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The Self, In Five Pieces

This episode of Talk Openly is all about the 5 skandhas (aka five aggregates). This show was recorded on March 25, 2025. Talk Openly is an online talk show offered throu

Somatic Mindfulness

This episode of Talk Openly has a special guest, Matthew Kruse, joining Jac & Daniel to talk about somatic mindfulness of the body. This show was recorded on March 18, 20

Tonglen Sending and Receiving Practice

This episode of Talk Openly has Jac & Daniel talk about the powerful mind-training practice known as tong-len (aka "sending and receiving") meditation. This show was reco

Four Opponent Powers: The Power of Resolve (4 of 4)

This is the fourth Talk Openly episode in a 4-part series on "The Four Opponent Powers" of purification. Jac & Daniel talk about the power of resolve on the Buddhist path

Four Opponent Powers: The Power of Remedy (3 of 4)

This is the third Talk Openly episode in a 4-part series on "The Four Opponent Powers" of purification. Jac & Daniel talk about the power of remedy on the Buddhist path.

Four Opponent Powers: The Power of Reliance (2 of 4)

This is the second Talk Openly episode in a 4-part series on "The Four Opponent Powers" of purification. Jac & Daniel talk about the power of reliance on the Buddhist pat

Four Opponent Powers: The Power of Regret (1 of 4)

This is the first Talk Openly episode in a 4-part series on "The Four Opponent Powers" of purification. Jac & Daniel talk about the power of regret on the Buddhist path.

Faith on the Path

This episode of Talk Openly has Jac & Daniel talk about the role of faith on the Buddhist path0. This show was recorded on January 21, 2025 and streamed live on our YouTu

Every Day Bodhicitta

This episode of Talk Openly features a discussion between Jac & Daniel about bring the enlightened mind of bodhicitta into our everyday ordinary lives. This show was reco

Peace Amid Chaos

This episode of Talk Openly features a discussion between Jac & Daniel about being peaceful in a world of chaos - perfect for Election Day in the USA. This show was recor

Antidotes to Common Meditation Obstacles

This episode of Talk Openly has Jac & Daniel continuing their discussions about the meditation obstacles of laxity and excitement, but this time it's all about the antido

Obstacle of Laxity in Meditation

Jac & Daniel discuss the obstacle of dullness and laxity in meditation on this episode of Talk Openly. This was recorded on October 15, 2024 and streamed live on our YouT

Excitement as Mediation Obstacle

Jac & Daniel discuss the obstacle of excitement in meditation on this episode of Talk Openly. This was recorded on October 8, 2024 and streamed live on our YouTube channe

Everyone is Our Mom

This episode of Talk Openly is all about the practice of viewing all sentient beings as our mothers. Jac & Daniel recorded this live on September 17, 2024. Talk Openly i

Ego in Debate

This episode of Talk Openly is all about the role of ego in debates and how to create constructive dialogue with others. Jac & Daniel recorded this live on September 10,

Adhisthana Blessings

This episode of Talk Openly features Jac and Daniel exploring the nature of spiritual blessings, the role of the guru-disciple relationship, and how adhisthana functions

Facing our Fears

In this episode of Talk Openly, Jac and Daniel discuss their fears, especially the fears we share in spiritual practice, and they talk about how to work with those fears.

Apathy

In this episode of Talk Openly, Jac and Daniel dive into the topic of apathy - how it manifests and how we can work with it. Recorded on August 13, 2024. Talk Openly is

Boredom

In this episode of Talk Openly, Jac and Daniel dive into the topic of boredom - its impact and how to embrace it for personal growth. Recorded on August 6, 2024. Talk Op

Doubt

In this episode of Talk Openly, Jac and Daniel explore the theme of doubt in Buddhist practice. They discuss personal experiences with uncertainty on the spiritual path,