Episodes

Friday Nov 18, 2022
11/16/22 - Wise Questions to Decrease Suffering
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
This week, Gregory continues his thread on Discernment. He goes over characteristics of a mind in delusion, and takes folks through an exercise of inquiries to notice, reflect, and think differently to reduce stress and suffering.
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.

Friday Nov 11, 2022
11/9/22 - What Happens After Mindfulness?
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
This week Gregory starts a new series on Discernment. Mindfulness is not just noticing what IS present, but noticing what is also NOT present. What happens after mindfulness? Find out in this week's episode.
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
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Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.

Friday Oct 28, 2022
10/26/22 - A Very Human Quest
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
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
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Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.

Sunday Oct 23, 2022
10/19/22 - Appropriate Attention
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
The four noble truths are what give "appropriate attention" its meaning. Learn all about how appropriate attention functions in your practice and its connection to mindfulness and developing wisdom in this week'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.

Sunday Oct 16, 2022
10/12/22 - Heedfulness
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
This week Gregory chats about heedfulness in meditation practice, and its opposite - complacency. He also connects the cousin of heedfulness, investigation (enlightenment factor) and ardency to success along the path.
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.

Thursday Sep 29, 2022
9/28/22 - Samvega and Pasada
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Gregory continues his chat about prerequisites for the 8-fold path and qualities attributed to a good student of the Dharma. Today's talk provides encouragement for the journey through a review of Samvega and the Buddha's own story that led him to renunciation and the pursuing the path of spirituality.
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
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Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.

Friday Sep 16, 2022
9/14/22 - Dukkha, Karma, and The Transcendent Inner Life
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
The Buddha stated to be a good student of the Dharma one must have the qualities of observation and truthfulness. Most especially, an awareness and understanding of how our karmic actions fabricate both happiness and suffering. Gregory chats about our inner life and where we have control in this week's talk.
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 Sep 11, 2022
9/7/22 - All About Truthfulness
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
The Buddha cited truthfulness as being a significant requisite on the path of practice. How are we truthful with others? How are we truthful with ourselves? What are our blind spots and how can we acknowledge them in a space of safety? Gregory chats about how truthfulness shows up in our lives in this week's talk.
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 Sep 06, 2022
Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation with Special Guest Gary Sanders
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
This week we have a special guest teacher, Gary Sanders of Boundless Heart Dharma. (Follow him on Instagram @boundlessheartdharma.)
Gary gives a lively and insightful talk that combines helpful meditation on concentration practice and metta, guidance on the Six R's, and how to cultivate tranquility and right effort. There is also a short guided meditation included in the recording.
This is a talk not to be missed!
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 Aug 26, 2022
8/24/22 - The Eightfold Path in Context
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Gregory brings in a bit of Buddhist history and a modern-day context to understanding the Noble Eightfold Path.
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.