Bästa Practical Buddhism podcaster (2024)

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Taking a Break 5:31

1+ y ago5:31

5:31

This is the final episode of season 3. I explain the reasons behind that decision as well as share what I am continuing to offer. Questions? Please reach out: info@towardlight.netAv Kate Spina

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Karma 7:47

2y ago7:47

7:47

Some brief thoughts on this huge topicAv Kate Spina

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Three Marks of Existence 9:33

2y ago9:33

9:33

In this episode I explore all the factors that can get in the way of us seeing the truths of anicca, dukkha, and anatta.Av Kate Spina

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The Process of Purification 9:02

2y ago9:02

9:02

Letting go of our conditioning and getting in touch with our inner wisdom can at times be a painful process. In this episode I attempt to normalize that process so that, as it happens to you, you can continue to stay with the process.Av Kate Spina

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The Importance of Clear Seeing 9:29

2y ago9:29

9:29

Following up on the episode on honesty I explore how we can discover the presence and absence of clarity.Av Kate Spina

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Internal and External Honesty: The Parami of Sacca 9:20

2y ago9:20

9:20

In this episode I attempt to illustrate the importance of honesty; both internally and externally.Av Kate Spina

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The Parami of Patience 9:10

2y ago9:10

9:10

Khanti, patience, is one of the 10 paramis, one of the qualities the Buddha is said to have perfected before his awakening.Av Kate Spina

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Refining the Parami of Energy 12:26

2y ago12:26

12:26

This episode I explore the idea of energy drains, and why looking at this is so important on the Buddhist path.Av Kate Spina

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Five Spiritual Faculties 13:48

2y ago13:48

13:48

The five spiritual faculties of faith, effort, mindfulness, collectedness and wisdom are the foundation of the spiritual path,. Here is an article from The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies if you want to learn more.Av Kate Spina

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Working with a Dharma Teacher 11:57

2y ago11:57

11:57

In this episode I look at the benefits of working with a Dharma teacher, how to find one, and when additional support is needed.Av Kate Spina

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Practice: 12 Minutes of Mindfulness 14:46

2y ago14:46

14:46

In this episode I offer a 12 minute guided mindfulness practice that I recommend you practice in a still posture, either sitting, standing, or lying down.Av Kate Spina

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Being Human 12:44

2y ago12:44

12:44

In this episode I explore what it means to be human, and how fighting with reality can create more suffering for us.Av Kate Spina

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Untangling Our Habitual Stories 16:37

2y ago16:37

16:37

So many of our thoughts are automatic, habitual patterns, that often don't serve us, but we base our actions on them anyway. In this episode I look at common stories and what tools can serve us as we work with them.Av Kate Spina

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Compassionate Action 9:04

2y ago9:04

9:04

In this episode I explore barriers to compassionate action and some guidelines to help us when we do take compassionate action.Av Kate Spina

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Compassion for Others 11:16

2y ago11:16

11:16

Continuing the theme of compassion I share reflections on the importance of cultivating the felt sense of compassion for others.Av Kate Spina

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Guided Meditation: Self Compassion 11:57

2y ago11:57

11:57

A ten minute guided meditation, cultivating compassion for selfAv Kate Spina

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Self Compassion 8:44

2y ago8:44

8:44

This episode I look at the bhramavihara of compassion, karuna, and how we can cultivate compassion toward ourselves and why that is important.Av Kate Spina

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Unrealistic Expectations on the Buddhist Path 11:46

2y ago11:46

11:46

In this episode I explore how unrealistic expectations around Buddhism, both internally and externally, can create dukkha, and in some cases take us away from the path.Av Kate Spina

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Wise Concentration 7:37

2y ago7:37

7:37

Finalizing the series on the Noble Eightfold Path with the eighth path factor of Wise Concentration.Av Kate Spina

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Wise Mindfulness 12:28

2+ y ago12:28

12:28

Wise Mindfulness is the 7th path factor, and it's also a study to itself. Some resources if you're interested in exploring mindfulness: Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana. Satipatthana Meditation: A Practice Guide by Bhikkhu Analayo Mindfulness by Joseph Goldstein. Some talks: Perspective of Right Mindfulness by Andrea Fella What Do …

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Wise Effort 11:35

2+ y ago11:35

11:35

In our meditation practice we cultivate a balanced effort, and prevent unwholseome mind states from arising, abandon them when they do arise. We cultivate wholesome mind states and sustain them.Av Kate Spina

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Wise Livelihood 10:05

2+ y ago10:05

10:05

How can we reduce harm in how we make and spend money?Av Kate Spina

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Wise Action 9:51

2+ y ago9:51

9:51

The fourth factor on the Noble Eightfold Path is Wise Action. How does our Wise View and Wise Intention affect how we act in the world?Av Kate Spina

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Wise Speech 12:36

2+ y ago12:36

12:36

In the third path factor of wise speech we are asked to refrain from speech that is false, harsh, divisive, gossipy or idle and to cultivate speech that is honest, kind, timely and useful.Av Kate Spina

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Wise Intention 10:21

2+ y ago10:21

10:21

What underlies our thoughts words and deeds? And how can we make sure those intentions are wholesome?Av Kate Spina

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Wise View: Understanding Kamma 12:16

2+ y ago12:16

12:16

The first path factor on the noble eightfold path is wise view. What understanding do we see the world through? How does understanding the truth of kamma help us on the path to freedom?Av Kate Spina

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Absorbing the Path 11:28

2+ y ago11:28

11:28

This episode includes 2 guided practices with the intention of helping to remember and retain the noble eightfold path factors.Av Kate Spina

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Freedom 15:58

2+ y ago15:58

15:58

The third noble truth is the truth of freedom. But what are we free from? And what does that open up for us?Av Kate Spina

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The Cycle of Dependent Origination 15:21

2+ y ago15:21

15:21

Dependent origination is a map that helps us see the cycle of craving more clearly. You can read more about it here, and I share from Turning the Wheel of Truth by Ajahn Sucitto. The 12 links of dependent origination are: Ignorance avijjā, Mental activities sankhāras, Consciousness viññāna, Name and Form nāma-rūpa, 6 senses salāyatana, Contact phas…

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Getting to Know Our Conditioning 12:33

2+ y ago12:33

12:33

Self-criticism, comparison, and judgement arise regularly. In this episode I look at why, and how we can work with them. I mention Internal Family Systems and this podcast with the founder of IFS.Av Kate Spina

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Suffering Due to Lack of Acceptance 14:54

2+ y ago14:54

14:54

When we don't see things as they are, when we don't recognize what's actually happening, we can cause ourselves extra dukkha (difficulty). So how does acceptance help? And how can we see this resistance in our lives?Av Kate Spina

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Spiritual Friendship (In Honor of Mollie) 10:03

2+ y ago10:03

10:03

The Buddha said spiritual friendship is the whole of the holy life. In this episode I look at what spiritual friendship is by sharing about the spiritual friendship I had with my friend Mollie. I share an excerpt from this poem by Maya Stein, and share stories from 2 suttas: SN 45.2 and MN 32.Av Kate Spina

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Joy 7:58

2+ y ago7:58

7:58

In this episode I look at joy (pitti) and ways we can help ourselves be available to joy as it arises. I read the poem So Much Happiness by Naomi Shihab Nye (This is the last episode of season 2. Season 3 begins in May 2022)Av Kate Spina

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Faith, Truth, and Power 9:09

2+ y ago9:09

9:09

In this episode I explore the relationships between faith, truth, and power, and some steps the Buddha suggested in MN95 to help us see if we are cultivating groundless faith or verified faith.Av Kate Spina

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Mindfulness in Information Age 13:03

2+ y ago13:03

13:03

In this episode I continue the theme from last episode of living in an era where we have access to global information. I specifically look at how to bring mindfulness to our use of devices (screen time) and news consumption.Av Kate Spina

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Looking at Spiritual Eclecticism 8:37

2+ y ago8:37

8:37

In this global era we are exposed to so many different spiritual traditions. How do we decide what's right for us? I quote from Bhikkhu Bodhi's book The Noble Eightfold PathAv Kate Spina

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Universality 16:51

2+ y ago16:51

16:51

This episode I look at different ways the teachings point toward universality. While we don't ignore difference, we also don't use difference to separate or segregate ourselves and others. We see the links between all conditioned phenomenon.Av Kate Spina

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Retreat Structure and Reflections 14:18

2+ y ago14:18

14:18

I share details of a retreat I recently completed, ways to structure your own retreat, and 3 insights I received on this retreat. I reference this article by Chris McKenna to help structure an at home mini-retreat.Av Kate Spina

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The Five Hindrances 14:13

3y ago14:13

14:13

The five hindrances, greed, aversion, sloth/torpor, restlessness/worry, and doubt, can be understood through the use of similes that are present in the teachings of the Buddha. There are also some antidotes to the hinderances, and I discuss how to implement them.Av Kate Spina

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The Middle Way 7:13

3y ago7:13

7:13

Why are the Buddha's teachings rooted in moderation? How can we extrapolate those lessons into our lives?Av Kate Spina

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Renouncing Negative Self-Talk 8:38

3y ago8:38

8:38

We can often be harsh or critical in our minds. This episode I explore how we can use the path factor of wise Speech to address our internal talk.Av Kate Spina

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Renouncing Multi-Tasking 8:15

3y ago8:15

8:15

In this episode I begin a series of talks on renunciation. For this episode I am specifically looking at the behavior of multi-tasking, why it is a problem and how we can address it.Av Kate Spina

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What Is Insight? 8:44

3y ago8:44

8:44

In this episode I clarify what is insight, what is it's opposite, and how we can cultivate it consistently.Av Kate Spina

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Getting to Know Your Inner Knowing 14:41

3y ago14:41

14:41

How do you know when you're experiencing insight? Can you hear your inner wisdom? When does conditioning get in the way? How can you tell the difference? How can you cultivate connection with your inner knowing?Av Kate Spina

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New Year, Same Vicissitudes 12:48

3y ago12:48

12:48

Reflecting on the eight worldly winds, seeing them in our lives, can help us to deepen our understanding of dukkha, annica, and upekkha.Av Kate Spina

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Investigation with Koans 10:09

3y ago10:09

10:09

Dhamma vichaya, investigation, is one of the factors of awakening, and I explore how using koans can help us deepen our inquiry into our present moment experience.Av Kate Spina

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Wise Action: Holiday Edition 12:00

3y ago12:00

12:00

In this episode I discuss the path factor of Wise Action; exploring how, when we are doing the self-work discussed in episode 29, it naturally leads to skillful action in the world.Av Kate Spina

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Self Knowing 10:55

3y ago10:55

10:55

In this episode I explore how knowing our strengths, our challenges, and our authentic interests can help move us closer to freedom.Av Kate Spina

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Metta and Karuna for Self 17:08

3y ago17:08

17:08

In this episode I discuss the importance of practicing kindness and compassion for ourselves and guide a 9 minute meditation practice.Av Kate Spina

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Continuity of Mindfulness 13:31

3y ago13:31

13:31

In this episode I share how we can use the refrain from the Satipatthana Sutta to help us bring mindfulness into our days. I share a translation from Bhikkhu Analayo as well as several ways to practice with this key Buddhist teaching.Av Kate Spina

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