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Dharma talks from meditation teacher Mary Stancavage. These focus primarily on the pragmatic aspects of Buddhist teachings and philosophy drawing strongly on wisdom and heart practices. All are viewed through the lens of learning to live with an Undefended Heart.
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- 6 days ago19 min
There is Nowhere Else
So much of our time is spent in the future or past, or trying to change the moment at hand. This is an impossible task and only increases our discomfort. In this talk Mary discusses the various ways and means we use to chase pleasure and how, instead, to develop the capacity to just be. Recorded October 31, 2026 in the virtual world. Send me a text with any questions or comments! Include your name and email if you would like a response - it's not included automatically. Thanks. Visit Mary's w...
- 1 weeks ago2 min
Update
A short update from Mary. No podcast this week - we'll be back next week. Send me a text with any questions or comments! Include your name and email if you would like a response - it's not included automatically. Thanks. Visit Mary's website for more info on classes and teachings.
- 3 weeks ago11 min
It's Like This
Mary offers a brief reflection on one of the most important teachings she has received: how to stay present for each moment. How do we stop running or chasing things that pull us away from reality? How do we learn to simply be? Recorded October 8, 2026 in the virtual world Send me a text with any questions or comments! Include your name and email if you would like a response - it's not included automatically. Thanks. Visit Mary's website for more info on classes and teachings.
- Oct 6, 202613 min
Its Not Going to Last
According to the Buddha anicca, or impermanence, is one of the Three Characteristics of Existence. In this brief reflection Mary discusses how pervasive impermanence is and that we can recognize it as part of life. Trying to hold on to things that do not last causes so much suffering. Recorded Oct. 1, 2026 in the virtual world Send me a text with any questions or comments! Include your name and email if you would like a response - it's not included automatically. Thanks. Visit Mary's website ...
- Sep 29, 202611 min
Joining the Cosmic Dance
In this brief reflection Mary shares some thoughts on contemplative practice and how it can ground us and offer us a foundation from which to move through the world with steadiness and peace. Recorded Sept. 28, 2026 in the virtual world Send me a text with any questions or comments! Include your name and email if you would like a response - it's not included automatically. Thanks. Visit Mary's website for more info on classes and teachings.
- Sep 22, 202622 min
A Wise and Skillful Way
The term Upaya, or Skillful Means can be a very helpful concept to consider as we move through our lives and is a practice of equanimity. How do we respond to our experiences rather than just reacting out of habit. Mary discusses this and how we can develop a skillful way of being in the world, guided by a wise heart. Recorded Sept. 19, 2026 in the virtual world Send me a text with any questions or comments! Include your name and email if you would like a response - it's not included automati...
- Sep 15, 202620 min
Continuity of Mindfulness
We don't meditate to get good at meditation. Instead, our practice lays the ground for awareness which we, hopefully, carry throughout our days. Continuity of mindfulness is a phrase which conveys this idea. In this talk Mary talks about Thich Nhat Hanh's book, Peace is Every Breath, which brings practice down to the most mundane parts of our lives like brushing teeth and making breakfast. The sacred is right here all the time when we're aware. Recorded Sept. 12, 2026 in the virtual world Sen...
- Sep 8, 202625 min
Because of this...
A core teaching of Buddhism is Dependent Origination although it can seem difficult to understand at times. In this talk, Mary offers a simple overview of this important teaching on conditionality and how we can free ourselves from the grip of Samsara. Recorded Sept. 5, 2026 in the virtual world Book: Tear the City Down by Andre Hardy Send me a text with any questions or comments! Include your name and email if you would like a response - it's not included automatically. Thanks. Visit M...
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