Episodes

  • “The Buddhist Teachings On Desire” Chapter 10 From Buddhadhamma: The Laws Of Nature And Their Benefits To Life

    “The Buddhist Teachings On Desire” Chapter 10 From Buddhadhamma: The Laws Of Nature And Their Benefits To Life
    Dec 21 2025
    This is the tenth chapter “The Buddhist Teachings On Desire” from the book: Buddhadhamma: The Laws Of Nature And Their Benefits To Life by Bhikkhu P. A. Payutto (Somdet Phra Buddhaghosacariya) Published by Buddhadhamma FoundationCopyright © Buddhadhamma Foundation 2021Translated by Robin Philip Moore Editor: Bhikkhu Kovilo, typesetting: Bhikkhu Gambhīro Download this e-book in PDF, EPUB and MOBIContinue reading "“The Buddhist Teachings On Desire” Chapter 10 From Buddhadhamma: The Laws Of Nature And Their Benefits To Life"
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  • Language | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #38 — LIVE At 18:00 (6:00pm) Central Wednesday Dec 17, 2025 // 10:00am Australian Eastern Standard (Brisbane) Thursday Dec 18, 2025

    Language | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #38 — LIVE At 18:00 (6:00pm) Central Wednesday Dec 17, 2025 // 10:00am Australian Eastern Standard (Brisbane) Thursday Dec 18, 2025
    Dec 14 2025
    In this thirty-eighth installment of the ongoing live series with Wendy Nash inquiring into meditation practice on and off the cushion we plan to delve into the influence of language in meditation. Recently a podcast guest mentioned a turning point when a teacher described the breath as oh so delicate. There’s also an exercise someContinue reading "Language | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #38 — LIVE At 18:00 (6:00pm) Central Wednesday Dec 17, 2025 // 10:00am Australian Eastern Standard (Brisbane) Thursday Dec 18, 2025"
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  • Breath as an Anchor & Refuge for the Digital Age | Anapanasati Series With Jacques Rutzky

    Breath as an Anchor & Refuge for the Digital Age | Anapanasati Series With Jacques Rutzky
    Dec 7 2025
    [ original unedited version: https://youtu.be/rJlxn1OZkms ] (Ai assisted:) In this fourth episode of the anapanasati series Integrating Presence welcomes meditation teacher Jacques Rutzky for a deep, personal conversation on mindfulness of breathing (anapanasati) and its role in daily life. Jacques shares his 50+ year journey into meditation—starting at age 16 in Detroit, discovering the PaliContinue reading "Breath as an Anchor & Refuge for the Digital Age | Anapanasati Series With Jacques Rutzky"
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  • (A)Political Notes Mostly Reflected In The California Dhamma Scene

    (A)Political Notes Mostly Reflected In The California Dhamma Scene
    Dec 4 2025
    (Ai assist:) A short, unscripted solo reflection on some subtle patterns showing up at the intersection of Western Dhamma practice, language, and politics — especially in the California scene. Topics touched on: No finger-pointing, no conclusions forced — just honest observations offered with metta Ai cleaned transcript with some extra edits by me: I’d beenContinue reading "(A)Political Notes Mostly Reflected In The California Dhamma Scene"
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  • Faith, Persistence, Nimitta, Waiting For Jhana And The Four Elements | Anapanasati Series With Brian Newman

    Faith, Persistence, Nimitta, Waiting For Jhana And The Four Elements | Anapanasati Series With Brian Newman
    Nov 30 2025
    (Ai assist:) Executive coach and deep Dharma practitioner Brian Newman shares his journey into the Pa-Auk Sayadaw meditation lineage and the transformative power of strong samatha (concentration) practice. Brian explains how the need for unwavering presence in his coaching work led him to meditation, quitting alcohol, and eventually discovering that the ancient maps of theContinue reading "Faith, Persistence, Nimitta, Waiting For Jhana And The Four Elements | Anapanasati Series With Brian Newman"
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  • (Losing) Balance in Dharma | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #37

    (Losing) Balance in Dharma | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #37
    Nov 16 2025
    This is the thirty-seventh installment of the ongoing live series with Wendy Nash inquiring into meditation practice on and off the cushion. I recently witnessed a reoccurrence of various perplexing sentiments from the (USA) West Coast Dharma scene (which even parallel general society). After running this by Wendy she rightly pointed out tinges of self-righteousnessContinue reading "(Losing) Balance in Dharma | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #37"
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  • Breath, Light, The Inner Teacher And The Vastness Of Samadhi | Anapanasati Series With Richard Shankman

    Breath, Light, The Inner Teacher And The Vastness Of Samadhi | Anapanasati Series With Richard Shankman
    Nov 2 2025
    (Ai Assist:) Richard Shankman, author of the seminal book The Experience of Samādhi, gives a deep exploration of mindfulness of breathing (anapana), samadhi, jhana, and the fluid, often misunderstood nature of deep meditative states. Key Themes Discussed: Tone & Takeaway Warm, humble, and boldly honest, Richard dismantles dogmatic barriers while honoring tradition. The conversation isContinue reading "Breath, Light, The Inner Teacher And The Vastness Of Samadhi | Anapanasati Series With Richard Shankman"
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  • Trust | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #36

    Trust | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #36
    Oct 26 2025
    In this thirty-sixth installment of the ongoing live series with Wendy Nash inquiring into meditation practice on and off the cushion we delve into trust: its aspects in and outside of formal meditation and how these interrelate and feed into each other as well as the importance of trust for so many things. To nameContinue reading "Trust | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #36"
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