Have you ever felt like you’re not entirely in control—like some unseen force inside you is making choices on your behalf? In the latest episode of the Secular Buddhism podcast, I explore the metaphor of the mind as a car filled with emotional passengers. Sometimes, anger jumps into
I'm excited to announce our first annual Secular Buddhism Podcast Community Retreat happening September 12-14, 2025 at the beautiful Drala Mountain Center in Colorado!
A Teaching on Perspective, Reaction, and Freedom Imagine you’re floating peacefully down a river. The sun is out, the water is calm, everything seems just right—until BAM! Another boat crashes into yours. What’s your first instinct? Most of us would react with frustration or anger. We’d
🎧 Listen to the podcast episode here: 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