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Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof7/27/22 - Do We Create Our Own Reality?100th Episode!!
Gregory chats about fabrication, sankharas/formations, and the connection to full freedom from suffering.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2022-08-0138 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof7/20/22 - The Form Aggregate: Embodied Being Guided MeditationGregory does a brief chat about fabrication, an aggregate review, and guides a body scanning meditation. Meditation starts at 15:31 and runs about 40 minutes.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in t...2022-07-1650 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof7/6/22 - Sliding Down the Banister: Form, Feeling, PerceptionGregory continues the discussion on the aggregates and talks Form, Feeling, and Perception in today's podcast.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2022-07-1152 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof6/29/2022 - Deconstructing the Process of ConsciousnessThis week, Gregory chats about the aggregates: what they are and how your understanding of them can lead to freedom and non-attachment. Understanding the aggregates is a real needle-mover in your practice.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wak...2022-07-0248 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof6/22/22 - Part 2: Habit and Identity ClingingWhat habits and routines make us feel stable, secure, and lively? Is it the morning cup of coffee, a walk to pick up your favorite scone, or perhaps it is a holiday tradition that is never missed - what attachments do we have to things we do on the regular? Gregory chats about habits, identity, and clinging in this week's episode.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
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...2022-06-2943 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof6/15/22 - Part 1: Why Do We Cling?An understanding of clinging and craving can support us in the ultimate understanding: how to let go. But why do we cling? Where does clinging show up in our lives? Gregory talks about the nature of clinging in this week's podcast.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to ke...2022-06-1848 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof6/8/22 - Bare Knowledge, Continuous MindfulnessWhy is the concept of "bare attention" so important? What does Samadhi (concentration) mean to your practice? Concentration is highly debated in Buddhist schools. Why is that? Gregory chats about the significance, the debates, and the efficacy of concentration in today's podcast.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE t...2022-06-1446 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof6/1/22 - Returning to the BasicsGregory chats impermanence, and reviews some of the fundamentals of Vipassana practice.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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Intro and Outr...2022-06-0543 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof5/4/22 -Part 2: Hindering DoubtHow does doubt play a part in our lives? What is the difference between a "hindering" doubt and a "questioning" doubt? Gregory takes on the second part in a two-part series about doubt, and its role in Dharma practice.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to ke...2022-05-0750 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof4/27/22 - Part 1: Skillful DoubtWe all experience doubt at some time. It is so prevalent and notable, the Buddha labeled it as a "hinderance" and some have termed it "the practice killer". But can it be used skillfully? Gregory gives an introduction to doubt and a perspective on how we may turn it on its head and use it for insight and growth on the path.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
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 dire...2022-05-0246 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof4/20/22 - Resilience and AdaptationThis week, Gregory discusses the interconnection of resilience, the capacity to adapt positively to change, and the ability to gain wisdom from the vicissitudes of life's circumstances.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
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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Join...2022-04-2547 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof4/13/22 - Answering the Call of ChangeWhen our hearts feel the call to change, what happens? How can we make positive changes in spite of fear? What does it mean to heed the call to our own personal growth? Gregory talks about meeting Anicca (change) in ways that honor positivity for not only our selves, but those in our lives.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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Follow Gregory on Instagram @grego...2022-04-2042 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof4/6/22 -Hacking the Secrets of AniccaWhat are the secrets to creating new habits? How does a greater understanding of Anicca (change) and infusing more compassion in your goal setting create lasting, positive, productive life changes? What does redefining your relationship to preferences have to do with progressing along the path of wisdom? Gregory chats about the psychology of change and its spiritual ramifications in this week's episode.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
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 don...2022-04-0943 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof3/2/22 - Tilling the Soil of Compassion: The First Noble TruthThis week Gregory gives a primer to the first noble truth and how to apply it to grow in sensitivity to the human suffering around us.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
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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Jo...2022-03-0741 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof2/23/22 - The Emotionally Intelligent MeditatorWhat 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://twentyonetoys.com/blogs/teaching-empathy/brene-brown-empathy-vs-sympathy#:~:text=Empathy%20and%20sympathy%20are%20often,to%20more%20isolation%20and%20disconnection.
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
htt...2022-02-2645 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof1/26/22 - The Earth Holder: Honoring Thich Nhat HanhIn this week's podcast, Gregory pays respect to Thich Nhat Hanh - a giant of Dharma who passed this week.
We will be giving away 10 of his books in the coming weeks. Direct Message us on Instagram - first 10 folks who reach out to us will get a book mailed to them. (Dm us you mailing address and an email we can reach you at.)
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
ht...2022-01-2948 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof1/19/22 - Wise Intention Part 2: Three Boring Words You Need to Know for AwakeningArdency. 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.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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Follow Gregory on Instagram @gregor...2022-01-2246 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof1/12/22 - Wise Intention Part 1: Aspirations Close to the HeartIn this week's talk, Gregory chats about the terms "renunciation" and "letting-go" and what they have to do with choosing a deeper bliss of practice, and why folks shy away from "renunciation".
Articles/Resources on Wise Intention
https://valleyinsight.org/2010/02/23/wise-intention/
https://www.lionsroar.com/how-to-practice-wise-intention/
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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To learn about retreats, news, and classe...2022-01-1535 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof1/5/22 -Mindful Mornings: The Power of RitualsIn this week's episode, Gregory chats about why morning is an ideal time to practice mindfulness meditation, how we progress from intention to habit to awakening, how to create a new habit, and how keeping commitments can bring a host of other positive changes to our lives.
Articles, Resources & Source Material on Morning Routines
https://www.nami.org/blogs/nami-blog/august-2017/the-power-of-a-morning-routine
https://thoughtcatalog.com/brianna-wiest/2015/10/the-psychology-of-daily-routine-7-reasons-why-people-who-do-the-same-things-each-day-tend-to-be-happier-than-those-who-chase-adventure/
https://myva360.com/blog/10-science-backed-benefits-of-a-morning-routine
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6378489/
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
If yo...2022-01-0854 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof12/22/21 - Part 2: Cultivating Jhana - The Road to EquanimityGregory 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
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to k...2021-12-2358 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof12/15/21 - Part 1 Intro to Jhana: The Food of the GodsIn this week's podcast, Gregory gives an introduction and orientation to Jhana practice.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
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.
2021-12-1847 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory MaloofVedanā Part 3: Taking the Last Offramp
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.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touc...2021-12-0552 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof11/17/21 - Vedanā Part 2: Restaurants and RestroomsGregory continues his discussion of how to use Vedanā to cultivate an understanding of how clinging and craving arises, and gain liberating wisdom from your own cycles of attachment and aversion.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2021-11-2349 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof11/10/21 - Finding Bigfoot: Using Vedanā for LiberationVedanā 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.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to kee...2021-11-1356 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof10/22/21 - Transforming “Us Vs Them” into “We” Using Wise SpeechDharma Teacher, Compassionate Communication expert, and Transformation Coach Doyle Banks guests today on Wednesday Wake-Up. Diffuse conflict and try out some wise speech tips and tricks from today's episode.
Gregory's fall daylong retreat is open for registration! Come join us for Anicca! Thriving in the Flow of Change, Saturday November 6th, 9 am - 4 pm PST Online. Can't make the live retreat? No worries! All participants will receive a self-paced recorded course after the event. REGISTER NOW
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
If you have been receiving benefit and...2021-10-2530 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof10/13/21 - The Wandering MindThe mind likes to think about things, it craves mental stimulation. In order to mature in meditation practice, we must befriend the process of stilling the mind. How much time does the mind spend (on average) wandering? Why does the mind wander to the past or the future in meditation? How do we transcend boredom? In today’s episode, Gregory talks about how to work with the wandering mind, and how to use the natural tendencies of the mind to focus on things that are skillful.
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Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from t...2021-10-1844 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof10/6/21 - The Struggle IS the PracticeWe're gonna have "the talk". In this episode, we're going to discuss the "P" word - Practice. Why do we struggle to establish a meditation practice? Even the Buddha himself after enlightenment had to be convinced by a Deva to teach. So, why is it a struggle and why do we do it? Gregory breaks it down in this episode.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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...2021-10-1031 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof9/29/21 - Anicca: Understanding and Flowing with ChangeWhy is change so challenging? How can we befriend change and suffer less from it? From Buddhist insights to the neuroscience, Gregory offers fresh perspectives to thrive in spite of change.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mail...2021-10-0231 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof9/26/21 - Breath EnergySeason 2 Opener!
Gregory talks about breath energy and what it means in relation to vipassana and anapanasati meditation practice. Spoiler - it is more dynamic than you think.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing lis...2021-09-2735 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory MaloofSunday Morning Guided MeditationA guided meditation to orient your Sunday morning and set you off on an awakened and easeful day. Includes background nature sounds.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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Intro and Outro Music by Lenn...2021-09-2737 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory MaloofSummer Break AnnouncementGreetings Wednesday Wake-Up Listeners!
We are taking a much needed break to go on meditation retreat and take rest.
We'll be back again in fall with more podcasts and offerings.
Until then, may you enjoy the remaining summer and may all beings be happy.
2021-08-0801 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof6/23/21 - Am I making progress on the path?This week we explore the challenging subject of judging our success as meditators. How do we really know that we are gaining wisdom? How can we be certain that we are not only heading in the right direction but are gaining the necessary skills to reach our spiritual goals? We explore how 'progress' works in the Dharma, what signs to look for as you mature in practice and what specific changes you can look for as markers of success.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
If you have...2021-06-2631 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof6/9/21 - Guide Posts to Keep Us on TrackThis week we conclude a 5 week arch of podcasts (beginning with episode #62 on 5/5/21) covering some of the most challenging aspects of the Dharma. We conclude by discussing two important guide posts to help us in times of difficulty. We also explore a variety of different heart-mind qualities that are characteristic of successful meditators on the path.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
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...2021-06-1246 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof6/2/21 - Our Aspiration of Non-Violence in the DharmaThis week we explore why a commitment to non-violence is the bedrock of the Buddha's teachings. We use stories from the ancient Pali suttas to shed light on exactly how the Buddha describes non-violence and the origins of non-violence in the ancient Indian concept of 'Ahimsa'. We also explore the Buddha's understanding of the limits of non-violence in householder life.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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Follow...2021-06-0647 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof5/26/21 - Enlightened Beings in an Unenlightened WorldThis week we explore the relationship between individual liberation and cultural transcendence. We discuss this dilemma from several perspectives: What exactly is the relationship between personal awakening and the awakening of those around us? How do we strike a balance between working on our own freedom and serving those in need? And, is awakening truly a gift to others?
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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Follow Gregory...2021-05-2943 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof5/19/21 - Inner work vs Outer Work: Is pursuing my own liberation selfish?In this week's episode we explore how to successfully balance our practice between meditation time on the cushion and engaged activity in the world. Specifically we frame this discussion in light of the Buddhist idea of skillful effort, beginner's mind and the universal question of how we determine our ethical responsibility to other human beings as we grow in our own inner liberation.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
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...2021-05-2254 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof5/12/21 - Suffering and its End: What Healing Can We Expect from the Dharma?What personal, spiritual and psychological change can we expect from meditation practice and how long will it take to get there? Is the Dharma designed to heal things like acute trauma, formal mental health conditions and systemic suffering? What is the difference between Dharma and therapy and is it helpful to use both? In this week's episode we discuss several frameworks for understanding the promises and limits of the Dharma.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
If you have been receiving benefit and want to sup...2021-05-1550 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof5/5/21 - Misunderstandings, Misconceptions & Missteps on the PathWhy is it that mindfulness practice and spiritual development can be so challenging? What is it about the human heart-mind that makes giving up harmful habits so difficult. Why is it that we struggle to let go of unhealthy relationships and harmful ways of being even when we know they are not good for us? This week we explore the foundational nature of human behavior in order to gain the wisdom necessary to begin our journey out of suffering and into the light of awakening.
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Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the R...2021-05-0839 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof4/21/21 -Deconstructing Perception, Fabrication, and Labeling Inner RealitiesThis week we go through several practical exercises and guided meditations around labeling sensations and emotions as they arise, we take a look at sense door perception, we revisit verbal fabrication, and chat about the benefits of cultivating curiosity in your meditation practice.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CL...2021-04-2444 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof4/14/21 - Fabricating our Reality Part 2: Self-Creation Through Self-TalkWhen the Buddha reflected on his awakening, he recalled the ability to use mindfulness to notice when his thinking was imbued with sensuality, ill-will, anger, hatred, and cruelty. Conversely, he was able to discern when his thoughts were imbued with the heart-mind qualities of letting go, good will and harmlessness. In this episode, we explore the positive and negative impacts of our inner dialogue and 3 meditation practices to decrease negative self-talk and increase loving self-reflection.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
If you have been rece...2021-04-1751 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory MaloofBodily Fabrication Guided MeditationThis is a guided meditation on bodily fabrication.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2021-04-1038 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof4/7/21 - Fabricating our Reality Part 1: Self-creation Through Body AwarenessThis week we explore how the heart-mind unconsciously creates a sense of self through the interaction between awareness, body posture, breath, and energy movement. We then practice how to engage in the Buddhist practice of Bodily Fabrication to gain insight into how we can use body awareness for healing, self-compassion and release from stress and discontent.
This talk includes a guided meditation on how to practice Bodily Fabrication.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
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 tea...2021-04-101h 17Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof3/31/21 - Mindfulness & Insight Part 3: How Exactly is the Present Moment Created?This week we discuss the incredible creative power of the heart-mind to bring together the raw material of the present moment in order to give us a sense of self, a sense of the world, and the feeling of becoming. The Buddha refers to this creative act as fabrication or Sankhara. One of the primary goals of insight meditation is to gain a deeper understanding of this creative process so we can un-fabricate suffering and fabricate a sense of ease and well-being in our lives. In this episode we explore why this concept of Sankhara is so important and how we c...2021-04-0344 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof3/24/21 - Mindfulness and Insight Meditation Part 2: To Engage or not to Engage? That is the Question!This week we explore one of the most important distinctions between these two practices- what is the balance between Engagement and Equanimity? How do we know when to bring a calm, equanimous, non-reactive mind to the present moment versus a mind that curiously engages present moment reality to gain deeper wisdom? Understanding how to approach these two heart-mind qualities is one of the keys to deeper meditation practice.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
If you have been receiving benefit and want to support Gregory Maloof...2021-03-2834 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof3/17/21 - Mindfulness & Insight Meditation Part I: Beginner's Mind, Biased MindIn this week's episode we begin a series exploring the similarities and differences between the ancient Buddhist practice of Insight Meditation and the modern version of Mindfulness Meditation. In particular we explore an overview of the many biases we bring to meditation practice that hinder our understanding of insight practice and prevent us from gaining the most important fruits of the meditative experience.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
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 HERE2021-03-2143 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof3/10/21 - The Lessons of 2020 Part 3: How to Remain Balanced During Times of StressThis week we conclude our 3-part series focused on using the stress, fear and trauma of the past year as an opportunity for healing and awakening. In this episode we unpack the nature of stress and discontent and consider how generosity, precepts and skillful effort can allow us to bring our best selves to the most challenging times in our lives.
ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOF
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 HERE2021-03-1448 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof3/3/21 - The Lessons of 2020 Part 2: Skillful Speech with Special Guest Doyle BanksGregory talks skillful speech with NVC facilitator and fellow Dharma teacher Doyle Banks.
About Doyle:
Doyle Banks is an authorized Dharma teacher in the lineage of Ruth Denison and the vipassana (Insight Meditation) tradition of Buddhist meditation. He is also a mindfulness-based personal transformation trainer and coach. Doyle regularly offers live online and in-person classes on Compassionate Communication. He has recently released a self-paced, online course in which he teaches the Empathy Advantage, a framework for personal and relationship transformation, based on mindfulness and interpersonal communication skills.
You can find him online at:
Web: doylebanks.com
...2021-03-0755 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory MaloofSpecial Episode - The Embodied Being Breathing: Guided Morning MeditationA special guided meditation for your morning sits. Recorded on retreat with Gregory.
Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2021-03-0124 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof2/10/21 - The Lessons of 2020 Part 1: The Truth of Stress, Struggle & SufferingIn 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.
If you...2021-02-1344 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof2/3/21 - The Skill of Turning Towards SufferingIn this week's episode we explore the various ways the heart and mind can hide and flee from facing the stress and struggles of human existence. We talk about how adept the mind is at protecting itself using the habits of suppression, denial, and repression. Conversely, we discuss how Buddhist psycho-spiritual practices are designed to give us the tools and mindset for overcoming our deepest wounds and greatest fears.
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, pl...2021-02-0848 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof1/27/21 - The Triple Gem Part 3: Many Doorways to FreedomThis 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...2021-02-0138 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof1/20/21 - The Triple Gem Part 2: Safety & Security in Buddha, Dharma & SanghaThis 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
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To learn about retreats, news, and...2021-01-2336 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof1/13/21 - The Triple Gem Part 1: A Brief History of Buddhist BlingIn 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...2021-01-1632 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof1/6/21 - Suffering in the RainThis 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 l...2021-01-1131 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof12/23/20 - Bowing to our Blessings Part 2: Caring Comes with a CostThis 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 n...2020-12-2544 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof12/16/20 - Bowing to our Blessings: The Spiritual Foundations of Generosity & GratitudeIn 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 dire...2020-12-1937 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof12/9/20 - Happy Bodhi Day: Exploring the Significance of the Buddha's AwakeningThis 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 f...2020-12-1338 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof12/2/20 - Foundations of Well-Being: Celebration, Gratitude and ReverenceIn 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 recei...2020-12-0533 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof11/18/20 - The 3rd Foundation of Mindfulness - Part 1: The Karma of Thoughts & EmotionsIn this week's talk we explore some basic differences between Buddhist frameworks and Western psychology when it comes to understanding the nature of thoughts and emotions. In particular, we draw attention to how Buddhist frameworks emphasize process and causality and invite us to consider our inner world as a dynamic heart-mind dance rich in wisdom for our 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 tea...2020-11-2138 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof11/11/20- The Sacred Practice of Renunciation: Part 2 – Letting Go On The PathWhat does it really mean to let go? What exactly are we letting go of and what do we get in return? This week we complete our series by exploring how the activities of mindfulness, loving kindness, and a commitment to precepts are actually practices of renunciation. We take a detailed look into how these tools clear out stress, remove discontentment and open the heart and mind to make room for generosity, resilience, community, gratitude and authentic healing.
Gregory Maloof follows the traditional Buddhist practice of not charging for teachings. If you have been receiving benefit and wa...2020-11-1339 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof11/4/20 - Guided Meditation: Recollecting our Shared HumanityThis week we had a unique meeting due to the United States national election. Instead of a formal Dharma talk, as a group we shared our experiences about using mindfulness during this time. For the sake of privacy this episode only contains the guided meditation.
Gregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
To learn about retreats, news, an...2020-11-0933 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof10/28/20 - The Sacred Practice of Renunciation: Part 1 – Trading Up for HappinessOn this week’s podcast we explore the cultural and spiritual inheritance of views that often discourage us from fully participating in the practice of renunciation. We discuss the misunderstandings and myths about the nature of freedom in hopes of letting go of the unconscious fears and prejudice that prevent us from receiving the incredible treasures of the spiritual life.
Gregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a wes...2020-10-2940 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof10/21/20 - The Second Foundation – Part 3: Happiness Beyond the Sense DoorsIn this week’s talk we explore the aspiration to cultivate pleasure that is not dependent on sensual experience and discuss the transformative power of the deeper nourishing pleasures that are the rewards of wisdom, generosity, loving kindness, concentration and letting go.
Gregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLIC...2020-10-2343 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof10/14/20 - The Second Foundation – Part 2: Worldly and Unworldy FeelingsThis week we talk about the powerful distinction the Buddha makes between feelings that arise from sense door contact that keep us bound in stress, discontent and suffering and feelings that arise directly from our spiritual practice. This topic is important because it speaks to the source of the Buddha’s insight about the nature of his awakening and helps us to conceptualize the experience of enlightenment.
Gregory Maloof 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...2020-10-1552 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof10/7/20 - The Second Foundation - Part 1: Finding Freedom in FeelingsIn this talk we explore how the Buddha saw pleasant, unpleasant and neutral emotion and body sensations as the ground of all thoughts, views and complex mental states. We consider ways that these sensations can be turned against us to cause unconscious harm to ourselves and others and we explore the importance of being able to make direct contact with these sensations with mindfulness in order to decrease suffering.
Gregory Maloof 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, pleas...2020-10-0948 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof9/30/20 -The Wisdom of Impermanence (Includes Guided Meditation)This recording is from the Wednesday Wake-Up group meeting on Zoom. It has been edited for clarity and time.
Guided Meditation is at the beginning, to skip to talk, start at 37 min 12 sec.
In this talk we explore how the Buddha uses the fact of aging and dying as a path to bringing deeper honesty, authenticity and freedom to our day to day lived experience. We also discuss how to frame the context of death so it becomes an inspiring and welcoming topic of spiritual reflection rather than the taboo subject we are accustomed to. Tal...2020-10-051h 26Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof9/23/20 - 32-Body Part Meditation Part 2 (Includes Talk and Guided Meditations)This week's talk provides a highly detailed explanation of how to successfully engage in this famous but often undervalued meditation practice. We explore how to use this practice to explore the wisdom of impermanence, suffering and not-self. The instructions include how to combine both verbal and mental fabrication to create a concentrated balance between visualization and contemplation work to gain deeper experience in your sits.
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2020-09-261h 34Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof9/16/20 - The Hinderance of Worry (Includes Opening Meditation)This recording includes the opening guided meditation. If you would like to skip it and head direct to the Dharma talk, skip to 36 min, 23 sec in.
In this talk, we explore how to use the wisdom of wise view, not-self and Sangha as tools to manage and liberate ourselves from the suffering caused by worry.
Gregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from...2020-09-211h 30Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof32-Part Body Meditation - Part 1 - (Guided Meditation Only, No Dharma talk)A guided meditation that walks you through the steps of how to use the first parts of 'hair, nails and teeth' as objects of concentration to explore suffering, impermanence and not-self. (See episode 9/2/20 if you are interested in this with the Dharma Talk, this is for those who just want the guided meditation.)
Gregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lin...2020-09-0431 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof9/2/20 - 32-Part Body Meditation -Part1- with Guided MeditationThis week's podcast includes a short overview of the 32-body part meditation followed by an in depth guided meditation that walks you through the steps of how to use the first parts of 'hair, nails and teeth' as objects of concentration to explore suffering, impermanence and not-self.
Gregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
To learn about retre...2020-09-0349 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof8/26/20 - The Elemental Self: The Earth, Wind, Fire & Water WithinThis week’s talk is a primer on the 32-body part meditation. We talked about various ways to use the traditional 4 elements as meditative objects and engaged in a 20-minute guided elemental meditation.
Gregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the We...2020-08-2748 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof8/19/20 - Why are we Meditating? (Includes guided meditation with Metta practice)Without a clear understanding of how meditation works it is very easy to get side tracked or lost in our practice. When this happens meditation can quickly become routine, boring and dare we say, mindless. In this week’s talk we discuss how to keep your practice on track by gaining a deeper understanding of what skills you are developing, how healing and growth takes place in meditation and how heart/mind qualities are awakened during practice. This talk includes a special guided body scan meditation and instructions on how to engage in Metta with full-body awareness.
Gregor...2020-08-2052 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof8/12/20 - The Power of Presence Part 4: Breathing out the past, Breathing in the futureToday we conclude our 4-part series exploring how we can access the interconnectedness of the past, present and future to free ourselves from stress and suffering while planting seeds of joy and awakening. In this episode we specifically explore the myth and drawbacks of the stereotypical ‘going with the flow’ framework and discuss ways to harness the power of intention, wakefulness, aspiration and fabrication to open the future to the grand possibility of our own imagining.
Gregory Maloof follows the traditional Buddhist practice of not charging for teachings. If you have been receiving benefit and want to suppor...2020-08-1330 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof8/5/20 - The Power of Presence Part 3: The Healing Wisdom of Karma, Not-Self & EquanimityThis is the third part of a four-part series on the power of presence. In this week's talk we explore how to use the insights of Karma, Not-Self, and Equanimity as tools to heal the hurt from our past and how to increase the speed of this healing by changing our relationship with the past by letting go of grudges and resentment.
Gregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a...2020-08-0634 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof7/29/20 - The Power of Presence Part 2: The First Noble TruthThis is the second part of a four-part series on the power of presence. In this week’s talk we continue the second part of our journey by exploring how comprehending the First Noble Truth of Suffering is a challenging but necessary step on the road to healing from our past. The talk also includes a framework for understanding how to know when the heart and mind are truly in alignment with the First Noble Truth.
Gregory Maloof follows the traditional Buddhist practice of not charging for teachings. If you have been receiving benefit and want to supp...2020-07-3042 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof7/22/20 The Power of Presence Part 1: Doorway to the Past, Gateway to the FutureThis is the first part of a four-part series on the power of presence. In this talk we reviewed the various ways that mindfulness can be used to enter the present moment as a dynamic way of changing our relationship with both the past and future. By understanding intimately how the past conditions our present experience and how the present is connected to our future, we are able to heal from deep wounds while simultaneously planting seeds of an awakened life filled with joy, wisdom and compassion.
Gregory Maloof follows the traditional Buddhist practice of not charging f...2020-07-2336 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof7/15/20 - Grief & Loss during the pandemic: Healing Lessons from the DharmaWe are living through an unprecedented time of loss. Loss of jobs, loss of health, loss of connection and belonging, loss of confidence and loss of trust just to name a few. It is an ideal time for deep self-reflection and much needed self-compassion. This week we explored the power of honoring the First Noble Truth and the inevitability of impermanence as opportunities to lessen suffering and live with authenticity and grace.
Gregory Maloof follows the traditional Buddhist practice of not charging for teachings. If you have been receiving benefit and want to support Gregory Maloof as a...2020-07-1943 min
Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof7/8/20 - Opportunities to Apply Skillful Reflection: Present, Past, Future (Plus Journal Exercise)Gregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-07-1344 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof6/24/20 - Mindfulness, Ardency, and Alertness: Basics of VipassanaGregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-07-0743 min
Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof6/17/20 - Engaged Dharma Part 3 - Taking Refuge in the Dharma During These TimesGregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-06-2251 min
Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof6/10/20 - Engaged Dharma Part 2: Beginners MindGregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-06-1447 min
Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof6/3/20 - Engaged Dharma Part 1 - Using Mindfulness to Lean into the Truth of SufferingGregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-06-0834 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof5/27/20 - The Present Moment is the Doorway to Freedom (with Guided Meditation and Practical Techniques)Gregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-06-021h 31Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof5/13/20 - Cultivating Concentration, Pleasure, and Understanding FabricationGregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-05-1943 min
Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory MaloofThe Four Noble Truths, Interconnectivity, and Taking Skillful ActionsGregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-05-1153 min
Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof4/29/20 - Journaling and Reflection in the DharmaGregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-05-0446 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof4/22/20 - Habit Formation and EquanimityGregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-04-2626 min
Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof4/15/20 - Understanding and Working With EquanimityGregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-04-2047 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof4/8/20 - Happiness Is A Habit - Tips and TricksGregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-04-1248 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof4/1/20 - Suffering is a VerbGregory Maloof 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
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-04-0534 min
Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof3/18/20 - Creating Inner Stability In A Time of Instability and Guided MeditationGuided Meditation is first, if you would like to bypass the meditation and listen to the talk, it begins at 40 minutes into the recording.
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-03-231h 07
Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof3/11/20 - 12 Minute Live Guided Metta Meditation with added Tibetan Bells and Nature SoundsThis guided meditation was made collectively by the Wednesday Wake-Up group that met 3/11/20. Participants were asked to offer a loving-kindness phrase for themselves and the world. Phrases were written on flash cards then read as the guided metta meditation for the group. (Reading done by Dharma Teacher Gregory Maloof)
Additional sounds provided by "Stream, Water, C.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org and the_very_Real_Horst Tibetan Bells "Ganesha-Merkur-Uranus-a-02" of Freesound.org
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
To join Wednesday Wake-Up's mailing list...2020-03-1611 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof3/4/20 - Verbal Fabrication and Skillful QuestionsGregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-03-0939 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof2/26/20 - Mindfulness, Equanimity, and InvestigationThis talk took place after a group ritual conducted by Portland Insight Meditation Community's Guiding Teacher Robert Beatty in honor of his teacher Ruth Denison, on the anniversary of her passing. The talk has been edited for time and clarity.
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-03-0245 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof2/19/20 - Establishing the First Foundation of Mindfulness Through Body ScanningGregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-02-2442 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof2/12/20 - Continuity of PracticeGregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-02-1732 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof1/8/20 - Spiritual PracticeGregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-02-1035 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof2/5/20 - Satipatthana Sutta and Guided MeditationGuided meditation around breath body scanning, and a Dharma talk around meditation techniques and the Satipatthana Sutta.
Gregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-02-1059 minWednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof1/29/20 - Many Paths, Many FactorsGregory is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
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2020-02-1047 min