Swimming Upstream

Gregory chats about misconceptions with concentration and where it fits in the path.   Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.

Gregory talks about ignorance, delusion, and the quest for lasting satisfaction. Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.

Gregory talks about the values of the Noble Eightfold Path, discipline, and the antidote to greed, hatred, and delusion. Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.

Gregory chats about the recent Buddhist Festival in Portland, Oregon, and reflects on the Ruth Denison / U Ba Khin lineage. Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.

This week, Gregory continues on the topic of the hinderances, specifically dealing with "disliking" or aversion, and how to skillfully deal with it. Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.

Guest teacher Kate Davies joins us for a brilliant talk on Engaged Dharma (and one of the very best talks we've heard on the topic!) Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.

We welcome Ayya Santacitta back to Wednesday Wake Up! Ayya gives a powerful guided meditation on the elements and talk that weaves together Earth awareness and Dhamma.   Talk starts at 10 min 31 sec Guided Meditation begins 37 min 42 sec and ends at the 1 hour 25 min mark Learn more and support Ayya Santacitta Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.

Gregory chats about awareness around liking, passion, desire, grasping and aversion. This one is a bit shorter due to Gregory getting over a respiratory illness. Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.

Guesting at Wise Spirit Buddhist Community, Zen Priest Flying Fish Murphy gives an insightful talk on the infamous Angulimala, and how his story provides insight into the current times. You can read about Flying Fish at Dharma Rain Zen Center, in Portland Oregon.

This week, Gregory begins a new series on the five hinderances in Buddhism. ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage. The Dharma is freely given, but if you would like to support this podcast and pay it forward, you can donate and support it HERE Follow Gregory on Instagram @gregorymaloofdharma To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing list.   Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.