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Talks and Guided Meditations from Dharma Teacher, Therapist, and Mindfulness Coach Gregory Maloof.
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Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Many people come to the Dharma to heal psychological wounds, and find solace in meditation and following the eightfold path. For those who arrive at the shores of the Dharma, and receive revolutionary results in their inner life from practice - is Dharma just another form of therapy? As Gregory is a practicing therapist and a Dharma teacher, he addresses this question in today's podcast.
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.
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
What is Buddhism? Many of us have come from some very negative or challenging experiences with organized religion and the idea of religion can be quite difficult and complicated. Gregory talks about our cultural ideas around spirituality, religion, and whether one calls themselves "Buddhist". He also chats about how Buddhism's more unique qualities compare to other major world religions.
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.
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
We are very excited to welcome Dr. Richard C. Schwartz, founder of Internal Family Systems and the IFS Institute to the Wednesday Wake-Up podcast!
Dr. Schwartz is an accomplished author, with his latest book Introduction to Internal Family Systems (second edition) coming out today, March 7th.
Gregory and Dr. Schwartz discuss IFS, meditation, activism, and his latest books.
You can read more about Dr. Schwartz, his books, and IFS Institute trainings and offerings HERE.
A big thanks to publisher Sounds True!
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.
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
What does a disciplined mind have to do with awakening? What benefits are there in a daily meditation practice, beyond stress-reduction? Gregory talks about the psychology and science of a daily meditation practice and the power of discipline in today's talk.
Come join us for meditation, Thursdays 7 pm PST, online and in-person. Info on our website.
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.
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
This talk was recorded live from Portland Friends of the Dhamma. It marks the return of in-person gatherings for the Wednesday Wake-Up community. (New name for the sangha is forthcoming, stay tuned.) Gregory chats about the connection between sangha and practice, and future plans for the community.
Come join us for meditation, Thursdays 7 pm PST, online and in-person. Info on our website.
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.
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
This week, Gregory chats about finding the "right fit" in a practice approach. What happens if you end up getting lost on your path? Gregory gives practical steps and advice on how to ground yourself, find clarity, and re-establish connection on your spiritual road.
***Special Note***
The Wednesday Wake-Up group that meets live is moving to Thursdays, in-person and online. If you are in the Portland, OR area, come join us for meditation beginning Thursday Feb. 9th, 2023. 7 pm PST, or via zoom online. Info on our website.
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.
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Buddhagosa outlined three different personality types based each on craving, aversion, and delusion. It's more involved than taking a fun personality quiz to find out (although that does exist- see below!) While different selves arise at different times, this can be helpful way of discerning and reflecting on how you operate in the world - how you work, your eating habits, how you walk, your posture... even how you make your bed. Find out about your Buddhist personality type and how it applies to creating more wise and positive life choices in this week's talk.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Sharon article: https://onbeing.org/blog/the-three-personality-types-of-buddhist-psychology/
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.
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
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.
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
In American culture, freedom is often defined by going with the flow – full spontaneity, no calendars, no rules, no goals. In Buddhism, going with the flow has a very different flavor. Perhaps one should consider going against the flow? From Gil Fronsdal’s essay, Skillful Ways to Evaluate Your Practice - “Our practice flourishes when we have intentionality.” Tune in to this week’s episode as Gregory chats intentionality and our concepts of freedom, and how that applies to your spiritual practice.
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.
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
This episode, Gregory begins a new series on Skillful Ways to Evaluate your Practice adapted from Gil Fronsdal.
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.