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Talks and Guided Meditations from Dharma Teacher, Therapist, and Mindfulness Coach Gregory Maloof.
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Friday Feb 12, 2021
Friday Feb 12, 2021
In this episode we look at the political, environmental, and societal upheaval that took place in the United States and around the world in relationship to the Buddha’s invitation to use the stress in our lives as a gateway to freedom. In this talk we clarify what the Buddha really meant by the ‘acceptance’ of suffering and how the universality of the fickleness and unpredictable nature of our world must first be honored before it can be used as a vehicle for transcendence.
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
If you have been receiving benefit and want to support Gregory Maloof as a teacher directly, please donate HERE
Follow Gregory on Instagram @gregorymaloofdharma
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Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
This week we concluded our 3-part journey exploring the history, psychology and practical application of the ancient practice of taking refuge in the triple gem. In this episode we explore the need for skilled mentors and supportive community on the path and the importance of establishing balance in our practice. We also discussed some of the shadow elements in spiritual community and the risk of our practice stagnating as a result of getting lost on the path.
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
He follows the traditional Buddhist practice of not charging for teachings. If you have been receiving benefit and want to support Gregory Maloof as a teacher directly, please donate Dana 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.
Join Wednesday Wake-Up Recording Live! Register HERE
Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
Saturday Jan 23, 2021
This week we explore the traditional instructions related to taking refuge while clarifying some common misunderstandings. We also discussed how taking refuge in Dhamma can lessen doubt, and the historical importance of having awakened beings in 'Ideal' Sangha.
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
He follows the traditional Buddhist practice of not charging for teachings. If you have been receiving benefit and want to support Gregory Maloof as a teacher directly, please donate Dana 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.
Join Wednesday Wake-Up Recording Live! Register HERE
Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.
Friday Jan 15, 2021
Friday Jan 15, 2021
In this week’s episode we explore both the history and practical aspects of the ancient ritual of taking refuge in Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. We discuss how this ritual evolved out of pre-Buddhist culture and then supported meditators for several thousand years. We also consider how this practice shows up in present day American Buddhism and continues to offer us encouragement, protection and sustenance on our path towards awakening.
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
He follows the traditional Buddhist practice of not charging for teachings. If you have been receiving benefit and want to support Gregory Maloof as a teacher directly, please donate Dana HERE
Join Gregory for The Triple Gem Mindset - January 30th, 2021 9 am - 3 pm PST . This is a brand new online meditation retreat and the first in a year long series. Come to the brand new Wednesday Wake-Up podcast website and register today!
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.
Join Wednesday Wake-Up Recording Live! Register HERE
Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
This was a unique week for our podcast as our live meeting occurred on the day the United States Capitol was besieged during the voting confirmation for our president-elect. Several people were killed and representatives had to be evacuated. We spent the evening sharing our present moment experience and talked about how we can reduce struggle and stress by transforming the way we relate to it through anticipation and adaptation. This talk deals with Buddhist themes related to the 2nd Arrow Parable, the First Noble Truth.
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
He follows the traditional Buddhist practice of not charging for teachings. If you have been receiving benefit and want to support Gregory Maloof as a teacher directly, please donate Dana HERE
Join Gregory for his 2021 Retreat Series, Foundations of the Spiritual Journey. January 30th, 2021 9 am - 3 pm PST there will be an amazing online meditation retreat (first in the series!). Come to the brand new Wednesday Wake-Up podcast website and register today!
To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing list.
Join Wednesday Wake-Up Recording Live! Register HERE
Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
This week we continue our exploration of generosity and gratitude by directing our attention to the shadow side of opening our hearts to others. This often-ignored topic is extremely important for a skillfully engaged Dharma. Whether you are caring for a family member, supporting a social cause or just lending a kind compassionate ear, using mindfulness to attune to the very process of generosity can decrease or prevent the very real conditions of compassion-stress and compassion-fatigue.
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
He follows the traditional Buddhist practice of not charging for teachings. If you have been receiving benefit and want to support Gregory Maloof as a teacher directly, please donate Dana here
To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing list.
Join Wednesday Wake-Up Recording Live! Register HERE
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
In this week’s talk we explore why the Buddha declared generosity to be the cornerstone of spiritual practice. We discuss some of the inherited bias we have concerning generosity and how recalling the goodness in the world that lives alongside the suffering in our lives can lead to greater well-being, deep personal growth and profound awakening.
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
He follows the traditional Buddhist practice of not charging for teachings. If you have been receiving benefit and want to support Gregory Maloof as a teacher directly, please donate Dana here
To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing list.
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Saturday Dec 12, 2020
Saturday Dec 12, 2020
This week we use the celebration of Bodhi Day as an opportunity to explore the significance of the Buddha’s enlightenment from a historical, psychological, and personal perspective. What do you imagine when you think of the word ‘enlightenment?’ What does spiritual awakening mean to you and do you consider it to be a worthy pursuit? What would it mean for you to show up each day with an unwavering commitment to fulfill your highest potential as a human being? We explore these questions and more on this week’s episode.
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
He follows the traditional Buddhist practice of not charging for teachings. If you have been receiving benefit and want to support Gregory Maloof as a teacher directly, please donate Dana here
To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing list.
Join Wednesday Wake-Up Recording Live! Register HERE
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
In this week’s episode we explore why learning to celebrate the goodness in ourselves and the world is important in facilitating personal growth and awakening. We discuss the relationship between celebration and the cultivation of gratitude and look at the similarities between how both Buddhism and Western Psychology encourage celebration as a form of psychological integration, skillful means and even an act of reverence for life itself.
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
He follows the traditional Buddhist practice of not charging for teachings. If you have been receiving benefit and want to support Gregory Maloof as a teacher directly, please donate Dana here
To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing list.
Join Wednesday Wake-Up Recording Live! Register HERE