Best Plum Village Podcasts (2024)

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Kaira Jewel Lingo on Engaged Buddhism & monastic life at Plum Village | Living Mirrors #135 55:41

3h ago55:41

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Kaira Jewel Lingo is a Dharma teacher whose work focuses on the interaction of meditation and social justice. She spent fifteen years living as a nun in a Buddhist monastery in the Plum Village tradition, under the guidance of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. In 2007 she became a Zen teacher after receiving Lamp Transmission from Thich Nhat Hanh, and is…

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"The Practice of Staying" with Yenkuei Chuang 19:13

4h ago19:13

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YENKUEI CHUANG was born a Taiwanese girl before she became an American woman. As a licensed psychologist, somatics and mindfulness teacher, she is passionate about helping people heal and find freedom, belonging, and power in the richness of their intersectional identities. Yenkuei loves to eat, cook, dance, do nothing and everything. IG handle: ye…

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James Cooke discusses Psychedelics and The Dawn of Mind on the Psychedelic Conversations podcast with Susan Guner 1:07:46

1d ago1:07:46

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Find the original conversation here: https://youtu.be/e1f6EH37TKA?si=AcxA9_HWQs3HQekr

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Being with Busyness Q&A, Part Two (Episode #78) 1:45:20

6d ago1:45:20

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Welcome to episode 78 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. This special episode – part two of two Q&A installments – marks the …

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James Cooke discusses The Dawn of Mind on Illumine Life's Idea Cast 1:44:40

9d ago1:44:40

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My appearance on the Illumine Life's Idea Cast with Justin McSweeney. Link to the original version: https://youtu.be/RIRFmhH29X4?si=rfcBZ5SgFoe7MGlk

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Insight Dialogue & Further Relationality with Yenkuei Chuang 45:30

9d ago45:30

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Yenkeui Chuang & Rev. Liên dialogue on some "edges" of "Diasporic Asian Americans," overseas Asian practices, and then Insight Dialogue. Yenkeui shares fascinating details of the interconnections from all the different traditions she's practiced in. Come listen! YENKUEI CHUANG was born a Taiwanese girl before she became an American woman. As a lice…

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On the Eve of the US Election 4:16

9d ago4:16

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In this special mini-episode, Dr. Larry Ward shares his wise words and reflections on the 2024 US election, inspired by the teachings and practices of Beyond the News. As Larry says, "Every election by its nature brings possibility, anxiety, and hope. This is true for society to grow in the improvement of itself for its citizens." As the US electio…

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Graham Priest on the Philosophy of Nothingness, Everything, and Paradox | Living Mirrors #134 1:04:39

16d ago1:04:39

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Graham Priest is a philosopher and logician and of distinguished professor of philosophy at the City University of New York (CUNY). He is the author of many books including Logic: A Very Short Introduction, from Oxford University Press, Everything and Nothing, co-authored with Marcus Gabriel and One: Being an Investigation into the Unity of Reality…

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Being with Busyness Q&A, Part One (Episode #77) 1:18:46

21d ago1:18:46

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Welcome to episode 77 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. This special episode – part one of a two Q&A installments – marks th…

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The Dawn of Mind: How Matter Became Conscious and Alive | Official Book Trailer 1:26

24d ago1:26

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The Computational Architecture of Consciousness with Shamil Chandaria | Living Mirrors #133 1:20:08

29d ago1:20:08

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This week on the podcast previous guest Shamil Chandaria is returning to discuss his recent paper “A beautiful loop: An active inference theory of consciousness”, co-authored with Ruben Laukkonen. Shamil Chandaria is an expert in artificial intelligence and computational neuroscience. He was a founder of the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imper…

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Part 2 with Dr. Paula Arai "There is no Buddhism without Women" (& forthcoming book!) 14:28

1M ago14:28

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In a continuation of the previous episode conversation with Dr. Paula Arai, Paula shares an in-depth overview of her current "embodied" research on the often unacknowledged contributions to Buddhism that are at the foundation of its continuation throughout history, in part because of the perceived simplicity of these acts of generosity and practice…

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The Four Types of Food for Healthy Growth (Episode #76) 1:59:30

1M ago1:59:30

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Welcome to episode 76 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadersh…

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James Cooke interviewed on awakening & The Dawn of Mind on the Mastering Thought podcast 56:33

1M ago56:33

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My appearance on the Mastering Thought podcast with Mark Waller and Kristina Black

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AMA: Fear of awakening, ego & trauma, + balancing surrender with proactively doing inner work. 24:37

2M ago24:37

24:37

Ask questions for the next AMA via patreon or the YouTube channel membership community: https://www.patreon.com/DrJamesCooke https://www.youtube.com/DrJamesCooke

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Wystan Bryant-Scott on Awakening, Meditation, and Ending Suffering | Living Mirrors #132 51:54

2M ago51:54

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Wystan Bryant-Scott is a Buddhist meditation teacher who has spent roughly two and half years of his life practising in an intensive residential monastic setting. He has studied under teachers in multiple Buddhist traditions, including Theravada, Vajrayana, Zen, and Dzogchen, and is a certified teacher of previous podcast guest Shinzen Young’s Unif…

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"There is no Buddhism without Women" with Dr. Paula Arai (Part 1) 31:17

1M ago31:17

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Dr. Paula Arai talks with Dana about being brought up by her Japanese mother, and how she realized the way that she embodied Buddhism in her body and mind not through intellectual study or what Westerners view as formal practice, but through the simple actions and embodied guidance of her mother. PAULA ARAI (she/her) (Ph.D., Buddhist Studies, Harva…

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Bridging Being and Doing (Episode #75) 1:32:35

2M ago1:32:35

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Welcome to episode 75 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadersh…

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James Cooke discusses awakening on the Conscious Perspective podcast with Gary Lee Haskins 1:01:40

2M ago1:01:40

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James Cooke discusses awakening on the Conscious Perspective podcast with Gary Lee Haskins

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Connection is Vital: A Re-Visit with Bo Hee Moon (+Finished version of poem!) 16:57

2M ago16:57

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Rev. Liên Shutt and Bo Hee Moon continue their conversation on Asian American diasporic identity, and Bo Hee reads the finished version of her poem "Meeting with my Asian Sangha Tonight." Read the poem here! Guest: BO HEE MOON was adopted at three-months-old from South Korea. Her poems have appeared in AGNI, Poetry, swamp pink, and others. Omma, Se…

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Realization Practice 4 - BEATS belief practice | Inner Space Nonduality Essentials 10:15

2M ago10:15

10:15

Access the full free course here, along with grounding guidance and a guide on how to use these resources: Disclaimer - Read Before Continuing The practices provided here are intended as guidance for navigating one's experience. They should not be understood as medical advice or as a treatment for specific mental or physical conditions. Dr. James C…

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Mindful Economics: In Conversation with Kate Raworth (Episode #74) 2:02:25

2M ago2:02:25

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Welcome to episode 74 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadersh…

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Realization Practice 3 - Surrendered Inquiry | Inner Space Nonduality Essentials 10:12

2M ago10:12

10:12

Access the full free course here, along with grounding guidance and a guide on how to use these resources: Disclaimer - Read Before Continuing The practices provided here are intended as guidance for navigating one's experience. They should not be understood as medical advice or as a treatment for specific mental or physical conditions. Dr. James C…

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Realization Practice 2 - Experiential Opening | Inner Space Nonduality Essentials 10:12

2M ago10:12

10:12

Access the full free course here, along with grounding guidance and a guide on how to use these resources: Disclaimer - Read Before Continuing The practices provided here are intended as guidance for navigating one's experience. They should not be understood as medical advice or as a treatment for specific mental or physical conditions. Dr. James C…

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Realization Practice 1 - Recursive Experiential Acceptance | Inner Space Nonduality Essentials 10:11

2M ago10:11

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Access the full free course here, along with grounding guidance and a guide on how to use these resources: Disclaimer - Read Before Continuing The practices provided here are intended as guidance for navigating one's experience. They should not be understood as medical advice or as a treatment for specific mental or physical conditions. Dr. James C…

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Clarifying Awakening - Nondual Realization following Awakening | Inner Space Nonduality Essentials 1:51

2M ago1:51

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Access the full free course here, along with grounding guidance and a guide on how to use these resources: Disclaimer - Read Before Continuing The practices provided here are intended as guidance for navigating one's experience. They should not be understood as medical advice or as a treatment for specific mental or physical conditions. Dr. James C…

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Awakening Practice 6 - Experiential Opening | Inner Space Institute Nonduality Essentials 10:10

3M ago10:10

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Access the full free course here, along with grounding guidance and a guide on how to use these resources: Disclaimer - Read Before Continuing The practices provided here are intended as guidance for navigating one's experience. They should not be understood as medical advice or as a treatment for specific mental or physical conditions. Dr. James C…

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Awakening Practice 5 - Self Inquiry | Inner Space Institute Nonduality Essentials 10:11

3M ago10:11

10:11

Access the full free course here, along with grounding guidance and a guide on how to use these resources: Disclaimer - Read Before Continuing The practices provided here are intended as guidance for navigating one's experience. They should not be understood as medical advice or as a treatment for specific mental or physical conditions. Dr. James C…

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Awakening Practice 4 - Non-Meditation | Inner Space Institute Nonduality Essentials 10:10

3M ago10:10

10:10

Access the full free course here, along with grounding guidance and a guide on how to use these resources: Disclaimer - Read Before Continuing The practices provided here are intended as guidance for navigating one's experience. They should not be understood as medical advice or as a treatment for specific mental or physical conditions. Dr. James C…

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Awakening Practice 3 - Choiceless Awareness Meditation | Inner Space Institute Nonduality Essentials 10:12

3M ago10:12

10:12

Access the full free course here, along with grounding guidance and a guide on how to use these resources: Disclaimer - Read Before Continuing The practices provided here are intended as guidance for navigating one's experience. They should not be understood as medical advice or as a treatment for specific mental or physical conditions. Dr. James C…

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Awakening Practice 2 - Subject-Object Inquiry | Inner Space Institute Nonduality Essentials 10:15

3M ago10:15

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Access the full free course here, along with grounding guidance and a guide on how to use these resources: Disclaimer - Read Before Continuing The practices provided here are intended as guidance for navigating one's experience. They should not be understood as medical advice or as a treatment for specific mental or physical conditions. Dr. James C…

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Awakening Practice 1 - Nondual Awareness Meditation | Inner Space Institute Nonduality Essentials 10:05

3M ago10:05

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Access the full free course here, along with grounding guidance and a guide on how to use these resources: Disclaimer - Read Before Continuing The practices provided here are intended as guidance for navigating one's experience. They should not be understood as medical advice or as a treatment for specific mental or physical conditions. Dr. James C…

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"Meeting with my Asian Sangha Tonight" with Poet Bo Hee Moon 31:09

2M ago31:09

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Listen in to hear how Bo Hee Moon was inspired by practice in the 3-month course "Lotus Rising from Mud: A Path for Anti-Asian American Restoration. Guest: BO HEE MOON was adopted at three-months-old from South Korea. Her poems have appeared in AGNI, Poetry, swamp pink, and others. Omma, Sea of Joy and Other Astrological Signs, published by Tinderb…

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Mindfulness Practice 4 - Body Scan Meditation | Inner Space Institute Nonduality Essentials 10:10

3M ago10:10

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Access the full free course here, along with grounding guidance and a guide on how to use these resources: Disclaimer - Read Before Continuing The practices provided here are intended as guidance for navigating one's experience. They should not be understood as medical advice or as a treatment for specific mental or physical conditions. Dr. James C…

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Mindfulness Practice 3 - Mindfulness Without Effort | Inner Space Institute Nonduality Essentials 10:15

3M ago10:15

10:15

Access the full free course here, along with grounding guidance and a guide on how to use these resources: Disclaimer - Read Before Continuing: The practices provided here are intended as guidance for navigating one's experience. They should not be understood as medical advice or as a treatment for specific mental or physical conditions. Dr. James …

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Mindfulness Practice 2 - Essential Mindfulness | Inner Space Institute Nonduality Essentials 10:09

3M ago10:09

10:09

Access the full free course here, along with grounding guidance and a guide on how to use these resources: Disclaimer - Read Before Continuing: The practices provided here are intended as guidance for navigating one's experience. They should not be understood as medical advice or as a treatment for specific mental or physical conditions. Dr. James …

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Mindfulness Practice 1 - Anchoring Attention | Inner Space Institute Nonduality Essentials 10:17

3M ago10:17

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Access the full free course here, along with grounding guidance and a guide on how to use these resources: Disclaimer - Read Before Continuing: The practices provided here are intended as guidance for navigating one's experience. They should not be understood as medical advice or as a treatment for specific mental or physical conditions. Dr. James …

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Introduction to Essential Awakening & Nonduality practices from InnerSpaceInstitute.org 3:35

3M ago3:35

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Access the full free course here, along with grounding guidance and a guide on how to use these resources: Disclaimer - Read Before Continuing The practices provided here are intended as guidance for navigating one's experience. They should not be understood as medical advice or as a treatment for specific mental or physical conditions. Dr. James C…

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Inner Space Institute membership and free Essential Awakening & Nonduality course now available! 1:15

3M ago1:15

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Try membership free for two weeks here: Access the full free Essentials course here, along with grounding guidance and a guide on how to use these resources: Disclaimer - Read Before Continuing The practices provided here are intended as guidance for navigating one's experience. They should not be understood as medical advice or as a treatment for …

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AMA: The Science of Déjà vu, The UK Race Riots and LSD & The Mind of the Universe by Chris Bache 21:08

3M ago21:08

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Being with Painful Feelings (Episode #73) 1:27:08

3M ago1:27:08

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Welcome to episode 73 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. Nobody escapes pain, but, for most people, knowing how to handle it …

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Meeting the Mentor with Ryan Lee Wong 12:48

3M ago12:48

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Guest Ryan Lee Wong is author of the novel Which Side Are You On, a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel. He lived for two years at Ancestral Heart Temple and is the Administrative Director of Brooklyn Zen Center. Some of Ryan's publications include: Which Side Are You On, his novel published in 2023. Every Past Life All At Once, a …

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James Cooke discusses The Dawn of Mind on the Natural Awakening podcast with Wystan Bryant-Scott 52:44

3M ago52:44

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My appearance on the Natural Awakening podcast with Wystan Bryant-Scott.

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Zen Practice As Community Building with Ryan Lee Wong 43:43

3M ago43:43

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Guest Ryan Lee Wong is author of the novel Which Side Are You On, a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel. He lived for two years at Ancestral Heart Temple and is the Administrative Director of Brooklyn Zen Center. Some of Ryan's publications include: Which Side Are You On, his novel published in 2023. Every Past Life All At Once, a …

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Finding a Spiritual Path (Episode #72) 1:20:43

3M ago1:20:43

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Welcome to episode 72 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadersh…

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The Dawn of Mind, available for pre-order now! Discover how matter became conscious and alive 2:29

4M ago2:29

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Pre-order from: Sign up for guided practices and more:

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From addiction to awakening with Paul Hedderman | Living Mirrors #131 49:45

4M ago49:45

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Paul Hedderman is a nondual speaker and author of the books On Having Never Left, Escape to Everywhere, and Under A-Rest. Today we speak about nonduality and recovery from addiction.

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"Compassionate Touch Meditation" with Sharon Suh 5:30

4M ago5:30

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Enjoy this short guided meditation from Sharon Suh, called, "Compassionate Touch Meditation." Guest: SHARON SUH is professor of Buddhism at Seattle University and author of Being Buddhist in a Christian World: Gender and Community (2004); Silver Screen Buddha: Buddhism in Asian and Western Film (2015); and Occupy This Body: A Buddhist Memoir (2019)…

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AMA: Integrating shame + inner work & parenting 14:47

4M ago14:47

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Ask questions for the next AMA via patreon or the channel membership community (click the "join" button above): https://www.patreon.com/DrJamesCooke

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Ancient Path for Modern Times: Feeling Safe (Episode #71) 1:23:35

4M ago1:23:35

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Welcome to episode 71 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. We’re delighted to share this special two-part installment with you,…

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