Mind Wide Open
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Every conversation, gathered in one place — from ethics and the five hindrances to loving kindness and a good laugh.
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Anxiety, Faith and Meditation with Robby Rotfeld
Beth talks with Robby Rotfeld about anxiety, faith, and where meditation actually meets both.
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Understanding Sīla: Buddhist Ethics in Daily Life
Beth and Bhante Chandrawansa on sīla — the ethical foundation the rest of the practice stands on.
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Discussing the Damma with George Heckert
George Heckert, founder of the Philadelphia Meditation Center, joins Beth to talk Dhamma.
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The Present Moment and the 5 Aggregates
Beth and Bhante Chandrawansa on the five aggregates — and what the present moment is actually made of.
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Constructive and Destructive Emotions
Beth and Bhante Chandrawansa on telling a constructive emotion from a destructive one.
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The 5 Hindrances
Beth and Bhante Chandrawansa on the five hindrances that show up in every sit, sooner or later.
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The Five Faculties of Enlightenment
Beth and Bhante Chandrawansa on the five faculties that keep a practice balanced.
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The Sublime States
Beth and Bhante Chandrawansa on the four sublime states, and cultivating them on purpose.
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Mindfulness
Beth and Bhante Chandrawansa go back to basics: what mindfulness actually is.
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Loving Kindness
Beth and Bhante Chandrawansa on loving kindness as a practice, not just a feeling.
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Anger
Beth and Bhante Chandrawansa on working with anger without pretending it isn't there.
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