Toward Light: Practical Buddhism for the Modern World
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A weekly podcast exploring early Buddhist teachings and how they apply to 21st-century life. Kate Spina is trained to share Buddhist teachings in the Theravada lineage.
Toward Light: Practical Buddhism for the Modern World
1y ago
This is the final episode of season 3. I explain the reasons behind that decision as well as share what I am continuing to offer. Questions? Please reach out: info@towardlight.net ..read more
Toward Light: Practical Buddhism for the Modern World
1y ago
Some brief thoughts on this huge topic ..read more
Toward Light: Practical Buddhism for the Modern World
1y ago
In this episode I explore all the factors that can get in the way of us seeing the truths of anicca, dukkha, and anatta ..read more
Toward Light: Practical Buddhism for the Modern World
1y ago
Following up on the episode on honesty I explore how we can discover the presence and absence of clarity ..read more
Toward Light: Practical Buddhism for the Modern World
1y ago
In this episode I attempt to illustrate the importance of honesty; both internally and externally ..read more
Toward Light: Practical Buddhism for the Modern World
1y ago
Khanti, patience, is one of the 10 paramis, one of the qualities the Buddha is said to have perfected before his awakening ..read more
Toward Light: Practical Buddhism for the Modern World
1y ago
This episode I explore the idea of energy drains, and why looking at this is so important on the Buddhist path ..read more
Toward Light: Practical Buddhism for the Modern World
1y ago
The five spiritual faculties of faith, effort, mindfulness, collectedness and wisdom are the foundation of the spiritual path,. Here is an article from The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies if you want to learn more ..read more
Toward Light: Practical Buddhism for the Modern World
1y ago
In this episode I look at the benefits of working with a Dharma teacher, how to find one, and when additional support is needed ..read more
Toward Light: Practical Buddhism for the Modern World
1y ago
In this episode I offer a 12 minute guided mindfulness practice that I recommend you practice in a still posture, either sitting, standing, or lying down ..read more