Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery.

The Seventh Beatitude 04.05.2020 18:56 ↓

We explore the practice of making peace and we engage in Metta meditation.

The Sixth Beatitude 03.05.2020 20:10 ↓

We reflect on purity of heart, right intention, and “seeing God.”

The Fifth Beatitude 02.05.2020 24:19 ↓

We reflect on the practice of mercy and Josiah tells a story.

The Fourth Beatitude 01.05.2020 24:27 ↓

We reflect on righteousness. What is it? How do I practice it without becoming a moralist?

The Third Beatitude 30.04.2020 25:35 ↓

We reflect on “strength under control” and practicing inheriting the space that has been made for us.

The Second Beatitude 29.04.2020 33:21 ↓

A new introduction and a reflection on practicing mourning and comfort. The book Unsubscribe is by Josh Korda and is available wherever books are sold. Some swears in this one. Please email me at chaplainja@gmail.com if you need a space for comfort and care.

The First Beatitude 28.04.2020 29:24 ↓

An introduction to the Sermon on the Mount via Dietrich Bonhoeffer and a reflection on “poverty of spirit.”

Spiritual Bypass and Grace 27.04.2020 24:00 ↓

We conclude the dharma talk on the Noble Eightfold Path and we meditate on the power of grace in the face of our practice.

The Third and Fourth Noble Truths 26.04.2020 36:19 ↓

We continue our series. Natalie Goldberg’s book The Great Spring was published by Shambhala Publications, Inc. in Boulder in 2016. The quote is found on pg. xiv.

The First and Second Noble Truths 25.04.2020 38:41 ↓

A dharma talk on suffering and it’s cause followed by meditation.

“All Religions Will Pass...” 23.04.2020 18:36 ↓

Josiah gives a brief dharma talk on a controversial quote by pre-revolutionary Russian Orthodox philosopher and theologian V V Rozanov.

A Cup of Coffee 22.04.2020 15:29 ↓

We reflect and meditate on the interconnectedness of all beings and things.

“Always Pray Your Own Prayers” 21.04.2020 15:16 ↓

Josiah shares a story about prayer and we do Metta meditation together.

Hope is Overrated 20.04.2020 12:22 ↓

We reflect on expectations, attachments, and the 3 steps of self-compassion.

Recovery 19.04.2020 20:22 ↓

We reflect on the value of recovery through the first 3 steps of The 12 Steps.

Wild Geese 18.04.2020 6:35 ↓

We reflect on our place in “the family of things” through Mary Oliver’s poem, Wild Geese.

Why I Call Myself a Buddhist 17.04.2020 27:29 ↓

Josiah shares his reasons for identifying as a Zen Buddhist and utilizes a teaching from Thich Nhat Hanh for some help.

Home 16.04.2020 8:13 ↓

We explore 10 Tips for a Mindful Home by Karen Maezen Miller found in Lion’s Roar magazine, printed 9 April 2020.

Women Teach Us: Dr. Cheryl Giles 15.04.2020 17:38 ↓

We explore sitting with our anger, fear, and sadness with Tibetan Buddhist practitioner and psychologist, Cheryl Giles. The essay is called Beyond the Color Line: Cultivating Fearlessness In Contemplative Care and is found on pg. 41 with the selection on pg. 43. The essay is included in The Arts of Contemplative Care ed. by Cheryl A. Giles and Willa B. Miller and published by Wisdom Publications i...

Women Teach Us: Alice Walker 14.04.2020 13:03 ↓

We explore love and womanism with Alice Walker.

Suffering, The Last Jedi, and Pastor Jimmy 13.04.2020 13:09 ↓

We reflect on the value of learning from suffering. https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/04/easter-during-coronavirus/609703/

Easter Sunday 2020 Teacher: Jesus Christ/Rabbi Yeshua of Nazareth 12.04.2020 21:22 ↓

It’s Easter. Resurrection and light are the topics!

Holy Saturday 2020 Teacher: Shūsaku Endō (1923-1996). 11.04.2020 18:48 ↓

Holy Saturday. Silence and suffering in silence.

Good Friday 2020 Teacher: Horatio Spafford (1828-1888). 10.04.2020 26:20 ↓

On this blessed Good Friday 2020, we continue our series with Horatio Spafford and his famous Christian hymn. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. Call the number. Stay alive.

Teachers Worth Listening To: Muhammad Raheem Bawa Muhaiyaddeen (c. 1900-1986). 09.04.2020 15:08 ↓

Part 6: Sufi Islam through the teachings of Bawa Muhaiyaddeen.