Episodes

Friday Feb 25, 2022
2/23/22 - The Emotionally Intelligent Meditator
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Friday Feb 25, 2022
What is the difference between being "nice" and being "kind"? What does it mean to be "sympathetic" vs. "empathetic"? This week, Gregory takes a deep dive into loving-kindness, and the natural progression we take to be masters of Metta.
RESOURCES:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-happiness/202007/sympathy-vs-empathy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emotional_intelligence
https://mhanational.org/what-emotional-intelligence-and-how-does-it-apply-workplace
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/emotional-intelligence
https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/the-compassionate-mind
https://www.scu.edu/the-big-q/being-nice-vs-being-kind/
https://humanwindow.com/nice-vs-kind/
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 Jan 28, 2022
1/26/22 - The Earth Holder: Honoring Thich Nhat Hanh
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
I also wanted to give a shout out to Lion’s Roar for all their amazing articles upon which this podcast episode was based.
https://www.lionsroar.com/thich-nhat-hanh/#earth
https://www.lionsroar.com/earth-gathas/
https://www.lionsroar.com/in-engaged-buddhism-peace-begins-with-you/
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
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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Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.

Saturday Jan 22, 2022
1/19/22 - Wise Intention Part 2: Three Boring Words You Need to Know for Awakening
Saturday Jan 22, 2022
Saturday Jan 22, 2022
Ardency. Alertness. Mindfulness. These were the keys the Buddha gave as basics to success in cultivating a fruitful meditation practice. It may lack the flash / bang of tranquility, energy or bliss but we are never too advanced to review the basics. Learn how these keys build the foundation of practice in this week's episode.
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
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Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.

Friday Jan 14, 2022
1/12/22 - Wise Intention Part 1: Aspirations Close to the Heart
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Friday Jan 14, 2022
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
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Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.

Friday Jan 07, 2022
1/5/22 -Mindful Mornings: The Power of Rituals
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
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
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Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.

Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
12/22/21 - Part 2: Cultivating Jhana - The Road to Equanimity
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Gregory chats about samadhi, Jhana factors, what it takes to create one-pointedness and why the Buddha said that the concentration part of the path was integral to his awakening.
To view handout from this talk click here: Jhana Handout
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.

Friday Dec 17, 2021
12/15/21 - Part 1 Intro to Jhana: The Food of the Gods
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Friday Dec 17, 2021
In this week's podcast, Gregory gives an introduction and orientation to Jhana practice.
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.

Saturday Dec 04, 2021
Vedanā Part 3: Taking the Last Offramp
Saturday Dec 04, 2021
Saturday Dec 04, 2021
What does it mean to live within the middle path? Gregory chats about what lies in the middle of self-indulgence and extreme renunciation practices, and how to find the sweet spot of doing our most skillful spiritual work.
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
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Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.

Monday Nov 22, 2021
11/17/21 - Vedanā Part 2: Restaurants and Restrooms
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 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.

Friday Nov 12, 2021
11/10/21 - Finding Bigfoot: Using Vedanā for Liberation
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Vedanā is often translated as "feeling" or "sensation". What does Vedanā have to do with clinging and suffering and how can mindfulness of feelings contribute to our liberation? Gregory does a deep dive into Vedanā and its importance in today's talk.
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
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.