Adventures in Meditating – Page 2 – What in the world is the world we want to live in—and how are we going to get there? Jessica Morey and Jonathan Roberts bring you no-drama dhamma for meditating moderns, wherein we contemplate the Big Ideas gifted us by life through a Buddhist lens, and then take an even deeper dive, in discussion with amazing mindfulness instructors.

04 | 07 | 21

Season 1, Episode Three: “Rollercoaster Explosion.”

Today’s topic: RETREATS! Sitting a silent meditation retreat is a virtual rite of passage for mindfulness people. But let’s be frank—sitting in silence for a number of days with only your mind for company is not necessarily a bucket full of gumdrops. Jess and I will talk about all the snakes and ladders one encounters… Continue reading Season 1, Episode Three: “Rollercoaster Explosion.”

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04 | 07 | 21

Meditation on digesting and transforming challenging emotions.

Jess leads a meditation on digesting and transforming challenging emotions—either while on retreat, or in everyday life.

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03 | 19 | 21

Season 1, Episode Two: “Buddhas Don’t Play Tambourines.”

Today’s topic: COMMUNITY! Asian communities have been practicing Buddhism in the United States since the 1800s, with the idea of “sangha” always front and center. Yet, when the thing we think of today as mindfulness practice was brought over by white Buddhist teachers in the 20th century—from such Buddhist-leaning countries as Thailand, India, and what was… Continue reading Season 1, Episode Two: “Buddhas Don’t Play Tambourines.”

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03 | 19 | 21

A reflective meditation, for all beings’ well-being.

Jess leads a reflective meditation from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, affirming the commitment to attend to the well-being of all those with whom we share our communities…and the world.

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02 | 24 | 21

Meditation on Regret

Jess leads a meditation towards the skillful contemplation of regret.

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02 | 24 | 21

Season 1, Episode One: “A Small, Meditating Woman.”

Today’s topic: REGRET! “They flutter behind you your possible pasts—some bright-eyed and crazy, some frightened and lost.” Today Jess and I will be talking about the lives we’ve led—the lives we’ve failed to lead—and how to deal with regret when it makes its presence known. Is regret something that mindfulness can help us avoid? Should… Continue reading Season 1, Episode One: “A Small, Meditating Woman.”

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