Death Dhamma Podcast
Margaret Meloni
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S5E36 Equanimity in Action: Season 5 Wrap Up
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?"
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
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
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
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
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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Death Dhamma Podcast has published 100 episodes since May 2023, covering topics in Buddhism, Religion & Spirituality.
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