Navigating People Pleasing

In this episode, David explores the roots of people pleasing and how it ties into Buddhist teachings on attachment and the need for approval. He shares insights on recognising this behaviour and offers practical ways to cultivate inner confidence and self-worth, freeing ourselves from the cycle of external validation.
The Story of the Anger-Eating Demon

In this episode, David shares the classic Buddhist parable of the ‘anger-eating demon’ and some ways of interpreting this story, and approaching our difficult emotions and experiences in a different way for greater wellbeing and ease in daily life.
Navigating Self-Criticism: Buddhist Approaches to Self-Compassion & Self Confidence

How to shift from unhelpful self-criticism to self-compassion, guided by Buddhist insights and practical tips that reveal your naturally joyful, peaceful nature.
Building Resilience
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Reflecting Before Acting

“What do you think, Rahula, What is the purpose of a mirror?” the Buddha asked. Rahula responded, “It is for the purpose of reflection, sir.” “In the same way, Rahula, an action to be done by body, speech or mind should only be done after careful reflection.” Majjhima Nikaya 61 – Instructions to Rahula at […]
Open Presence & Not Identifying With Our Thoughts

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Responding to Bad News or a Difficulty

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Awakening the Being Mind and Natural Intuition

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Anger-Eating Demon

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In Conversation with B. Alan Wallace – Looking Within and Exploring The Potentials of Consciousness
In this episode of The Samadhi Podcast, David is joined by his teacher, B. Alan Wallace. Lama Alan very kindly offers us his thoughts on the nature and potentials of consciousness, the importance of shamatha and contemplative inquiry, and his vision for the Centers for Contemplative Research.