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Buddhist teachings and meditations from the teachers at Triple Gem of the North.
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*** Gain greater insight into your mind and thoughts
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*** Improve your meditation practice
*** Enhance the quality of your life
*** Gain greater insight into your mind and thoughts
*** Acknowledge and deal with anger, anxiety, pain, and fear
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In this podcast. Bhante Sathi explains the deeper purpose of the Five Precepts—not as religious rules, but as ethical guidelines that prevent harm, cultivate awareness, and support both societal harmony and spiritual growth. He explains that each precept is explored as a practice of intention, emphasizing non-harm in actions and speech. In the discussion portion, he highlights the importance of not enabling harmful behavior in others and advises offering guidance while being respectful of boundaries.
Sometimes, we all need a little reminder of what mindfulness really means. In this podcast, Bhante Sathi reiterates how mindfulness helps us recognise our habitual patterns—both sensory and mental—and gently loosen our attachment to fixed identities. He emphasises that true growth comes from observing ourselves with openness and courage. This allows us to stay present rather than being pulled into regret about the past or anxiety about the future. Ultimately, mindfulness empowers us to make conscious choices in daily life with compassion and clarity rather than reacting out of instinct.
Bhante Sathi explains that the five precepts existed before the Buddha and arose naturally from mindful communities recognizing their own desire for safety, well-being, and escape from harm. By understanding our instinct for self-preservation, we learn to extend that same respect and care to others, forming the foundations of ethical conduct. Ultimately, these precepts function as tools for inner growth, allowing us to cultivate mindfulness, responsibility, and freedom from self-created suffering.
How do Buddhists make sense of anger? In this podcast, Bhante Sathi explains that anger becomes harmful only when we identify with it or rationalize it, and that mindfulness allows us to observe anger as what it is rather than claiming it. Through examples of everyday reactions and Buddhist concepts, Bhante Sathi illustrates how anger often masks deeper emotions and becomes habitual “mind food” when left unexamined. By befriending anger—treating it like a difficult visitor—we can learn from it, prevent it from controlling us, and ultimately transform it into a powerful teacher.
We all know one difficult person in our life who, despite our best efforts, doesn’t seem to want to be kind to us. But what if we viewed those situations as opportunities for compassion and inner clarity rather than obstacles? In this podcast, Bhante Sathi explains that, according to the Buddha, compassion toward those who treat us unkindly arises from recognising their limitations, letting go of expectations, and holding the same unconditional attitude a wise parent has toward a struggling child. Mindfulness allows us to see that suffering comes from our own expectations, helps us catch our reactions in the moment, and guides us to step away from harmful situations without responding with anger.
If Buddhism focuses on the here and now, why does Metta Meditation extend to “invisible beings,” and what are they? In this podcast, Bhante Sathi illustrated that Metta meditation helps us open our hearts to all beings—those we see and those we don’t—by recognizing that everyone wants to be happy. It teaches us to let go of attachment to physical forms and to respond to others with compassion and understanding. By practicing this, we can stay connected, forgive, and love even when people, pets, and all beings pass away, seeing the person beyond their body.
Spirituality is a complex and sometimes convoluted concept to discuss. How would the Buddha explain spirituality? In this podcast, Bhante Sathi explains that spirituality is not tied to religion or belief in a higher power but to cultivating a calm, compassionate, and generous mind. True spirituality is universal and arises from inner qualities rather than cultural or religious identity. Bhante clarifies that generosity and compassion are practices done for one’s own inner peace, not for others. Over time, these qualities deepen through intentional repetition. Spiritual growth comes from examining where we fall short and how we can use mindfulness to transform the inner self. Ultimately, spirituality develops through practicing equality, removing conditions in how we view others, and consistently choosing actions that cultivate a peaceful mind.
The podcast discusses how metta (loving-kindness) meditation helps transform anger, fear, frustration, and anxiety by bringing mindful awareness and wisdom instead of reaction. Through mindfulness, these emotions lose their power, allowing healing, forgiveness, and the cultivation of compassion for oneself and others. A personal story illustrates how even old emotional wounds can be recognized and released through forgiveness and metta, leading to genuine inner freedom.
Do you know someone who could really use mindfulness, but you have no idea how to start that conversation?
In this podcast, Bhante addresses how to encourage someone who is overwhelmed and unaware of the benefits of mindfulness or meditation. With an emphasis on compassion while being cautious against attachments, he suggests that true help must be offered in ways others can understand and receive. He also illustrates the importance of creativity, patience, and guidance through various stories. Finally, he highlights leading by example and finding approachable ways others can be inspired to adopt mindfulness into their lives without forcing or expecting results.
We all have an understanding of intuition, but how do we really know when it is present in us? In this podcast, Bhante Sathi explores the nature of intuition and how it arises from our interpretation of sensory experiences, often shaped by underlying emotions. He emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in distinguishing true intuitive insight from emotional reactions like fear or desire. By cultivating clarity through practices such as
loving-kindness, we can better understand our internal signals and make wiser, more grounded decisions!
In this podcast, Bhante explores the true nature of Metta (loving-kindness) practice, distinguishing it from simply wishing or praying for others, which often involves hidden expectations that can lead to disappointment. It emphasizes that genuine Metta begins with compassionate self-understanding—treating oneself with forgiveness, care, and wisdom—which then extends naturally to others, including difficult family members and coworkers. Through this practice, we cultivate unconditional love and emotional resilience, recognizing that harmful behavior often comes from others' helplessness, and choosing to respond with clarity, compassion, and peace.
In this episode, Bhante Sathi explores the often misunderstood concept of the “present moment” and how our perceptions shape the reality we live in. Through reflections on Buddhist teachings, breath awareness, and the nature of craving and comparison, he touches on a deeper understanding of presence and contentment. With personal stories and meaningful dialogue, the conversation highlights how mindfulness in everyday life can lead to peace, even in a chaotic world.
Have you ever found yourself at the “Spiritual Health Buffet” trying out whatever yoga and meditation practices were introduced to you? In this podcast, Bhante Sathi highlights how craving for novelty leads people to switch between many types of meditation or yoga, but true progress comes from committed practice and embracing each moment as unique.
How did your mind evolve into what it is now? In this episode, Bhante Sathi explores the evolution of the mind, not as something shaped only by external forces, but as something we can intentionally cultivate through awareness, compassion, and discipline. Drawing from the Buddha’s own journey, he explains how our thoughts, speech, and habits shape our reality and how mindfulness helps us rewire ourselves toward inner peace.
Can continuous mindfulness for seven days lead to enlightenment? In this podcast, Bhante Sathi explains that staying mindful for seven continuous days can, in theory, lead to enlightenment, but the challenge lies in overcoming the ego, anger, and distractions that pull us away from mindfulness daily. He emphasizes that mindfulness is a skill requiring consistent practice and determination, and even brief moments of true mindfulness are valuable.
In this episode, Bhante Sathi explores the intricate relationship between time and desire through the lens of Buddhist teachings. He explains how desire arises, evolves, and often fades once fulfilled — yet rarely brings lasting satisfaction. Drawing on Pali concepts like Tanha (craving) and Chanda (interest or inclination), Bhante highlights how our desires can be shaped by culture, ego, and personal perception, and how awareness plays a key role in relating to them skillfully. Whether desire feels positive or negative, its true nature lies in how we engage with it.
Letting go requires radical mindfulness—understanding that nothing we hold, including our bodies, possessions, or memories, is truly ours or permanent. In this podcast, Bhante Sathi explores the benefits of “letting go” by freeing ourselves from suffering caused by attachment and unrealistic ownership. Through mindfulness, anyone can embrace each moment without clinging to past pain or comfort, leading to true freedom and peace.
The concepts of Dukkha and suffering are some of the most misunderstood terms in the Buddhist world, so let’s go back to the basics: What is Dukkha, and why is suffering so closely connected to it? In this podcast, Bhante Sathi discusses the often misunderstood concept of Dukkha, its relationship with suffering, and how mindfulness can be used to observe pain and discomfort without attachment when faced with the impermanent nature of life.
In this episode, Bhante Sathi explores how true meditation transforms us from self-centered individuals into universal beings grounded in mindfulness, compassion, and loving-kindness. He explains that through consistent practice, we begin to see the impermanence and interconnectedness of all life, letting go of ego-driven reactions and embracing deeper, more meaningful relationships. Meditation, he reminds us, is not an escape from life, but a path to living with wisdom, peace, and an open heart.
In this podcast, Bhante Sathi explores why the Buddha emphasized the Triple Gem—the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha—and their essential roles on the spiritual path. He also discusses how the interplay between teacher, teachings, and community nurtures wisdom and compassion, and why Sangha unity is vital for preserving the Buddha’s legacy.
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