Awareness: The Jumping Off Point

Last Updated on January 23, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov This talk covers the basics of the Four Noble Truths. It is the introduction to our series on the Noble Eightfold Path. The Four Noble Truths were one of the Buddha’s first teachings upon awakening, and remain a foundational part of the dharma. Originally a part of the Buddha’s first talk, The Setting of the Wheel of Dharma in Motion, it teaches us to recognize the dukkha, its causes, and its cessation. Before diving into the Noble Eightfold Path, it is important to understand the context in which this teaching was given. The Eightfold Path is the last of the Four Noble Truths, and answers the question of how we free ourselves from dukkha. To read more about the Four Noble Truths visit https://oneminddharma.com/four-noble-truths/. To find more podcast episodes and show notes, visit https://oneminddharma.com/podcasts/. For links to the podcast on Spotify, Youtube, Apple, and more, visit https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/podcast. To join our free 30 day meditation challenge, visit https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge. To learn about our weekly sitting group, head to https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/sit https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/blog/noble-eightfold-path https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn56/sn56.011.than.html The post Introduction to the Noble Eightfold Path: The Four Noble Truths appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on January 17, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov Today’s podcast episode covers the topic of awareness and it’s role in our lives. Although awareness itself is a powerful tool, it is best coupled with wise action that follows. 30 Day Meditation Challenge – https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge Sitting Group – https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/sit Story of Kisa Gotami – https://www.turningwheel.org.uk/buddhist_stories/kisa-gotami-and-the-mustard-seed/ The post Awareness: The Jumping Off Point appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on November 26, 2025 by Matthew Sockolov Today we cover the important teaching of the Five Aggregates. https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/study/khandha.html https://suttacentral.net/sn35.28/en/bodhi?reference=none&highlight=false Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge Begin Again Class: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/begin-again The post The Five Aggregates appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on November 21, 2025 by Matthew Sockolov Today’s guided meditation investigates using metta, or loving-kindness, as a concentration practice. I recommend listening to the talk first that goes with this episode! Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge Begin Again Class: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/begin-again The post Metta as Concentration Meditation appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on November 21, 2025 by Matthew Sockolov Today we talk about using metta as a concentration practice. This talk goes with the guided meditation on using metta as concentration. You can also read about this practice at https://oneminddharma.com/metta-concentration. https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an05/an05.027.than.html https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an08/an08.063.than.html https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an05/an05.028.than.html Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge Begin Again Class: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/begin-again The post Metta as Concentration Talk appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on November 15, 2025 by Matthew Sockolov Today’s talk is about the practice of sila, or ethical conduct. We’ll look at the traditional understanding, and the practical applications. https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an04/an04.099.than.html Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge Begin Again Class: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/begin-again The post Sila: Ethical Conduct appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on October 15, 2025 by Matthew Sockolov Today is a bit of an unplanned talk about taking control over what we can. Specifically, we talk about the seeds of karma and what we choose to plant. Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge Begin Again Class: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/begin-again The post The Power We Have appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Last Updated on January 16, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov Today’s talk is about how we can work to make space for love, loving-kindness, compassion and joy in our lives. RESOURCES https://fakebuddhaquotes.com/you-yourself-as-much-as-anybody-in-the-entire-universe-deserve-your-love-and-affection/ YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/oneminddharma INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/oneminddharma TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@themindfulcounselor SITTING GROUP: https://oneminddharma.com/group/ INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS: https://www.TheMindfulCounselor.Me The post Making Space for Love appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Following up on the talk from last week, today we have a guided walking meditation practice. We’ll look at the experience in the body, then open up to feeling tone and mental states while walking. RESOURCES https://oneminddharma.com/walking-meditation/ https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/blog/moving-meditation YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/oneminddharma INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/oneminddharma TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@themindfulcounselor SITTING GROUP: https://oneminddharma.com/group/ INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS: https://www.TheMindfulCounselor.Me The post Guided Walking Meditation appeared first on One Mind Dharma.

Today we discuss the practice of walking meditation. We’ll cover why it’s important, it’s benefits, and how to get started. RESOURCES https://www.lionsroar.com/walking-meditation-thich-nhat-hanh https://oneminddharma.com/walking-meditation/ https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/blog/moving-meditation https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9365743 YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/oneminddharma INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/oneminddharma TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@themindfulcounselor SITTING GROUP: https://oneminddharma.com/group/ INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS: https://www.TheMindfulCounselor.Me The post What is Walking Meditation? appeared first on One Mind Dharma.