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Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life

Claire Villarreal, PhD
Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life
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  • Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life

    Dr. Harvey Aronson on anger, Buddhism and cross-cultural misunderstandings

    03/09/2025 | 47 mins.
    In this insightful episode, we explore the nuanced teachings of anger within Buddhist practice, particularly how Western students may misinterpret traditional advice like "don't get angry." Join us as Dr. Harvey Aronson, also known as Lama Namgyal Dorje, offers a cross-cultural perspective that bridges Eastern wisdom with Western understanding. Discover how to navigate anger with awareness and compassion, transforming it into a source of personal growth and spiritual insight. Tune in to deepen your understanding of this powerful emotion and its role in your spiritual journey.
    Links to resources:
    Harvey/Lama Namgyal’s upcoming teaching series at Dawn Mountain: https://www.dawnmountain.org/teaching-tuesdays-2/
    Dawn Mountain’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dawnmountain/featured
    And their podcast:
    https://blubrry.com/dawnmountain/
    His book, Buddhist Practice on Western Ground: https://www.shambhala.com/buddhist-practice-on-western-ground-2842.html
    Other suggestions: 
    Outshining Trauma: https://www.shambhala.com/outshining-trauma.html
  • Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life

    Why do our 30 trillion cells feel like a self? part 2, from Inner Cosmos

    15/02/2025 | 1h 2 mins.
    This week, we're sharing the second of two episodes from Inner Cosmos that explore the neuroscience behind our sense of self. Host David Eagleman investigates why our bodies, composed of trillions of cells, feel like a single, unified "me." These episodes offer a compelling scientific perspective on the Buddhist concept of anatta (no-self), providing a fascinating bridge between ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience.
    Listen now to all of the wonderful episodes from Inner Cosmos: https://eagleman.com/podcast/
  • Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life

    Why do our 30 trillion cells feel like a self? from the Inner Cosmos podcast

    07/02/2025 | 30 mins.
    This week, we're sharing part one of two episodes from Inner Cosmos that explore the neuroscience behind our sense of self. Host David Eagleman investigates why our bodies, composed of trillions of cells, feel like a single, unified "me." These episodes offer a compelling scientific perspective on the Buddhist concept of anatta (no-self), providing a fascinating bridge between ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience.
    Listen now to all of the wonderful episodes from Inner Cosmos: https://eagleman.com/podcast/
  • Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life

    Fearless compassion guided meditation

    26/11/2024 | 13 mins.
    This guided practice, recorded for the Jung Center of Houston's MBSI Power of Community series, invites you to turn your attention inward with kindness and understanding. As you listen, allow yourself to be held in a space of warmth and acceptance. This meditation offers an opportunity to connect with parts of ourselves that might feel uncomfortable.
  • Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life

    Unwinding from your day: guided meditation

    07/02/2024 | 29 mins.
    If you've finished your day of work -- or just want to take a relaxing break -- this guided meditation is here for you!

    This meditation was recorded live as part of the Mind Body Spirit Institute’s Power of Community meditation series. To learn more and register (for free!), click here: https://geni.us/mbsipoc

    May you and all beings be well.

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About Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life

The Buddhist tradition began over 2,500 years ago, and its roots are even older. Over the centuries, countless people have benefited from these teachings. But are the beliefs and practices of Buddhism still relevant? Absolutely! If anything, we need this wisdom more now than ever as our world speeds up. In this podcast you'll find guided meditations, teachings on the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and some stuff just for fun. For a deeper dive on the Four Noble Truths, click here: http://bit.ly/Bddhist4NTs
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