We dive into a season-long discussion of Stephen Batchelor's "After Buddhism: Rethinking the Dharma for a Secular Age". Feel free to listen even if you don't have the book, but you may get the most out of reading along with us. We wanted to let you know that due to some unexpected technical difficulties, there are some audio issues in this episode …

We dive into a season-long discussion of Stephen Batchelor's "After Buddhism: Rethinking the Dharma for a Secular Age". Feel free to listen even if you don't have the book, but you may get the most out of reading along with us. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaada…

We dive into a season-long discussion of Stephen Batchelor's "After Buddhism: Rethinking the Dharma for a Secular Age". Feel free to listen even if you don't have the book, but you may get the most out of reading along with us. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaada…

Your lamas taboot discuss how impermanence and awareness can impact loving relationships, commitment, and fear. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaadam.com. His nonprofit is Mindfulness For Life at mindfulness-for-life.org and on Instagram @mindfulnessforlifeorg. On…

Your lamas taboot discuss how impermanence and awareness can impact loving relationships, commitment, and fear. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaadam.com. His nonprofit is Mindfulness For Life at mindfulness-for-life.org and on Instagram @mindfulnessforlifeorg. On…

In many ways, a practice of meditation is a balancing act between seeming opposites. But balancing can be fun! We'll talk about some of those apparent opposites and the active quality of resting in meditation. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaadam.com. His nonprof…

In many ways, a practice of meditation is a balancing act between seeming opposites. But balancing can be fun! We'll talk about some of those apparent opposites and the active quality of resting in meditation. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaadam.com. His nonprof…

We got our friend Steve to join us with some great questions about music in general, in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, and how it all applies to the great musical temple that is a Phish show. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaadam.com. His nonprofit is Mindfulness…

We got our friend Steve to join us with some great questions about music in general, in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, and how it all applies to the great musical temple that is a Phish show. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaadam.com. His nonprofit is Mindfulness…

We got our friend Steve to join us with some great questions about music in general, in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, and how it all applies to the great musical temple that is a Phish show. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaadam.com. His nonprofit is Mindfulness…

What's been happening with your Lamas Taboot? And what might be next for the pod? Get a glimpse of what we're thinking about in this wide-ranging and personal conversation. Here is the Huberman podcast I referenced in this episode. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lam…

What's been happening with your Lamas Taboot? And what might be next for the pod? Get a glimpse of what we're thinking about in this wide-ranging and personal conversation. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaadam.com. His nonprofit is Mindfulness For Life at mindful…

What's been happening with your Lamas Taboot? And what might be next for the pod? Get a glimpse of what we're thinking about in this wide-ranging and personal conversation. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaadam.com. His nonprofit is Mindfulness For Life at mindful…

Mitchell and Adam talk about their respective trips to see Phish in Alpharetta and Starlake. (heads up: this episode is exclusively Phish content.) Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaadam.com. His nonprofit is Mindfulness For Life at mindfulness-for-life.org and on …

Ever seen three people standing on a huge 12’ x 18’ blue tarp in the GA section right in front of the stage? Ever been one of those three people? We examine attachment and our self-created, illusory zones of “control” via this phenomena. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam …

This season is a book study of Crazy Wisdom by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a book that continues to have a tremendous impact on your hosts Mitchell and Adam. Each episode of the podcast is intended to compliment your own reading of the corresponding chapters of the book. You are encouraged to put into use the Three Stages of Practice: listening, cont…

This season is a book study of Crazy Wisdom by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a book that continues to have a tremendous impact on your hosts Mitchell and Adam. Each episode of the podcast is intended to compliment your own reading of the corresponding chapters of the book. You are encouraged to put into use the Three Stages of Practice: listening, cont…

This season is a book study of Crazy Wisdom by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a book that continues to have a tremendous impact on your hosts Mitchell and Adam. Each episode of the podcast is intended to compliment your own reading of the corresponding chapters of the book. You are encouraged to put into use the Three Stages of Practice: listening, cont…

Inspired by a question about the potential results of a three-year retreat, we discuss our relationship with enlightenment. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaadam.com. His nonprofit is Mindfulness For Life at mindfulness-for-life.org and on Instagram @mindfulnessfo…

This season is a book study of Crazy Wisdom by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a book that continues to have a tremendous impact on your hosts Mitchell and Adam. Each episode of the podcast is intended to compliment your own reading of the corresponding chapters of the book. You are encouraged to put into use the Three Stages of Practice: listening, cont…

At Deer Creek 2022, Adam wrote himself a little note mid-show: communicate compassion, not details. Today we unpack it, and talk about how it relates to Phish and Dharma. Here's the 2022 Deer Creek “Sand” we reference in this episode, and the Hollywood Bowl “Disease”. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTu…

This season is a book study of Crazy Wisdom by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a book that continues to have a tremendous impact on your hosts Mitchell and Adam. Each episode of the podcast is intended to compliment your own reading of the corresponding chapters of the book. You are encouraged to put into use the Three Stages of Practice: listening, cont…

This season is a book study of Crazy Wisdom by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a book that continues to have a tremendous impact on your hosts Mitchell and Adam. Each episode of the podcast is intended to compliment your own reading of the corresponding chapters of the book. You are encouraged to put into use the Three Stages of Practice: listening, cont…

This season is a book study of Crazy Wisdom by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a book that continues to have a tremendous impact on your hosts Mitchell and Adam. Each episode of the podcast is intended to compliment your own reading of the corresponding chapters of the book. You are encouraged to put into use the Three Stages of Practice: listening, cont…

Guides can be helpful in so many areas, especially Phish and the Dharma. That’s our jumping off point for today’s bonus episode. Here's the Greek Tweezer>Simple we reference in this episode. Must watch --> A fascinating interview with John Zorn about his improvisational game piece "Cobra". And here are some examples of Cobra: 1) The original album,…

This season is a book study of Crazy Wisdom by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a book that continues to have a tremendous impact on your hosts Mitchell and Adam. Each episode of the podcast is intended to compliment your own reading of the corresponding chapters of the book. You are encouraged to put into use the Three Stages of Practice: listening, cont…

This season is a book study of Crazy Wisdom by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a book that continues to have a tremendous impact on your hosts Mitchell and Adam. Each episode of the podcast is intended to compliment your own reading of the corresponding chapters of the book. You are encouraged to put into use the Three Stages of Practice: listening, cont…

This season is a book study of Crazy Wisdom by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a book that continues to have a tremendous impact on your hosts Mitchell and Adam. Each episode of the podcast is intended to compliment your own reading of the corresponding chapters of the book. You are encouraged to put into use the Three Stages of Practice: listening, cont…

Music-wise, Mitchell and I are Phishheads, first and foremost. For many phans, that means some kind of natural connection to the music of the Grateful Dead. But, it hasn't been a simple story for us, and we've been wanting to talk about it for awhile. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot F…

This season is a book study of Crazy Wisdom by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a book that continues to have a tremendous impact on your hosts Mitchell and Adam. Each episode of the podcast is intended to compliment your own reading of the corresponding chapters of the book. You are encouraged to put into use the Three Stages of Practice: listening, cont…

This season is a book study of Crazy Wisdom by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a book that continues to have a tremendous impact on your hosts Mitchell and Adam. Each episode of the podcast is intended to compliment your own reading of the corresponding chapters of the book. You are encouraged to put into use the Three Stages of Practice: listening, cont…

We’ve got a listener question about how one might handle “pest” control, antibiotics, and germ-killing cleaners while also honoring the Buddhist precept not to kill. Also, we check back with Mitchell after he’s had some time with the Beatles playlist Adam made for him. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouT…

This season is a book study of Crazy Wisdom by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a book that continues to have a tremendous impact on your hosts Mitchell and Adam. Each episode of the podcast is intended to compliment your own reading of the corresponding chapters of the book. You are encouraged to put into use the Three Stages of Practice: listening, cont…

We give you instruction in the foundational practice of shamata, or calm-abiding meditation. This is THE trailhead to the path of meditation according to the Buddhist tradition. But, as you’ll hear, one needn’t be a Buddhist to enjoy the benefits of this profound and life-changing practice. The only prerequisites are the belief that we can be bette…

We revisit the topic of three-year retreat as we continue to process such a unique period in our lives. Here is the Beatles playlist Adam made for Mitchell. Did it work? Stay tuned… And please consider supporting Mindfulness For Life, a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouT…

As the culmination of this season’s content, we provide instruction in compassion meditation, known as tong-len. It’s the practical means to the realization of all the enlightened qualities we’ve discussed, and we’ve paired it with Down With Disease from Hershey, PA on 12/1/95 and Madison Square Garden on 12/29/97. Support the show Our website is l…

We do our best to answer the question, "How can you introduce teens to the concept of mindfulness, especially in this age of technology?" Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaadam.com. His nonprofit is Mindfulness For Life at mindfulness-for-life.org and on Instagram …

We answer the listener questions: ”Do you ever feel uncomfortable around people who seem unaware of their reality?” “Ever been to the ER since you embarked on this journey? I have, and bearing witness to those who are in acute mental or physical distress makes me uncomfortable.” Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot…

Discussion of the Great Went Hood from 8/17/97 and the Charlotte Hood from 7/25/03 is woven throughout our presentation of the Six Transcendent Virtues. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaadam.com. His nonprofit is Mindfulness For Life at mindfulness-for-life.org an…

We all know Buddhism is referred to as one of the major world religions. Yet it’s also common to hear people describe Buddhism as a “science of mind”. So, this listener asks, “Is Buddhism a religion?” Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaadam.com. His nonprofit is Min…

This listener question asks how our practice of meditation informs our interaction with people we perceive as “toxic.” Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaadam.com. His nonprofit is Mindfulness For Life at mindfulness-for-life.org and on Instagram @mindfulnessforlife…

Two versions of Ruby Waves — 9/5/21 from Dick’s and 7/14/19 from Alpine Valley — give us some context for a discussion of the Four Immeasurables. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaadam.com. His nonprofit is Mindfulness For Life at mindfulness-for-life.org and on In…

We’re all going to meet stress and anxiety, so how do we work with that? What are some strategies we can implement in the moment and, more importantly, in preparation for this inevitability? Click here for some “first-aid” style practices that may help to calm the mind in moments of acute anxiety. But be aware: these are NO substitute for the armor…

We start out talking about our three-year retreat, but end up discussing the potential impact of quality retreats, of any length, for everyone. Then we plug Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, 8/25/16. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaadam.com. His nonprofit is Mindfulness F…

Now that we’ve been slightly ungrounded by relative AND ultimate truth, what are we supposed to do? (or not do…if that’s possible). We use “Piper” from Madison Square Garden, 12/31/02, and the “Piper” from SPAC on 6/19/04 to talk about the accumulations of merit and wisdom. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and…

While our bodies constantly change as we age, there seems to be something inside that is unchanging. Some call it a spirit, some call it a soul, some call it consciousness. How do we perceive or address this from the Buddhist view? Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lam…

We answer the question, "Are there times when you've found space to be mindful when working on something that requires intense focus?" And, in the second half, we discuss Trey Anastasio Band and Cressman/Faquini. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaadam.com. His nonp…

Perhaps the most paradoxical paradigm-shifter present in the teachings, we’ll examine the Two Truths paired with two versions of Reba: 7/1/97 at the Paradiso in Amsterdam, and 10/29/98 at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, CA. ***Correction: Adam incorrectly Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamata…

All about Adam's first Phish show at the CSU Convocation Center on December 8, 1995. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaadam.com. His nonprofit is Mindfulness For Life at mindfulness-for-life.org and on Instagram @mindfulnessforlifeorg. One-on-one coaching and consu…

Our first Listener Questions bonus episode is about how to handle financial stress. Support the show Our website is lamataboot.com, Instagram: @lamataboot, and YouTube: @lamataboot Find Lama Adam at lamaadam.com. His nonprofit is Mindfulness For Life at mindfulness-for-life.org and on Instagram @mindfulnessforlifeorg. One-on-one coaching and consul…