171 - How To Feel Whole And Complete

In this episode of the Secular Buddhism podcast, I explore what it means to “be a lamp unto yourself.” Drawing from personal stories, including my time teaching paragliding, and Buddhist teachings on wisdom, I reflect on the journey from seeking external guidance to cultivating t ... Show More

In this episode, we continue our exploration of the Eightfold Path by diving into the second aspect of wisdom—Right Intention. We explore how intention functions like a compass, helping us navigate life with purpose and clarity. Rather than reacting habitually, Right Intention in ... Show More

In this episode, I share the audio recording of a Dharma talk I gave during one of our Sunday Zoom calls. The topic is Right View, the first step on the Buddhist Eightfold Path. Inspired by the book Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari, I explore the nature of truth and how we relate to it ... Show More

Awakening Our Body's Awareness - Part 1 - Mindful awareness of our bodies is a portal to full aliveness, wisdom and love. These two classes will explore the trance that takes us away from our body, the pathways home, ways of working with pain, and the gifts of an embodied presenc ... Show More

Watts discusses the various roles and purposes which music, comedy, art, and the idea of the performer or "The Joker" plays within our culture.  The Hindu concept of Game Theory is the primary philosophy discussed in this episode. Eastern Philosophy such as Confucianism and Taois ... Show More

Watts continues the discussion on the various roles and purposes which music, comedy, art, and the idea of the performer or "The Joker" plays within our culture. The Hindu concept of Game Theory is the primary philosophy discussed in this episode. Eastern Philosophy such as Confu ... Show More

How Do We Bridge the Divides? - The divides in our world can only exist if we humans are divided from our own full being and habituated to divides with others. In this reflection we explore bridging inner and relational divides as the grounds for evolving consciousness in our spe ... Show More

Delve into the depths of spirituality as we unravel the nature of the Soul (Ruh) and the complexities of the Self (Nafs). Discover the interplay between these two essential elements and gain insights into their roles in shaping our beliefs, actions, and inner journey. Join us for ... Show More

Ob mit Haut und Haar oder mit Leib und Seele – wer verliebt ist, ist das oft von Kopf bis Fuß. Also ganz und gar. Der menschliche Körper ist für Redensarten geradezu geschaffen. Und zwar vom Scheitel bis zur Sohle. 

Diving into the power of collective conscious and how we are all using it. Yes, we are - until we rise. 

Meditation: Inhabiting Our Body, Realizing Wholeness - Awakening awareness in the body is the portal to resting in boundless and dynamic presence. This guided practice scans the body from feet up, and helps us inhabit all parts of our body. As we open to the aliveness and space i ... Show More

Elias Abi Rached shares from Genesis 18 how important it is to be like Abraham, having a heart for the lost and wanting to be part of God’s mission on earth. الياس ابي راشد يشارك من تكوين ١٨ كم هو مهم ان نكون مثل إبراهيم لدينا قلب من اجل الهالكين وراغبين ان نكون جزء من إرسالية ال ... Show More