18 - Freedom From The Pursuit Of Happiness

18 - Freedom From The Pursuit Of Happiness

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224 - The Long Way Home

In this episode, I explore the timeless wisdom found in Homer's The Odyssey through a secular Buddhist lens, drawing parallels between Odysseus's arduous journey home and our own human experiences. I highlight key lessons such as the danger of numbing ourselves with comfort, akin ...  Show more

223 - Nothing is Missing

In this episode, I explore the concept of being "already whole" by examining two seemingly contradictory Buddhist stories: the Golden Buddha and peeling an onion. The Golden Buddha story suggests we are inherently valuable, covered by layers of conditioning, while the onion story ...  Show more

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