Buddhist teachings and meditations from the teachers at Triple Gem of the North. *** Improve your meditation practice *** Enhance the quality of your life *** Gain greater insight into your mind and thoughts *** Acknowledge and deal with anger, anxiety, pain, and fear
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What is the difference between a thought and an emotion, and how can mindfulness change the way we relate to both? This episode explores how contact, perception, thoughts, and bodily reactions can develop into emotional experience and how mindful awareness can help us notice the process before we react. We can learn to observe emotions such as anger and fear without feeding or suppressing them.…
Weaknesses are qualities that impede our lives. None of us are perfect, so how do we deal with our weaknesses? In this podcast, Bhante explains that the most important step in mindfulness is recognizing weaknesses as weaknesses and not strengths we use to get through the day. He introduces practical ways in which we can overcome weaknesses by embracing opposite qualities and learning not to feed…
This talk explains that meditation develops the ability to experience each moment without the filters of past judgments, memories, or future fears. By cultivating "radical mindfulness," meditators learn to recognize experiences as they truly are, rather than reacting through personal interpretations and emotional habits. Through this practice, we free ourselves from the "old food" of the past and…
In this Dharma talk, Bhante Sathi explores the true meaning of freedom, explaining that lasting freedom is not found in external circumstances but within our own minds. Through mindfulness, he shows how anger, anxiety, fear, and attachment can become prisons of our own making, and how recognizing them allows us to break free. Drawing on practical examples this episode offers guidance for…
In this episode, Bhante explores the relationship between meditation and Dhamma, explaining why both are essential for cultivating lasting wisdom. Through relatable examples, he illustrates how our thoughts, beliefs, and interpretations shape our experience of the world—and how mindfulness helps us recognize these patterns without judgment. Discover how meditation goes beyond relaxation, becoming…
Have you ever had intrusive thought patterns that always seem to poison your mind? Something that almost doesn’t seem like “yours”? If so, you’re not alone. This podcast explores how we habitually “pick up” certain thoughts from the constant stream of mental activity. This concept is similar to choosing familiar foods at a buffet. He explains that mindfulness allows one to recognize unhelpful…
Ever wonder what meditation can do for your memory? IN this podcast, Bhante Sathi discusses memory and its relationship with the mind and the brain. Using several everyday examples, he illustrates how meditation can improve your brain’s neuroplasticity. Furthermore, he also discusses how memories can fade once deprived of attention and response. This can enable anybody to control how much power…
The concept of “identity” can convey countless answers to the individual, but is identity just a part of our view? In this Podcast, Bhante Sathi illustrates Pali terms and concepts relevant to the discussion at hand. Through mindfulness and self-observation, we can see how our views and identity are shaped only by our environment. And by cultivating awareness of our identity, we can develop more…
How can you love unconditionally when it seems impractical? In this podcast, Bhante discusses how Metta/unconditional love differs from transactional relationships that are built on equivalent exchange. Drawing from everyday examples, Bhante illustrates how this unconditional love builds wisdom, healthy boundaries and genuine connections with those around us. Mind Workout For a Lifetime of…
Find yourself unable to sit down on the cushion because of “life”? In this podcast, Bhante illustrates how one can fall short on their discipline with meditation due to societal demands and life’s responsibilities. Obstacles like craving and self-centeredness can sneak into one’s life and pull them away from their practice. But through compassionate discipline and honest reflection, anyone can…
