Birth of the Birthless; Refuge and Bodhicitta in Daily Life pt. 3
The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast
Buddha's Birthday - Saka Dawa If you were born after the 70s, your ideas of Dharma are probably your grandmothers, or even great grandmothers. So this here what we do on the podcast, this ain'tcher granny's dharma, y'hear? Listen in and listen up as we break it down as to exactly what it means to be born into the birthless, just like Buddha.
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Compassion Breath; Refuge and Bodhicitta in Daily Life pt. 2
The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast
Speak to him, thou, for He heareth And spirit with spirit can meet. Closer is He than breathing. And nearer than hands and feet. -Tennyson As within, so without. Join us this week for a compassion meditation that is as close as you can possibly get to actual compassion. Apply this to recovery, as Dharma practitioners who are in recovery. I'm not an addict practicing Dharma. See the difference? Listen in for some clarity. The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Episode 91 Available in Kindle, Trade Paperback, Hardcover The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast Theme by
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Recovery Flow State; Refuge and Bodhicitta in Daily Life
The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast
The notion of getting into a flow state, otherwise known as zen af, while maintaining our sobriety and living to our full potential. As Bodhisattvas on the path of recovery we can affect those around us with our own stable practice. To reach a calm state, and share gratitude, generosity and compassion with others from this place untouched by trauma, unscarred by addiction. Join us. The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Episode 90 The notion of getting into a flow state, otherwise known as zen af, while maintaining our sobriety and living to our full potential. As Bodhisattvas on the path of...
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Tantric Refuge in Recovery; Components of a Practice Session pt. 3
The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast
We've spent many sessions on refuge and bodhicitta, compassion. For this episode, let's get into something that I wrote about in Step 11 in The 12-Step Buddhist (Atria\Beyond Words 2018), in reference to the practice of Vajrasattva for purification. We'll cover the building blocks of practice, continuing w/ pt. 3, more on Dedication of Merits. New shows on Fridays. Tune in for practices integrated with words and sounds on this and all the shows! All are welcome. Send questions to This is the path of bodhisattvas, yogis and Buddhists in recovery. "You can judge me, but please take...
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Grace: How to Accept the Blessings in Recovery; Components of a Practice Session pt. 2
The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast
Instead of putting ourselves in a position to be hurt, we place ourselves in a position to be blessed. What is Grace? We can discuss in a traditional sense the meaning of grace. How do we get out of the way and let the blessings fall on us? How does the notion of Grace integrate with our Dharma practice in recovery? Continuing with our discussion of the components of practice sessions so that you can make a good one that suits you, Part 2. The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Episode 88 New shows on Fridays. Tune in for practices integrated with words and sounds on this and all the shows! All...
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How to Take Practice Dharma in Recovery: Components of a Practice Session pt. 1
The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast
We can apply our development of refuge and bodhicitta on the path of recovery. We use rituals that include motions, breathwork, sounds and visualizations. We can offer flowers and scents and all of our attachments to the Refuge Field. From this refuge field we practice with body, speech and mind to apply the rest of our practice session. All sessions include components. Join us as we discuss all of them and some great ways for you to apply Dharma to your recovery! The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Episode 87 Dharma Recovery in Practice: Components of a Practice Session pt. 1 New shows on Fridays....
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How to Take Refuge in Recovery: Refuge in the Sangha
The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast
Who is our Sangha? Choose wisely. In this aspect of the path, we study and try to understand our effect on other beings and our energy. The Buddha has shown itself in the sufferings of infinite karmas, filling bottomless oceans of beings who suffer but have not met the Dharma. To protect our commitments, to develop and strengthen our commitment to the path, we would be more helpful to ourselves if we find other like minded souls to take shelter with. Moreover, those with whom we share energy, space and time should also understand the path, at least to the extent that everyone understand what...
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How to Take Refuge in Recovery: Refuge in the Dharma
The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast
What is this Dharma that we are offered to take refuge in? Can it be defined? Continuing our discussion of what, and what not to take refuge in. Now that we have some sense of the Buddha, the Four Noble Truths and basic principles, we'll add the Refuge Field, and all Dharmas in our next Object of Refuge: The Dharma. As always, we'll use the instructions as tools to unlock our realizations and insights that are beyond words and concepts. The path has many layers, join us as we delve into the second of the Three Jewels. Readings from The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Episode 85 Available in...
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How to Take Refuge in Recovery: Refuge in the Buddha cont.
The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast
This week we continue deepening our understanding of precisely what it means to us to take refuge, in the Buddha, in recovery. Last episode, we discussed the Four Kayas of a Buddha. This episode continues the discussion of Objects of Refuge, Refuge in the Buddha, The Five Wisdom aspects. Don't worry, we'll break it down simply, and do some practice to gain direct knowledge of refuge in the Buddha. The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Episode 84 From and rigpawiki.org The Buddha is endowed with the Four Kayas and the Five Wisdoms. We continue with the Five Wisdoms. The Five WisdomsThe...
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How to Take Refuge in Recovery: Refuge in the Buddha
The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast
Work with refuge in our meditations with "objects" to take refuge in. We started the topic on a simple way. Now, we get into the weeds on refuge in this ongoing series. Drawing from a rare translation on Refuge and Bodhicitta by Patrul Rinpoche and having received many teachings on esoteric texts by this amazing master, I comment in terms of the application of refuge in recovery. The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast: Episode 83 How to Take Refuge in Recovery, Part 2: Objects of Refuge - The Buddha Join me weekly on Fridays for practices integrated with words and sounds on this and all the...
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