Dharmapunx NYC

Taking Inventory: Reviewing the Quality of Our Actions Without Beating Ourselves Up 17.07.2019 59:50 ↓

32 minute talk, 27 minute meditation on the theme

Repetition Compulsion: The Tendency to Wind Up in Unhealthy Interpersonal Dynamics, and How to Address These Patterns with Somatic Mindfulness 10.07.2019 1:01:10 ↓

33 minute talk and 28 minute guided meditation on the theme

Attaining Trascendent & Altered States of Consciousness 04.07.2019 1:16:05 ↓

Talk and guided meditation on the psychology of transcendent states and how to attain them without using psychoactive substances.

Emotions: How Are They Made & Can They Be Changed? 28.06.2019 1:08:45 ↓

A talk giving an overview of some fascinating new insights regarding the theory of emotions and affect regulation, focusing on the work of Lisa Feldman Barrett. The talk explores how these ideas fit into the core teachings of the Buddha, followed by a meditation exploring new techniques in regulating emotions.

managers, firefighters and exiles—Different Parts of the Self 20.06.2019 59:34 ↓

32 minute talk + 27 minute guided meditation on the theme

Upgrading Your Mind's Operating System 15.06.2019 1:00:48 ↓

35 minute talk • 25 minute guided meditation on the theme

Unseen Costs: How Social Media & Text Based Communication Contribute to Emotional Isolation 05.06.2019 1:04:34 ↓

talk and guided meditation on the theme

Self-Transcendence 29.05.2019 1:00:14 ↓

31 minute talk + 29 minute guided meditation on the theme

Alleviating Loneliness 22.05.2019 52:57 ↓

Dharma talk and guided meditation on the theme.

Getting Unhooked • How To Uncover the Nonconscious Complexes Underlying Current Struggles 08.05.2019 59:09 ↓

Dharma talk + meditation exploring the theme.

Dharma 101: Understanding the Four Noble Truths 01.05.2019 58:07 ↓

Celebrating 2,500,000 downloads of dharmapunxnyc talks with a focus on a foundational insight of the Buddha's teachings.

Connecting with Our Unmet Needs & Deepest Longings 24.04.2019 58:29 ↓

Talk and guided meditation on the theme.

The Four Foundations of Love 21.04.2019 1:06:02 ↓

Talk and guided meditation on the theme.

hungry ghosts & angry demons: recovery retreat talk 1 17.04.2019 1:26:47 ↓

talk on the damaged relational patterns that underlie addictive and compulsive behaviors, along with a guided meditation that addresses these wounds to the human psyche. 

hungry ghosts & angry demons: recovery retreat talk 2 17.04.2019 52:49 ↓

talk on relationship between core shame and addiction and building self-esteem in recovery

Balancing the Bilateral Brain 10.04.2019 1:00:00 ↓

30 minute talk followed by 30 minute guided meditation.

Soothing Guided Meditation (with relaxing ambient music) 29.03.2019 28:36 ↓

30 minute guided meditation with relaxing ambient music

Fulfillment in Life 27.03.2019 1:06:14 ↓

Talk and guided meditation. (Recorded at the last meeting at 302 Bowery; Tuesday evening meeting moving to Williamsburg Brooklyn.)

Self-Soothing in Triggering Social Settings 20.03.2019 1:04:46 ↓

Talk and guided meditation exploring self-soothing techniques.

Relationships: Tools For Establishing a Secure Bond 13.03.2019 1:00:03 ↓

Talk and guided meditation on the theme.

Entering the Bardos: The Hidden Wisdom of Buddhist Mysticism 06.03.2019 41:33 ↓

Note: Due to a recording malfunction only an abridged version of the meditation's was recorded. 

hacking your brain: neurotransmitters, hormones and using meditation to cultivate states of well-being 12.02.2019 1:00:46 ↓

34 minute talk + 25 minute meditation

On Releasing Resentments and Processing Anger 06.02.2019 58:18 ↓

Talk exploring the underlying two keys to address frustration and outrage, taking adaptive actions, and finally starting the process of forgiveness. 

SAD: Seasonal Depression and Processing Dispiriting Moods 30.01.2019 1:02:01 ↓

Talk on seasonal depression and mood shifts, followed by a meditation to process difficult emotional states of being.

Understanding and Addressing Catastrophizing Thoughts and Hypochondria 23.01.2019 1:02:37 ↓

Talk exploring unconscious psychological factors contributing to intrusive ideations and methods to address these cognitions, both in the short and long term.