Episodi

  • Samadhi, Jhanas & Beyond: Intuition, Awakening & Deepening Meditation Practice With Richard Shankman
    Oct 25 2026
    Renowned meditation teacher and author Richard Shankman (co-founder of the Sati Center and guiding teacher at Metta Dharma Foundation) shares insights from over 50 years of practice and 35 years of teaching, diving into the nuances of samatha, samadhi, jhanas, and insight. We explore why meditation is about honoring the process rather than chasing rigidContinue reading "Samadhi, Jhanas & Beyond: Intuition, Awakening & Deepening Meditation Practice With Richard Shankman" Integrating Presence is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://integratingpresence.com/
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  • Breath, Light, The Inner Teacher And The Vastness Of Samadhi | Anapanasati Series With Richard Shankman
    Nov 2 2025
    (Ai Assist:) Richard Shankman, author of the seminal book The Experience of Samādhi, gives a deep exploration of mindfulness of breathing (anapana), samadhi, jhana, and the fluid, often misunderstood nature of deep meditative states. Key Themes Discussed: Anapana as a Universal Doorway: Richard shares his 55-year practice rooted in breath meditation, emphasizing its accessibility andContinue reading "Breath, Light, The Inner Teacher And The Vastness Of Samadhi | Anapanasati Series With Richard Shankman" Integrating Presence is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://integratingpresence.com/
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  • What Can Western Buddhism Learn From MMA? Psychotherapy, Dzogchen And Prison Dharma With Bill Belanger
    Oct 11 2026
    Psychotherapist and meditation teacher Bill Belanger — founder of Mixed Contemplative Arts — shares his journey through Tibetan Buddhism, his decade-long training under Dr. Daniel P. Brown, and how Western Dharma can evolve beyond rigid dogma by focusing on pragmatic, reality-tested results—an approach he compares to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). We also explore the balanceContinue reading "What Can Western Buddhism Learn From MMA? Psychotherapy, Dzogchen And Prison Dharma With Bill Belanger" Integrating Presence is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://integratingpresence.com/
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  • Trust | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #36
    Oct 26 2025
    In this thirty-sixth installment of the ongoing live series with Wendy Nash inquiring into meditation practice on and off the cushion we delve into trust: its aspects in and outside of formal meditation and how these interrelate and feed into each other as well as the importance of trust for so many things. To nameContinue reading "Trust | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #36" Integrating Presence is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://integratingpresence.com/
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  • 37 Factors Of Awakening | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #46
    Sep 20 2026
    In this forty-sixth installment of the ongoing live series with Wendy Nash, we continue our inquiry into meditation practice both on and off the cushion this time keeping on with a kind of 37 theme from last month’s “The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva” and now to the 37 Factors of Awakening from the TheravadaContinue reading "37 Factors Of Awakening | “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” #46" Integrating Presence is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://integratingpresence.com/
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  • “The Supernatural and the Divine” Chapter 9 From Buddhadhamma: The Laws Of Nature And Their Benefits To Life
    Oct 19 2025
    This is the ninth chapter “The Supernatural and the Divine” from the book: Buddhadhamma: The Laws Of Nature And Their Benefits To Life by Bhikkhu P. A. Payutto (Somdet Phra Buddhaghosacariya) Published by Buddhadhamma FoundationCopyright © Buddhadhamma Foundation 2021Translated by Robin Philip Moore Editor: Bhikkhu Kovilo, typesetting: Bhikkhu Gambhīro Download this e-book in PDF, EPUB and MOBIContinue reading "“The Supernatural and the Divine” Chapter 9 From Buddhadhamma: The Laws Of Nature And Their Benefits To Life" Integrating Presence is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://integratingpresence.com/
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  • Monastic Life, Mind & Meditation With Venerable Yudrön (Asokā)
    Sep 14 2026
    In this swapcast recorded near the Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa (ILTK) https://www.iltk.org Venerable Yudrön (Asokā) of https://youtube.com/@echoesandstoriesofdhamma and I talk a little Buddhist philosophy, monastic training, daily mindfulness practice, and navigating the spiritual path followed by an excerpt from a conversation with Venerable Tenzin Pamo who lives at ILTK Many thanks to Venerable Yudrön forContinue reading "Monastic Life, Mind & Meditation With Venerable Yudrön (Asokā)" Integrating Presence is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://integratingpresence.com/
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  • Bridging Ancient & Modern: Bhutan’s Landmark Global Peace Prayer Festival With Asoka
    Oct 13 2025
    Global prayer for peace echoes across Bhutan: Event festivities highlight compassion, harmony, and cultural heritage, writes Jitsiree Thongnoi in Bhutan — https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3134848/global-prayer-for-peace-echoes-across-bhutan (Ai assist:) In this swapcast episode I speak with Asoka from “Echoes and Story of Dharma” about the inaugural Global Peace Prayer Festival in Bhutan, scheduled from November 4-19, 2025. The discussion providesContinue reading "Bridging Ancient & Modern: Bhutan’s Landmark Global Peace Prayer Festival With Asoka" Integrating Presence is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://integratingpresence.com/
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