershins Rapidballs 08:37 - What Day is This?: National Cereal Day 22:07 - Fi…

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2024-08-12 | Depth in Practice | Noble Truths, Noble Path | Bhikkhu Bodhi 1:14:16

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2024-08-12 | Depth in Practice | Noble Truths, Noble Path | Bhikkhu Bodhi by AppamadaBy Appamada

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2024-08-06 I Inquiry I The Way is Long Let Us Begin I Flint Sparks 1:00:22

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The way is long – let us go together;the way is difficult – let us help each other;the way is joyful – let us share it;the way is ours alone – let us go in love;the way grows before us – let us begin.R: recognizeA: acceptI: investigateN: non-identificationBy Appamada

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Henchdividuals - No Rules 45:27

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In this episode, the Henchdividuals wrap things up. Find out how on The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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2024-07-31 | Zen and the Body - Meditation Practice | Becky Kane 51:43

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00:00:48 - Becky opens up the session00:12:18 - Becky invites people to briefly share their experience with singing00:29:07 - Becky leads everyone in singing 'Simply Breathe'00:35:27 - Reflections on singing 'Simply Breathe' together00:42:43 - Sitting for 30 minutes00:43:19 - Becky leads everyone in singing The Four Practice Principles00:45:53 - Be…

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2024-08-04 | Dharma Talk | Moshan Lioran - The Mountain and the Path | Jessica Steinbomer 41:46

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00:00:26 - Dharma Talk - ‘Moshan Lioran- The Mountain and the Path’00:11:04 - Sitting Together - 'Like a Mountain'00:14:47 - Koan - Guanxi Xian00:21:34 - Jessica Invites Thoughts and DiscussionBy Appamada

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2024-08-05 | Depth in Practice | Noble Truths, Noble Path | Bhikkhu Bodhi 1:09:32

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2024-08-05 | Depth in Practice | Noble Truths, Noble Path | Bhikkhu Bodhi by AppamadaBy Appamada

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2024-07-30 I Inquiry I Loving our Mortality I Suzanne Kilkus 59:36

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2024-07-30 I Inquiry I Loving our Mortality I Suzanne Kilkus by AppamadaBy Appamada

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Rocket Volcano 41:21

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This week Dave tries to teach, Jes is no good at HR, and Cody has got to get through the mainframe to get some data. Also, swords! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 03:28 - Science Time with Dave: Mars 10:16 - Jes' Segment: The Scene Foretold 22:04 - Cody's Segment: Rhyming Scene 31:18 - The Ending ~~~~ Come hang out on our Discord server! Check ou…

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2024-07-29 | Depth in Practice | Noble Truths, Noble Path | Bhikkhu Bodhi 1:18:32

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2024-07-29 | Depth in Practice | Noble Truths, Noble Path | Bhikkhu Bodhi by AppamadaBy Appamada

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2024-07-23 I Inquiry I Coming Home I Trudy Johnston 57:26

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2024-07-23 I Inquiry I Coming Home I Trudy Johnston by AppamadaBy Appamada

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2024-07-22 | Depth in Practice | Noble Truths, Noble Path | Bhikkhu Bodh 1:09:07

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2024-07-22 | Depth in Practice | Noble Truths, Noble Path | Bhikkhu Bodh by AppamadaBy Appamada

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2024-07-21 | Dharma Talk | The Practice of Loosening the Grip of Clinging | Laurie Winnette 24:18

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00:01:14 - Poem - What is Our Life About - By Ezra Bayda (see Below)00:17:39 - Laurie Explains the Dharma Activity (see Below on YouTube)00:19:34 - Participants go into pairs for 26 minutesExerciseGet into pairs. Decide who will speak firstEach person will take 10-15 minutes to do the clinging exercise separatelyEach person will share their experie…

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Henchdividuals - We're All Looking for Your Zen Spot 24:45

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This week, Steve is good at both laundry and lichdom, Marlene has strong political insights, Scrag discovers a whole new zone, and Arty...Arty does his best. The Plot...Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions

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2024-07-16 I Inquiry I Reflections on Running Away I Laurie Winnette 54:25

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Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment, and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. ~David WhyteBy Appamada

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You Actually Lightly Toasted My Toast Like I Like It 45:14

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This week Cody brings the Scrub Daddy, Dave is a wanderer, Jes gets breakfast in bed, and Jon has a 20 year-old Runescape account. Also, your dad might be a bus driver at any turn! Show Notes: 00:00 - The Beginning 01:13 - Cody's Words of Wisdom 07:58 - Dave's Segment: Paterson's Premises 14:48 - Jes' Segment: What Have You Been Up To? 36:01 - Jon'…

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2024-07-15 | Depth in Practice | Noble Truths, Noble Path | Bhikkhu Bodhi 1:15:22

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2024-07-15 | Depth in Practice | Noble Truths, Noble Path | Bhikkhu Bodhi by AppamadaBy Appamada

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2024-07-14 | Dharma Talk | Accepting Love | Robin Bradford 26:19

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00:10:19 - Poem - Accepting This00:14:20 - Robin Offers Part 1 - Dharma Exercise - Writing00:17:36 - Robin Offers Part 2 - Dharma Exercise - Sharing00:18:38 - Participants Go Into Groups Of 2 for 15 Minutes00:18:44 - Robin Invites Everyone to Share and ConnectAccepting ThisYes, it is true. I confess,I have thought great thoughts,and sung great song…

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Henchdividuals - Double Papasan 32:48

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In this episode Scrag administers quite a bit of administration, Artie is back in fine form, Steve is rebuffed by The Youth, and Marlene celebrates Taco Today. The Plot... Thickens!By Drowning Man Productions