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Recent Episodes

Cittasubha: Receive the Dhamma with an Open Heart and Mind Apr 4 2021 065

Posted May 4, 2021 • 00:32:05

Guest lay teacher Cittasubha addresses Sunday Sila, reflecting on the presence of the Buddha’s teachings everywhere. We grow by receiving teachings...

Jessica: Right Speech From the Mouths of Babes Mar 28 2021 064

Posted April 6, 2021 • 00:23:32

Jessica asks what it would be like if instead of asking, “How are you?” we were to ask, “What are you reflecting on lately?” How can we understand...

Jessica: Cultivating the Path within the Framework of Dhamma Mar 21 2021 063

Posted April 6, 2021 • 00:20:38

Jessica Swanson addresses Sunday Sila. How do we move through life on the path in the Dhamma interdependently?

Jessica: Nothing Personal about Unconditional Kindness, Mar 14 2021 062

Posted April 6, 2021 • 00:19:13

Jessica Swanson leads Sunday Sila online. She reflects on why she is drawn to the Thai Forest tradition of Theravada Buddhism and what makes it special....

Sakula: Intentionally Willing a Feeling of Goodness Feb 28 2021 061

Posted March 2, 2021 • 00:28:39

Sakula discusses the benefits of the practice of recognizing when we naturally feel goodness and intentionally feeling goodness. She reflects on the...