How does sound affect consciousness and why has chanting always been integral in religious practice? 

In this talk Jamie and Martin discuss the spiritual and psychotherapeutic transformations can happen when we apply mindfulness to the relationships we have in our lives.

The Buddha’s formula of The Triple Wisdom shows us how to practice effectively.

Zen and Psychology join forces to discuss Zazen meditation: with tips on how to meditate effectively, it’s history, and why it is such a central practice in both secular and religious mindfulness practices.

“Master Sessan said: ‘In our daily life we should remember three things: joining the palms as in prayer; bowing as in worship; and charity.

In this episode Jamie Shavdia & Martin Goodson discuss the importance of the body in the practice of mindfulness and Buddhist practice, as well as the pivotal role of following the breath.

In this podcast Jamie and Martin discuss the mindfulness of eating and drinking, and how a meditational way of being in this inevitable act, helps us to connect with the present moment.

In this podcast Jamie & Martin discuss the necessity of working with the emotions, as a key to the transformation of the heart and laying down the delusion of 'I'. 

In this talk we look at the five hindrances and how they relate to the final foundation of mind, awareness of mind objects.

From the buddhist perspective mind includes more than just thinking. It is the place where all experience can be experienced.

Mindfulness of 'feeling' is key to habit formation. How do we undo unskilful habits and create more skilful behaviours in our lives? This podcast continues our series of talks on The Four Foundations of Mindful Awareness.

A teaching that provides the foundation for Buddhist practice, as taught by the historical Buddha Gautuma.