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Episode 200: The Music of Connection
A Moment of Reflection at a Dance Competition
I recently found myself sitting at a dance competition, watching performance after performance. My wife runs these competitions, and I help with the technical equipment that judges use to score
“Better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness.”
This ancient proverb reminds us that even in times of uncertainty, when suffering feels overwhelming, our small actions matter. The world today presents us with many reasons to feel helpless—wars, humanitarian crises, political divisions, and personal struggles that
Life is a series of transitions. Some are big—changing careers, moving to a new city, the birth of a child, the loss of a loved one. Others are small—shifting from one task to another, the moment between breaths, the pause before responding in a conversation. Yet, whether big
In honor of Bodhi Day—a tradition marking the Buddha’s awakening—this podcast episode invites us to reconsider what it means to be “enlightened.” Far too often, we imagine enlightenment as a distant goal, a spiritual finish line we’ll cross once we’ve perfectly solved all our struggles.
Picture yourself hanging from a rope, gripping it with all your might. Your shoulders ache, your hands burn, and each moment feels heavier than the last. But what if the pain isn't coming from what you're holding onto, but from the act of holding on itself?
In this episode, I explore gratitude as a natural byproduct of awareness, interdependence, and impermanence. Through the lens of Buddhist teachings, including the metaphor of Indra’s net and the Zen story of “The Cup Is Already Broken,” I share how mindfulness reveals the interconnectedness of all things and inspires
After nearly a decade of hosting the Secular Buddhism Podcast, I've distilled 30 of my favorite life lessons inspired by Buddhist wisdom. These nuggets have profoundly shaped my daily life and they represent the core teachings I strive to practice.
I hope these resonate with you. Which one
As parents, helping children navigate their emotions can often feel overwhelming. From tantrums to outbursts, understanding and managing emotions is an important skill that we must pass on to our kids. In my recent podcast episode with the team from Uplift Kids, we explored how to teach children about emotions
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