Podcasts sobre Vipassana

A meditation check in from our favorite guest, Gerad from Slangsmith Radio! Check out his station at anchor.fm/slangsmithfm ??? I also discovered the Dhamma.org app available on Apple and android platforms! Definitely worth checking out for easy access to info about Vipassana Meditation ???

My ~1 month anniversary on Anchor! Making more Vipassana Meditation connections: discussing preparation for a course, connecting with a local meditator and giving info about local meditation centres. Gerad from Slangsmith Radio gets a gold star (a metaphorical one) for his impressive efforts in his meditation practice. Thank you for listening ???…

In this episode I discuss gratitude and how short life can be, and the importance of making every day count. I give info on how and where to find info about the 10 day Vipassana Meditation courses and talk about how Vipassana is so different from most types of meditation that it should have a different name ????…

Apparently kidney stones are the worst pain you can feel. They're not thaaat bad! Thank you for your support ???

In this episode I explained what I remembered all of a sudden about how I was introduced to Vipassana Meditation: at a temple stay in Korea, I binged read The Art Of Living by William Hart and SN Goenka. ?Gerad calls in and lets me know that I accurately predicted how his meditation session would go based on his last check in, oops! I re- shared my…

Meditation rollercoasters: if you have a good and deep meditation session, don't be surprised if your next time sitting is quite difficult! Gerad from Slangsmith Radio needs to get a neti pot! Loving each new connection I make on Anchor! Thank you for listening ???

Panic! Gerad from Slangsmith Radio didn't call in with his meditation check in this morning! I was worried that something went horribly wrong... but he was fine ? it's always good to recognize the habit patterns of the mind like this. I called in to him to make sure he was okay, and he offered for me to check in with him about my meditation. Of cou…

Gerad from Slangsmith Radio calls in with a meditation check in where he finds that he's holding some resistance to/In his meditation practice. I offer some advice on making physical adjustments when necessary during meditation to avoid disrupting the mind and continuing your mindfulness. Thank you for listening ???…

Tis the season of chaos and craziness! Monkey minds are running rampant! Gerad from Slangsmith Radio and Allison from WHP Radio BOTH called in with difficulty reigning in their wandering minds. These difficult meditation sessions are just as beneficial as the super focused ones though, and I introduce the concept of equanimity. Thank you for joinin…

In the last episode I challenged Gerad from Slangsmith Radio to the Meditation Challenge! It's not easy! He's totally up for the challenge but discusses how hard it is to start at it. It sounds like my first time! Thank you for listening, sharing, applause and giving my station a favorite! Don't forget to check out Dhamma.org for Vipassana Meditati…

Check in with Gerad from Slangsmith Radio about his meditation. I challenge him in his next meditation session to help advance his practice. Also some info on some movies available on YouTube to check out: "Doing time, Doing Vipassana" and "The Dhamma Brothers" In the time of the Buddha it was said that the clock of Vipassana has struck, meaning th…

In this episode of You Need to Meditate I discuss the new anchor channel called My Anchor Intro, such a cool concept and I highly recommend that you check it out! Gerad from Slangsmith Radio checks in with issues getting out of bed to meditate after he tossed and turned all night so I try to help him out with some tips for making it through the nig…

You need to meditate! Join us for more discussions about meditation. I specifically practice techniques of meditation that are taught in 10 day Vipassana courses at www.dhamma.org ? check them out to find one near you! (By donation! ?). Meditation check in with Slangsmith Radio. We talk about coffee addiction, and how your mind wants you to stay in…

The lovely Gerad (idk how you spell it) from Slangsmith Radio calls in to check in on his meditation practice. We discuss fear of losing ideas that come up during meditation and how to deal with craving coffee while you sit.

Meditation check Ins with ?Slangsmith Radio? Check them out here on Anchor! Thank you thank you thank you, I finally meditated!! We discuss bodily pain during meditation. Ending with some Metta for the holidays. Metta means loving kindness and Vipassana meditation sessions commonly end by sending Metta to everyone. Thank you for listening and favor…

In this episode I go into more depth about the schedule for the 10 day Vipassana Meditation course; including talking about how amazing the food is, banging the gong at 4:20, and the impact of a buttered toast addiction on your meditation practice ???

In this episode I explain that Vipassana Meditation is the technique of meditation discovered by Gautama the Buddha, which led to his enlightenment. You'll hear more about how the technique has spread all over the world, only from donations from students. Thank you for listening and favoriting my station!…

Still getting used to anchor; I totally missed making an episode out of previous content before it expired. Here's a quick intro to who SN Goenka is... I meant to add more segments but ended up having a super busy day. Thanks for listening and favoriting my station! ??

Intro by IAM RADIO ?? Thank you for favouriting my station! I'm excited to continue our journey in Vipassana Meditation with the Anchor community!

I started off with chanting by SN Goenka. This chanting is played early in the morning in the meditation hall at the Vipassana Meditation courses. In this episode I explain more about the course and how amazing the whole experience is. Thank you for listening! Don't forget to favorite my station if you want to learn more!…

I love being a part of Anchor! And I explain that I don't consider myself to be an expert after a call in.

Explaining the difference in value from practicing Vipassana Meditation vs. any other meditation or relaxation techniques. I also reach out to the lovely people who have engaged with me recently ??

In this episode, I begin to explain the origin of Vipassana meditation, going right back to Gautama Buddha himself!

Introduction • Creating a dialogue • Why meditation on Anchor?

Is it possible for us in 21st century America to live with awareness and a sense of well being, right here, right now? asks Steve Armstrong in "The Great Blessings." The Buddha answered the question in his time by identifying the highest blessings in life, both in spiritual practice and also in how we live our lives.…

Kamala Masters remarks on how happiness is not about pleasant physical experience in "The Pursuit of Happiness." Happiness is about learning to let go, by seeing and living life in more balance. "When the mind is pure, joy follows," says the Buddha. Being mindful of the feelings of gratitude and generosity brings a lot of happiness, and this helps …

Steve Armstrong offers a perspective on how Insight meditation practive affects our life on earth in "Understanding the Noble Eightfold Path." It is only through mindfulness that one can recognize the way things are, the true nature of the body and mind. It is a gradual path of development to practice the eight factors, which are reciprocally suppo…

Kamla Masters speaks on "Resting the Mind" before it falls into extremes. It takes a large measure of equanimity for the heart to stay stable and balanced without wavering from wisdom and compassion. A quiet and balanced heart can take in everthing clearly without adding to the drama during the ups and downs of life.…

Steve Armstrong explains the Buddha's teaching of how suffering is due to visiting forces in the mind in "Understanding the Defilements." We don't see our experience clearly when greed, anger, and delusion arise in the mind. Through mindfulness and realization into the nature of these defilements, we can be free of them.…