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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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S5E36 Equanimity in Action: Season 5 Wrap Up

Oct 06, 2025 13m

This episode weaves together the major threads from Season 5: Equanimity vs. Apathy Emotional resilience and spiritual courage Practical tools for chaos and anxiety The path from anger to…

S5E35 Stillness Beyond Bliss: The Equanimity of Jhāna and Purification

Sep 29, 2025 8m

Together, let's explore the profound terrain of jhāna—a Pali term meaning "meditative absorption"—and how equanimity emerges as a central force in its deepest stages. These states of deep…

S5E34 Staying Middle Path: The Role of Equanimity in Reducing Suffering

Sep 22, 2025 14m Transcript

Delve into the concept of equanimity as articulated by the ancient Buddhist scholar Buddhaghosa in his seminal work, the Visuddhimagga. Explore three distinct types of equanimity: equanimity as a…

S5E33 From Suffering to Serenity: Developing a Wise Mind and Gentle Heart

Sep 15, 2025 13m Transcript

Join us as we unpack three distinct types of equanimity: equanimity as an enlightenment factor, equanimity of energy, and equanimity about formations. Margaret's insights into these essential aspects…

S5E32 Equanimity, Monks, Lay People, and More

Sep 08, 2025 14m Transcript

Margaret takes a closer look at the work of the renowned 5th-century monk, Buddhaghosa, and his influential text, the Visuddhimagga, or "Path of Purification." With a focus on two specific types of…

S5E31 Unraveling Equanimity: An Introduction to Ten Distinct Types

Sep 01, 2025 10m Transcript

As we approach the end of the season, Margaret shifts the focus of her discussions on equanimity from a largely pragmatic perspective to a deeper exploration of its role in Buddhist practice. Drawing…

S5E30 Cultivating Calm: The Bodhisattva's Journey to Equanimity

Aug 25, 2025 7m Transcript

In this episode, you'll journey through the trials and tribulations faced by the Bodhisattva, who was born into wealth yet felt increasingly disconnected from the material world. As he sought to…

S5E29 Frozen in Time: Remembering Loved Ones Beyond the Grave

Aug 20, 2025 5m Transcript

Margaret reflects on the common human tendency to imagine how deceased loved ones would respond to current events. Through poignant examples, such as wishing a parent could witness significant life…

S5E28 The Tortoise's Guide: How to Guard Your Senses for Better Well-Being

Aug 11, 2025 6m Transcript

The Kumma sutta, a Buddhist parable about a tortoise and a jackal, can help remind you how guarding your sensory experiences can help you maintain inner peace and protect yourself from negative…

S5E27 Digging Deep: Uncovering Resilience in Difficult Times

Aug 04, 2025 7m Transcript

Margaret Meloni shares a Buddhist tale about perseverance and resilience in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. The story follows a caravan traveling through a scorching desert, where…

S5E26 One by One: A Mindful Approach to Life's Uncertainties

Jul 28, 2025 6m Transcript

Host Margaret Meloni shares personal travel experiences as a metaphor for understanding equanimity and finding calm amid chaos. Through her journey of a challenging red-eye flight and navigating…

S5E25 Everyday Equanimity: Balance in the Small Moments

Jul 21, 2025 11m

In this episode of the Death Dhamma Podcast, we turn our attention to equanimity—not as an abstract ideal, but as a living, breathing practice woven into the fabric of daily life. From missed buses…

S5E24 Finding Calm in the Chaos: Buddhist Tools for Anxiety and Angst

Jul 14, 2025 8m Transcript

In this heartfelt solo episode, Margaret Meloni explores the messy, anxious moments that chaos can bring—and how Buddhist practice offers real, grounding tools to meet them with equanimity. From…

S5E23 In Difficult Times, Choose Letting Go Over Giving Up

Jul 07, 2025 17m Transcript

Together, we will explore the critical distinction between "letting go" and "giving up" through a Buddhist philosophical lens. Margaret discusses how letting go is a conscious, compassionate practice…

S5E22 Ancient Wisdom for Modern Challenges: Anger in Today's World

Jun 30, 2025 17m Transcript

With a unique blend of ancient Buddhist wisdom and contemporary insights, Margaret explores how anger not only affects our personal lives but also ripples through our relationships and society at…

S5E21 Beyond Good and Bad: Asking "May I Perceive This Differently?"

Jun 23, 2025 16m Transcript

Margaret explores equanimity as the ability to perceive experiences without being dominated by visceral reactions. By embracing both the agreeable and disagreeable aspects of any situation, listeners…

S5E20 The Fast Food Mentality: Why Complaining Isn't the Answer

Jun 16, 2025 9m Transcript

Complaining is Like Junk Food: Just as fast food offers fleeting satisfaction but lacks nourishment, complaining provides only temporary emotional relief. This episode invites listeners to reconsider…

S5E19 Maybe: The Power of Withholding Judgment

Jun 09, 2025 4m Transcript

The central narrative of The Story of the Chinese Farmer powerfully reminds us that what may initially seem like fortune or misfortune can lead to unforeseen consequences. The farmer's unique…

S5E18 The Art of Letting Go: Insights from a Stuffed Frog

Jun 02, 2025 7m Transcript

When Willy, her playful cat, tears a stuffed frog apart, Margaret Meloni is thrust into an emotional journey that prompts deep introspection Throughout the episode, Margaret skillfully navigates her…

S5E17 Equanimity Unveiled: How the Eight Winds Shape Our Journey

May 26, 2025 7m Transcript

Focus on the eight worldly conditions—gain and loss, status and disgrace, censure and praise, pleasure and pain. These "winds", as host Margaret Meloni refers to them, are familiar to all of us. By…

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