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Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage

Mary Stancavage
Buddhism
Mindfulness
Compassion
Suffering
Equanimity
Meditation
Eightfold Path
Impermanence
Dukkha
Dharma
Grief
Patience
Liberation
Joy
Community
Gratitude
Thich Nhat Hanh
Four Noble Truths
Kindness
Self-Love

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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The Buddha taught the Five Remembrances as a way to normalize our relationship to the human condition. We we all grow old, get sick and die, yet some of us fight tooth and nail against, especially in our Western culture. But when we truly greet this ... more

Oftentimes when things are especially awful, we think that joy may be inappropriate and that we must stay focused on the difficulties. But this is not the case. Bhikkhu Bodhi says that cultivation of joy is important to regulate despair. In this talk... more

Our practice is really about developing a different relationship with our mind - one that is wise and kind. In this talk Mary reflects on how the Buddha talks about the mind using the Dhammapada, and how Rick Hanson explains the mind from a scientifi... more

The Buddha's wise teaching on the Eight Worldly Winds reminds us that the ups and downs of life (pleasure and pain, gain and loss, praise and blame, fame and disrepute) are common to all humanity. It is a teaching on equanimity - the capacity to be p... more

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Mary Stancavage
Host and meditation teacher who focuses on pragmatic aspects of Buddhism, emphasizing the cultivation of compassion, mindfulness, and the importance of community. Her talks integrate personal anecdotes, teachings, and social issues, aiming to make Buddhist teachings relatable and applicable to modern life.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • Practical Practice

    Mary provides a clear honest open & practical message. Her delivery has allowed me to access experientially instead of intellectually key concepts that are supporting my path to freedom. My favorite right now LETGO

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenn1977!
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing

    Mary has helped me via these podcasts more than my therapist

    Thank u

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    guitar lady
    United States4 years ago
  • Grateful

    I’m relatively new to Buddhism, got turned on to Mary through a friend. Her teachings are relatable, and accessible. I like her sense of humor - and her willingness to laugh at herself. I’m grateful for this podcast, it has helped me a lot!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Billy DeLyons
    United States4 years ago
  • Mindfulness for regular folk

    I’ve known Mary for years and been on retreat with her many times. She has a sensible way of explaining the wisdom she has clearly studied intensely. Her stories are relatable and have a casualness like she is sitting at the kitchen table talking to you. I highly recommend her talks for both beginners and people who’ve been walking the path for a while~ 🖤

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lizzynotlaw
    United States6 years ago
  • No bs kindness

    I've been following Mary since she was part of ATS. I'm glad she's found new outlets that let others find and benefit from her kindness and generosity. One of Mary's best qualities is her ability to make dharma relatable through her own vulnerability. She is unafraid and inspires others to live with an undefended heart. Wonderful teacher, wonderful woman, wonderful show.

    Apple Podcasts
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    mcsbst
    United States7 years ago

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The content revolves around the pragmatic aspects of Buddhist teachings and philosophy, emphasizing the importance of compassion, mindfulness, and community engagement. Key themes include personal connections to spiritual practices, relationships, and societal issues, all viewed through the lens of cultivating an undefended heart. The discussions engage with concepts such as the Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and the interplay between grief, love, and justice movements, making them accessible to both beginners and those experienced in Buddhist philosophy. Unique to this series is a focus on applying these teachings to contemporary societal challenges and personal emotional struggles, aiming to foster a collective understanding of su... more

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