Podcasts by Wisdom and Compassion

Wisdom and Compassion

Buddhism for here and now. The Wisdom and Compassion podcast is an offering of Dekeling, a Buddhist community in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to sharing the principles and practices of Buddhism in an accessible and inclusive way, to human beings everywhere. We support your right to awaken to your spiritual potential in whatever way inspires you.

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[Lojong Series 3.15] Contemplate the Great Kindness of Everyone from 2021-05-01T17:02:09

[3.13 of the Lojong Series] What does it mean to contemplate the great kindness of everyone in a world like today?

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Five Elements Guided Meditation from 2020-10-26T13:17:12

A meditation in the Five Elements.  Jogen Sensei is a Zen Priest, as well as a facilitator.  You can further explore his facilitation and teachings at solisluna.org

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Guided Body Scan Meditation from 2020-09-23T06:47:26

The body scan is an effective way to begin or nurture a meditation practice. It helps establish mindfulness. The purpose is to tune in to your body—to connect to the direct experience of the phy...

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Doubt is Your Friend from 2020-08-08T10:22:25

Doubt is one of the five hindrances. Doubt is also an essential element of practice. In this episode we look at the different kinds of doubt and how to navigate each. We also learn from the Budd...

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Indestructible Ease and Joy from 2020-07-13T18:16:31

In this short podcast, Lama Lekshe talks about how to discover 'indestructible' ease and joy. This is a 'pocket practice'. You CAN take it with you--dozens of times each day. 

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Short Chenrezig Compassion Practice from 2020-06-11T11:30

In Buddhism, Avalokitesvara bodhisattva is regarded as the embodiment of compassion. The Tibetans call this embodiment Chenrezig—the ‘one who watches with a steady gaze.’ 

 

To do th...

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Practicing In Isolation on Full Moon June 5 - Saka Dawa Duchen from 2020-06-03T04:00

Celebrating Saka Dawa Duchen while in Isolation

Saka Dawa Duchen is on June 5th in 2020


In the Tibetan tradition, Saka Dawa is a month of celebration of the birt...

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Simple Compassionate Abiding Meditation - 1 from 2020-05-22T18:30

In order to be able to stay present in the experience of suffering, we have to able to rest there. Bringing awareness to the suffering of ourselves and others is a very loving thing to do. It al...

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Death will Come from 2020-05-16T17:00

Death comes. Then what? Death is inevitable, so knowing how to integrate it is necessary, but what we might not know is that inside death are a number of beautiful teachings on life.

The ...

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The Sweet Joy of the Way from 2020-05-09T08:00

Live in joy, in love,
 Even among those who hate.

Live in joy, in health.
 Even among the afflicted.

Live in joy, in peace,
 Even among the troubled.

Look within. Be s...

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Bring More Joy into Your Life from 2020-05-02T19:00

In challenging times, how do you cultivate more joy? If you're suffering, one way is to suffer better. Who knew?

Hear this and three other ways to increase joy. All of these practices can...

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Calm Abiding in the Midst of a Storm from 2020-04-28T21:00

Everything you need to awaken is right here, right now. It's your life. Will you live it?

Dekeling, in Tibetan, means 'a place of happiness'.  Our offering is to support for your dharma p...

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