173 - The Causes Of Unsatisfactoriness

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

How do we explain the feeling where we have everything we could want, but we still feel so unhappy and dissatisfied? In this episode we explore some of the reasons for unhappiness in the face of success and everything we have ever wanted to dispel some of the stigma around sadnes ... Show More

This Episode Tori and I tackle why it is so hard to stay joyful in all things and why is it so important for us to have the right attitude towards what is happening to us! 

In this episode, I talk about the Paradox of Truth - why is it that what we resist, persists? Why is it that we receive in giving? Why is it that life is cherished, only because of death? I talk bible symbolism and the psychological reality of paradox (like how by feeling the dep ... Show More

Il est frappant de constater que les personnes les plus malheureuses ne sont pas nécessairement celles qui ont subi les évènements les plus tragiques. Comment l'expliquer? De quoi souffrons-nous exactement ? #philosophie 

Na'im Najied Returns:   Why do we sabotage our lives?   In this show, we will discover why we sabotage our: Relationships Money Dreams Health Work?   Questions we will address   What is the root cause of our self-destructive behavior?   Why do we have drama and stress and pain?   ... Show More

What is meaning and why is it important? What are the benefits of having a purpose and where does suffering fit in? What can you do when you want to explore meaning in your own life? 

你思考过人生的意义吗？在我们面临人生的一些抉择时，往往会感到迷惘，这时候免不了要想想，自己这一生所追求的究竟是什么，财富、感情、地位、名声、健康，到底什么才是最重要的？这一课就让我们来看看，是什么引起了关于这个问题的讨论。 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2619 

We continue discussing the question of whether we do what is right or what makes us happy? What does the Bible have to say? 

In this week's episode, we talk about the nature of change - how it happens, why we fight it and what we can do to accept it on a deeper level. 

“When your personal self isn’t taking over,” teaches Michael Singer, “your heart is full and your mind is clear.” So what stops this from happening? Our fears and our desires. In this episode, Michael shows us how to replace the never-ending pursuit of what you think will make yo ... Show More