Life's Power Over Our Practice

Our Mind's Ability to Remember

Ever wonder what meditation can do for your memory? IN this podcast, Bhante Sathi discusses memory and its relationship with the mind and the brain. Using several everyday examples, he illustrates how meditation can improve your brain’s neuroplasticity. Furthermore, he also discusses how memories can fade once deprived of attention and response. This can enable anybody to control how much power memories have over them by emphasizing personal empowerment and the ability to shape our own actions and character.

Identity Versus Views (From a Buddhist Perspective)

The concept of “identity” can convey countless answers to the individual, but is identity just a part of our view? In this Podcast, Bhante Sathi illustrates Pali terms and concepts relevant to the discussion at hand. Through mindfulness and self-observation, we can see how our views and identity are shaped only by our environment. And by cultivating awareness of our identity, we can develop more open and compassionate views to relate to ourselves and others. Bhante Sathi's Book https://bhantesathi.com/books/the-mind-workout-for-a-lifetime-of-happiness-bhante-sathi/9798349278129

Is it Really Practical to "Love Unconditionally"

How can you love unconditionally when it seems impractical? In this podcast, Bhante discusses how Metta/unconditional love differs from transactional relationships that are built on equivalent exchange. Drawing from everyday examples, Bhante illustrates how this unconditional love builds wisdom, healthy boundaries and genuine connections with those around us. Mind Workout For a Lifetime of Happiness https://bhantesathi.com/ Retreats, Workshops, and More https://www.mettameditationcenter.org/retreats-workshops/

Life's Power Over Our Practice

Find yourself unable to sit down on the cushion because of “life”? In this podcast, Bhante illustrates how one can fall short on their discipline with meditation due to societal demands and life’s responsibilities. Obstacles like craving and self-centeredness can sneak into one’s life and pull them away from their practice. But through compassionate discipline and honest reflection, anyone can learn to gently take ownership of their practice by creating supporting conditions to steadily deepen their commitment. Link for Bhante Sathi’s Book “ The Mind Workout: For a Lifetime of Happiness” https://bhantesathi.com/books/the-mind-workout-for-a-lifetime-of-happiness-bhante-sathi/9798349278129 Link for the upcoming Teacher’s Certification Program https://www.mettameditationcenter.org/mindfulness-and-meditation-teachers-training-program-2026/ Link for all 2026 retreats: https://www.mettameditationcenter.org/retreats-workshops/

Awaken the Heart and Calming the Mind?

Have you ever wondered what organic tools you’re using when practicing mindfulness meditation? In this episode, Bhante Sathi discusses the question many often find confusing: What is the relationship between the heart, brain, and mind? If we calm one, do we awaken the other? Bhante discusses this dilemma while offering more practical solutions to focus on. Link for Bhante Sathi’s Book “ The Mind Workout: For a Lifetime of Happiness” https://bhantesathi.com/books/the-mind-workout-for-a-lifetime-of-happiness-bhante-sathi/9798349278129 Link for the upcoming Teacher’s Certification Program https://www.mettameditationcenter.org/mindfulness-and-meditation-teachers-training-program-2026/ Link for all 2026 retreats: https://www.mettameditationcenter.org/retreats-workshops/