Mindful Marietta
by Richie Essenburg
Religion & SpiritualityE · Explicit
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Wise Intention
Wise Intention
About this podcast
Mindful Marietta is a meditation group based in Marietta Georgia. We are mainly rooted in early Buddhism and the Insight meditation tradition. This podcast provides the dharma talks shared during our meetings.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 34 episodes
- Wise Intention · 32 minIn this episode, we explore Wise Intention and what it means to gently point our lives in the direction of greater peace, compassion, and wellbeing. We look at the intentions…
- Wise View · 28 minIn this episode we discuss wise view, the first factor of the Eightfold Path. This follows earlier talks on the Four Noble Truths and is one of 8 talks offered in this series.
- The Four Noble Truths · 27 minIn this episode we discuss the Buddhas foundational teachings on the four noble truths, not as statements of truth but as practices that lead to awakening and freedom.
- Practicing Beginning Again · 23 minIn this episode we discuss the process, act, and practice of beginning again, both in formal practice but also in every day life.
- Ehipassiko - Seeing for Ourselves · 28 minIn this episode, Richie talks about the importance and even necessity of practice and experiencing for ourselves.
- Working with The Inner Critic · 29 minIn this episode, Richie talks about working with the inner critic and the four efforts.
- Meeting the Moment with Metta · 28 minIn this episode Richie talks about meeting all parts of our experience with metta and how this can lead to more ease and clarity.
- The Five Hindrances · 28 minIn this episode we discuss the 4th foundation of mindfulness which includes, among many others, the five hindrances.
- Mindfulness of the Mind · 42 minIn this episode we discuss the third foundation of mindfulness - mindfulness of the mind. We explore how the mind pushes away, grasps or pulls toward, or runs in circles any pet…
- Mindfulness of Feeling · 32 minIn this episode, we continue our series on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness with mindfulness of feeling tone. We discuss this second foundation and how we can change our…
- The First Foundation of Mindfulness · 24 minIn this talk, Richie discusses t first foundation of mindfulness, mindfulness of the body. We discuss how mindfulness meditation helps develop wisdom of impermanence - both of…
- Quiet Night Guided Meditations · 1 h 3 minIn this episode we offer two guided meditations. One on mindfulness of the body and another on mindfulness of feeling tone. If you’d like to learn more about Mindful Marietta…
- How to Start Meditating · 53 minIn this episode we have a guided meditation, and we discuss how to begin and continue a meditation practice, the origins of mindfulness, and ways to find support for a practice…
- Intention and Resolve · 44 minIn this episode, a guided meditation and dharma talk are offered. We discuss working mindfully with intentions, effort, and resolve. If you’d like to learn more about Mindful…
- Turning Towards Fear · 31 minIn this episode, we discuss a Buddhist perspective on fear. We talk about working with fear and using mindfulness to change our relationship to it. If you’d like to learn more…
- 3 Characteristics of Existence · 28 minIn this episode, we discuss the concepts and practices behind the 3 marks of existence and how they show up in our every day lives. If you’d like to learn more about Mindful…
- RAIN & Metta - Guided Meditations · 1 h 3 minThis episode is a recording from a Quiet Night where we spend the whole time in meditation together with a short pause in between. Hope you enjoy these two guided meditations…
- Peace Not Born of This World · 34 minIn this episode we discuss the middle path, how meditation is one part of that path, and how we can have lasting inner peace through cultivation of the path. If you’d like to…
- Quiet Night - Body Scan Guided Meditation · 56 minThis episode of includes two meditations with a short pause between the two. The first is a guided body scan meditation and the second is a silent meditation. If you’d like to…
- Karma - Action · 23 minIn this episode we discuss what karma is in a Buddhist context, how our actions affect our internal and external worlds, and just how important it is to act at all. If you’d…
