The Death Dhamma Podcast
Open and honest discussions with wise and skillful teachers about their experiences with life, death, and Buddhism. If you wonder how others on the path have dealt with death and dying and grief, be sure to listen in. Everyone has a story, a perspective, and a valuable lesson to share. Embrace death, live a full life and learn to love impermanence because nobody gets out of this alive.
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Episodes
The Nature of Suffering: An Exploration
Listeners are taken on a journey through different perspectives on suffering, from stress and trauma to addiction and physical pain.
Finding Joy in Death: Reverend Jessica Sharpe of the Joyful Death Institute
Reverend Jessica shares how their spiritual journey has helped them develop the ability to hold space for others’ suffering with compassion and neutrality, allowing the suffering to move through rather than getting stuck. They believe this is a key part of healing and integration.
Reducing Suffering Through Compassionate Directness
Host Margaret Meloni shares a personal anecdote about a situation where she avoided giving feedback to an underperforming employee, leading to negative consequences for both parties involved. This serves as a prime example of how avoiding difficult conversations can ultimately do more harm than good.
Ryan Gray: Compassion and Understanding in the Face of Addiction
Now sober since 2007, Gray has channeled his experiences into writing. He reads a poignant excerpt from his book “Twilight in York,” which poetically describes the heartbreak and loss he caused his loved ones during his active addiction.
The Importance of the Brahma Viharas on the Path to Liberation
By radiating these qualities to all beings, practitioners not only benefit themselves but also contribute to a more compassionate and harmonious world.
Rabbit, Woodpecker and Lion: Wise Ways to Compassion
Themes of generosity, compassion, and drawing on both to ease the suffering of others.
Tune in to discover the rich teachings and insights that the Jataka tales have to offer.