Mindful Awareness Meditation with Michael Sapiro
November 28, 2023
Dr. Michael Sapiro leads a guided meditation on mindful awareness that connects you with the present moment and your senses.
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War Meditation
November 14, 2023
What does the Dalai Lama say about ending war? This meditation helps us understand the causes of war, and how we might eventually be free of them.
Dr. Thupten Jinpa on Buddhism, Science, Compassion, and Climate
April 5, 2022
Dr. Thupten Jinpa on the intersection of science, Buddhism, and critical thinking, and how Buddhist principles can help address the climate crisis as well as helping each of us lead better lives at home with our families and in our relationships.
From What If to What Next? — Rob Hopkins’ Climate Optimism
March 22, 2022
Climate activist Rob Hopkins talks about engaged Buddhism that actively works for positive change in our communities and in the world.
Kim Stanley Robinson on Solving the Climate Crisis, Buddhism, and the Power of Science Fiction
March 15, 2022
Kim Stanley Robinson on climate change solutions, Buddhism in his life and work, sci-fi and “cli-fi”, colonizing Mars, and how to stay optimistic.
Esoteric and Everyday Buddhism with Ben Connelly
January 4, 2022
Soto Zen Teacher Ben Connelly on the relationship between science and reality, whether karma really exists, and how to be a Buddhist activist.
Vaccines and Compassion
November 30, 2021
How does the Buddhist view on compassion help us think about COVID vaccine controversies? What do the Dalai Lama and the Pope have to say about vaccination? Host Scott Snibbe and Producer Tara Anderson talk about how to stay loving and connected to people we disagree with, how to avoid “compassion fatigue,” and how to (not) convince somebody to see things our way.
What is Enlightenment? with Dr. Jan Willis
November 2, 2021
Is enlightenment really possible for people like you and me? Do you lose yourself when you become enlightened? Are there people on earth who are enlightened right now? Buddhist scholar Dr. Jan Willis answers these questions and more as we explore what enlightenment (or awakening) really means.
Compassionate AI with Kristian Simsarian
August 24, 2021
Artificial intelligence expert Kristian Simsarian joins host Scott Snibbe to discuss how we can create ethical, unbiased and compassionate AI, whether we should be scared of AI, and the implications of AI on the future of work and spirituality.
Loving Our Parents, Loving Our Children
July 27, 2021
Host Scott Snibbe offers a touching personal talk and meditation on how to best love our parents and our children using powerful Buddhist teachings and techniques on understanding, love, listening, and compassion.