Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage
Mary Stancavage
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. (photo by @kimanhuynh)
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Pandemic and the Undefended Heart
Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage
04/13/20 • 32 min
It's so easy to shut down during this time as we navigate some big unknowns. Our old habits can come back and we let the armor build up. However, there is a way to keep our hearts open and willing to be intimate with our experience no matter how difficult or unpleasant. Mary talks about normal reactions to a pandemic and how to move through them with compassion and kindness.
Recorded April 11, 2020 in the virtual world.
Wise Action - 4th Factor of the Eightfold Path
Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage
12/29/18 • 40 min
This factor is foundational for how we relate to others without causing harm. Also includes a short piece on Wise Livelihood.
Recorded Dec 1, 2018
Available to Experience
Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage
05/01/23 • 24 min
The practice of meditation invites us to be available to every experience that shows up, but we have been conditioned all our lives to react in certain ways which means we're not available. We may not even realize that we're turning away particular experiences. In this talk Mary discusses how we pick and choose what we will and won't be present with and how to break down these barriers. Even if it's scary, there is tremendous freedom in openness and availability. How do you hide?
Recorded April 27, 2023 in the virtual world
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Reaction vs Response
Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage
10/21/18 • 44 min
Cultivating the pause between reactivity and responding wisely to our experiences.
Originally recorded at Against the Stream in Los Angeles in February 2018.
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Let in the Good
Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage
04/27/20 • 30 min
Mary revisits Rick Hanson's teaching on Wise Effort. How do we abandon unskillful thoughts and cultivate those that are more beneficial? It's so easy to get lost in thoughts about tomorrow or yesterday without even being aware of it. This talk offers pragmatic ways to impact our thoughts and let go of what does not serve which is especially helpful as we continue to move through extremely challenging times.
Recorded April 25, 2020 in the virtual world
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10,000 Joys - 10,000 Sorrows
Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage
11/08/19 • 34 min
It's often said that we experience 10,000 joys and sorrows throughout our lifetime. How do we stay balanced as our lives unfold and not be taken over by the sorrows or miss the joys?
Recorded Oct 26, 2019
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Nowhere to Go; Nothing to Do; No One to Be
Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage
10/05/19 • 27 min
This is a set of phrases we commonly use, especially when doing walking meditation or to build our concentration. In this talk, Mary takes a closer look at these phrases and what they mean in our daily lives.
Recorded Sept 28, 2019
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Spiritual Bypass
Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage
08/25/19 • 37 min
Spiritual Bypass is a term which means using our practice to avoid actually doing the work. It's a common defense mechanism or distraction that is important to recognize and let go of. Are you spiritually bypassing?
Recorded 8/1/2019
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Guarding the Sense Doors
Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage
05/03/19 • 42 min
Our entire experience is lived through our senses and often we don't pay attention to what we're taking in. The Buddha advises us to guard the sense doors in order to be clear in how we interact with the world. This mindfulness leads to greater equanimity and a wise relationship to our surroundings. It's especially important in this day of influencers and subtle propaganda.
Recorded April 27, 2019
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How many episodes does Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage have?
Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage currently has 303 episodes available.
What topics does Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage cover?
The podcast is about Meditation, Society & Culture, Buddhism, Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage?
The episode title 'Don't Miss What's Happening!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage?
The average episode length on Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage released?
Episodes of Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage?
The first episode of Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage was released on Oct 21, 2018.
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