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Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof
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Talks and Guided Meditations from Dharma Teacher, Therapist, and Mindfulness Coach Gregory Maloof.
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Disliking and Aversion
Jul 17, 202500:38:51Tap to summarizeThis week, Gregory continues on the topic of the hinderances, specifically dealing with "disliking" or aversion, and how to skillfully deal with it. Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.
Transcribe →5/29/25 - GUEST TEACHER - Kate Davies
Jun 27, 202500:34:47Tap to summarizeGuest teacher Kate Davies joins us for a brilliant talk on Engaged Dharma (and one of the very best talks we've heard on the topic!) Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.
Transcribe →5/1/25 - GUEST TEACHER - The Return of Ayya Santacitta
May 14, 202501:26:44Tap to summarizeWe welcome Ayya Santacitta back to Wednesday Wake Up! Ayya gives a powerful guided meditation on the elements and talk that weaves together Earth awareness and Dhamma. Talk starts at 10 min 31 sec Guided Meditation begins 37 min 42 sec and ends at the 1 hour 25 min mark Learn more and support Ayya Santacitta Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.
Transcribe →Desire, Grasping, and Aversion
May 8, 202500:20:22Tap to summarizeGregory chats about awareness around liking, passion, desire, grasping and aversion. This one is a bit shorter due to Gregory getting over a respiratory illness. Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.
Transcribe →Angulimala: Life Facing Death with Guest Flying Fish Murphy
Apr 17, 202500:29:52Tap to summarizeGuesting at Wise Spirit Buddhist Community, Zen Priest Flying Fish Murphy gives an insightful talk on the infamous Angulimala, and how his story provides insight into the current times. You can read about Flying Fish at Dharma Rain Zen Center, in Portland Oregon.
Transcribe →Ambition on the Path
Jan 31, 202500:43:16Tap to summarizeAmbition is often cited as a 'negative' on the Dharmic path, and synonymous with attachment. But is it really the inverse of "letting go"? Gregory chats about what ambition means on the path in this week's talk. ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage. The Dharma is freely given, but if you would like to support this podcast and pay it forward, you can donate and support it HERE Follow Gregory on Instagram @gregorymaloofdharma To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing list. Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.
Transcribe →12/19/24 - Uncanny Experiences
Jan 16, 202500:31:20Tap to summarizeGregory wraps up his series on Jhana with a discussion on "uncanny experiences" and supranormal abilities that can occur in meditation. This is a fun one!! ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage. The Dharma is freely given, but if you would like to support this podcast and pay it forward, you can donate and support it HERE Follow Gregory on Instagram @gregorymaloofdharma To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing list. Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.
Transcribe →11/21/24 - The First Four Jhanas
Dec 7, 202400:53:28Tap to summarizeContinuing our discussion on Jhanas, Gregory chats about how to evaluate your meditation practice, identify the Jhana, and properly encourage full awareness of the body. Includes a deep dive of the first four Jhanas and their characteristics. ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage. The Dharma is freely given, but if you would like to support this podcast and pay it forward, you can donate and support it HERE Follow Gregory on Instagram @gregorymaloofdharma To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing list. Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.
Transcribe →11/14/24 - Preparing the Heart and Mind
Nov 21, 202400:37:29Tap to summarizeGregory continues with his series on Jhana practice, summing up the first half of the book "With Each and Every Breath" by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage. The Dharma is freely given, but if you would like to support this podcast and pay it forward, you can donate and support it HERE Follow Gregory on Instagram @gregorymaloofdharma To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing list. Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.
Transcribe →10/17/24 - Pain, Posture, and Meditation
Oct 24, 202400:42:16Tap to summarizeThis week, Gregory talks about pain in meditation and how to skillfully respond to it. ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage. The Dharma is freely given, but if you would like to support this podcast and pay it forward, you can donate and support it HERE Follow Gregory on Instagram @gregorymaloofdharma To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing list. Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.
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