Buddhist Geeks (Video) http://www.buddhistgeeks.com The Buddhist Geeks Video podcast includes original recordings from the annual Buddhist Geeks Conference, and other video interviews and discussions from other Buddhist Geeks events. Wed, 15 May 2013 21:14:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Religion & Spirituality/BuddhismnoDiscover the Emerging Faces of BuddhismBuddhistGeeksVideohttp://feedburner.google.com We Need More Buddhist Startups http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2013/02/we-need-more-buddhist-startups/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2013/02/we-need-more-buddhist-startups/#comments Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:00:20 +0000 Rohan Gunatillake http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=2261 Episode Description: How do we create Buddhist startups? What types of products would a Buddhist startup create? In this video clip taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference, Rohan Gunatillake shares with us his thoughts on why creating Buddhist startups is important and his personal experience building his mobile meditation app, buddhify. We’ll be exploring these [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2013/02/we-need-more-buddhist-startups/feed/ 0 no Episode Description: How do we create Buddhist startups? What types of products would a Buddhist startup create? In this video clip taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference, Rohan Gunatillake shares with us his thoughts on why creating Buddhist startups Episode Description: How do we create Buddhist startups? What types of products would a Buddhist startup create? In this video clip taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference, Rohan Gunatillake shares with us his thoughts on why creating Buddhist startups is important and his personal experience building his mobile meditation app, buddhify. We’ll be exploring these [...] The post We Need More Buddhist Startups appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video The Power of Mindfulness http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2013/02/the-power-of-mindfulness/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2013/02/the-power-of-mindfulness/#comments Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:06:15 +0000 Kelly McGonigal http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=2240 Episode Description: Can 8 weeks of practice change how the brain processes sadness? In this video clip taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference, Kelly McGonigal shares with us the power of mindfulness and offers research on the efficacy of mindfulness practice on depression. We’ll be exploring these topics and more at the Buddhist Geeks Conference, [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2013/02/the-power-of-mindfulness/feed/ 2 no Episode Description: Can 8 weeks of practice change how the brain processes sadness? In this video clip taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference, Kelly McGonigal shares with us the power of mindfulness and offers research on the efficacy of mindfulness p Episode Description: Can 8 weeks of practice change how the brain processes sadness? In this video clip taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference, Kelly McGonigal shares with us the power of mindfulness and offers research on the efficacy of mindfulness practice on depression. We’ll be exploring these topics and more at the Buddhist Geeks Conference, [...] The post The Power of Mindfulness appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video The Intention of Digital Dharma http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2013/01/the-intention-of-digital-dharma/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2013/01/the-intention-of-digital-dharma/#comments Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:18:24 +0000 Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=2223 Episode Description: How do we integrate the heart principle with our technologies? In this video clip taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2011, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche – a Buddhist teacher and an advocate of Western Buddhism – explores the intention of digital dharma. We’ll be exploring these topics and more at the Buddhist Geeks Conference, [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2013/01/the-intention-of-digital-dharma/feed/ 2 no Episode Description: How do we integrate the heart principle with our technologies? In this video clip taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2011, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche – a Buddhist teacher and an advocate of Western Buddhism – explores Episode Description: How do we integrate the heart principle with our technologies? In this video clip taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2011, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche – a Buddhist teacher and an advocate of Western Buddhism – explores the intention of digital dharma. We’ll be exploring these topics and more at the Buddhist Geeks Conference, [...] The post The Intention of Digital Dharma appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video Mind Hacking: Upgrading from Windows ME http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2013/01/mind-hacking-upgrading-from-windows-me/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2013/01/mind-hacking-upgrading-from-windows-me/#comments Sat, 12 Jan 2013 20:42:50 +0000 Vincent Horn http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=2207 Episode Description: How do we upgrade the operating system of the mind? In this video clip taken from Lifehacks 2.0, Vincent Horn – Chief Geek of Buddhist Geeks – explores how we can upgrade the operating system of the mind, moving from a self-referential way of knowing ourselves and the world to a center-less and [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2013/01/mind-hacking-upgrading-from-windows-me/feed/ 3 no Episode Description: How do we upgrade the operating system of the mind? In this video clip taken from Lifehacks 2.0, Vincent Horn – Chief Geek of Buddhist Geeks – explores how we can upgrade the operating system of the mind, moving from a se Episode Description: How do we upgrade the operating system of the mind? In this video clip taken from Lifehacks 2.0, Vincent Horn – Chief Geek of Buddhist Geeks – explores how we can upgrade the operating system of the mind, moving from a self-referential way of knowing ourselves and the world to a center-less and [...] The post Mind Hacking: Upgrading from Windows ME appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video The Three Gears of Attention http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2013/01/video-the-three-gears-of-attention/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2013/01/video-the-three-gears-of-attention/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:02:08 +0000 Kenneth Folk http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=2196 Episode Description: What is the most important thing when it comes to Buddhist practice? In this video clip taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2011, Buddhist teacher Kenneth Folk discusses attention as a technology for awakening and offers a three-speed transmission to work with attention in daily life. Episode Links: Kenneth Folk Dharma Buddhist Geeks [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2013/01/video-the-three-gears-of-attention/feed/ 0 no Episode Description: What is the most important thing when it comes to Buddhist practice? In this video clip taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2011, Buddhist teacher Kenneth Folk discusses attention as a technology for awakening and offers a three Episode Description: What is the most important thing when it comes to Buddhist practice? In this video clip taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2011, Buddhist teacher Kenneth Folk discusses attention as a technology for awakening and offers a three-speed transmission to work with attention in daily life. Episode Links: Kenneth Folk Dharma Buddhist Geeks [...] The post The Three Gears of Attention appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video Pain is Not Suffering http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/12/video-pain-is-not-suffering/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/12/video-pain-is-not-suffering/#comments Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:55:55 +0000 Kelly McGonigal http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=2181 Episode Description: What is the difference between pain and suffering? In this video clip taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2011, Kelly McGonigal explores the neuroscience of meditation to help us understand how practice shapes the mind, as well as fresh insights into concepts like mindfulness and suffering. Episode Links: The Center for Compassion and [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/12/video-pain-is-not-suffering/feed/ 1 no Episode Description: What is the difference between pain and suffering? In this video clip taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2011, Kelly McGonigal explores the neuroscience of meditation to help us understand how practice shapes the mind, as well Episode Description: What is the difference between pain and suffering? In this video clip taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2011, Kelly McGonigal explores the neuroscience of meditation to help us understand how practice shapes the mind, as well as fresh insights into concepts like mindfulness and suffering. Episode Links: The Center for Compassion and [...] The post Pain is Not Suffering appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video Transcendenz http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/12/video-transcendenz/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/12/video-transcendenz/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:59:26 +0000 Michaël Harboun http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=2177 Episode Description: “Transcendenz offers to connect our everyday life to an invisible reality, the one of ideas, concepts and philosophical questionings which the world is full of but that our eyes cant’ see. By bringing together the concepts of augmented/altered reality, Brain Computer Interface (BCI) and social networks, Transcendenz offers to live immersive philosophical experiences.” [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/12/video-transcendenz/feed/ 4 no Episode Description: “Transcendenz offers to connect our everyday life to an invisible reality, the one of ideas, concepts and philosophical questionings which the world is full of but that our eyes cant’ see. By bringing together the concept Episode Description: “Transcendenz offers to connect our everyday life to an invisible reality, the one of ideas, concepts and philosophical questionings which the world is full of but that our eyes cant’ see. By bringing together the concepts of augmented/altered reality, Brain Computer Interface (BCI) and social networks, Transcendenz offers to live immersive philosophical experiences.” [...] The post Transcendenz appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video Exploring the Limitations of DIY Dharma http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/12/video-exploring-the-limitations-of-diy-dharma/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/12/video-exploring-the-limitations-of-diy-dharma/#comments Sat, 01 Dec 2012 21:20:40 +0000 Ethan Nichtern http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=2161 Episode Description: What are the limitations of DIY and online dharma? In this video clip taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2011, Ethan Nichtern – Buddhist teacher and founding director of the Interdependence Project – explores the limitations of online dharma, the meaning of Buddhism, and offers up a way to become a more sane [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/12/video-exploring-the-limitations-of-diy-dharma/feed/ 3 no Episode Description: What are the limitations of DIY and online dharma? In this video clip taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2011, Ethan Nichtern – Buddhist teacher and founding director of the Interdependence Project – explores the li Episode Description: What are the limitations of DIY and online dharma? In this video clip taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2011, Ethan Nichtern – Buddhist teacher and founding director of the Interdependence Project – explores the limitations of online dharma, the meaning of Buddhism, and offers up a way to become a more sane [...] The post Exploring the Limitations of DIY Dharma appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video Practice, Play, and Products http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-practice-play-and-products/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-practice-play-and-products/#comments Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:00:37 +0000 Rohan Gunatillake http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=2149 Episode Description: In this episode, taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2012, Buddhist innovator and mobile app maker Rohan Gunatillake talks about how he turned his personal practice into a popular mobile app.  He then shares his ideas on how each of us can play a part in designing the next wave of apps which [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-practice-play-and-products/feed/ 1 no Episode Description: In this episode, taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2012, Buddhist innovator and mobile app maker Rohan Gunatillake talks about how he turned his personal practice into a popular mobile app.  He then shares his ideas on how eac Episode Description: In this episode, taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2012, Buddhist innovator and mobile app maker Rohan Gunatillake talks about how he turned his personal practice into a popular mobile app.  He then shares his ideas on how each of us can play a part in designing the next wave of apps which [...] The post Practice, Play, and Products appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video Selling the Dharma http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-selling-the-dharma/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-selling-the-dharma/#comments Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:00:24 +0000 Tami Simon http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=2148 Episode Description: In this episode, taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2012, Tami Simon, founder and publisher of Sounds True, explodes the taboo around charging for what is of ultimate value. What if commerce were seen as a positive engine supporting the dissemination of spiritual teachings versus something to be avoided or disdained? Episode Links: [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-selling-the-dharma/feed/ 34 no Episode Description: In this episode, taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2012, Tami Simon, founder and publisher of Sounds True, explodes the taboo around charging for what is of ultimate value. What if commerce were seen as a positive engine suppo Episode Description: In this episode, taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2012, Tami Simon, founder and publisher of Sounds True, explodes the taboo around charging for what is of ultimate value. What if commerce were seen as a positive engine supporting the dissemination of spiritual teachings versus something to be avoided or disdained? Episode Links: [...] The post Selling the Dharma appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video The Mat and World are One http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-the-mat-and-world-are-one/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-the-mat-and-world-are-one/#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:00:55 +0000 Matt Flannery http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=2134 Episode Description: In this episode, taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2012, Matt Flannery, founder of the incredibly popular micro-lending service Kiva.org, joins us to discuss his personal journey. He shares what it was like building Kiva.org and his own struggle to balance reflective practice–in his case Zen–with making big changes in the world. Episode [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-the-mat-and-world-are-one/feed/ 0 no Episode Description: In this episode, taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2012, Matt Flannery, founder of the incredibly popular micro-lending service Kiva.org, joins us to discuss his personal journey. He shares what it was like building Kiva.org a Episode Description: In this episode, taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2012, Matt Flannery, founder of the incredibly popular micro-lending service Kiva.org, joins us to discuss his personal journey. He shares what it was like building Kiva.org and his own struggle to balance reflective practice–in his case Zen–with making big changes in the world. Episode [...] The post The Mat and World are One appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video It’s a Jungle in There http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-its-a-jungle-in-there/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-its-a-jungle-in-there/#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:00:12 +0000 Daniel Ingram http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=2121 Episode Description: In this episode, taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2012, Daniel Ingram talks about the ways that contemplatives could learn from the Naturalists. The Naturalists excelled in meticulous exploration, descriptive science, and classification. Their example can serve as the foundation for the next step in contemplative advancement, where the vast spectrum of inner [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-its-a-jungle-in-there/feed/ 2 no Episode Description: In this episode, taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2012, Daniel Ingram talks about the ways that contemplatives could learn from the Naturalists. The Naturalists excelled in meticulous exploration, descriptive science, and cla Episode Description: In this episode, taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2012, Daniel Ingram talks about the ways that contemplatives could learn from the Naturalists. The Naturalists excelled in meticulous exploration, descriptive science, and classification. Their example can serve as the foundation for the next step in contemplative advancement, where the vast spectrum of inner [...] The post It’s a Jungle in There appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video Mindful Binge Drinking and Blobology http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-mindful-binge-drinking-and-blobology/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-mindful-binge-drinking-and-blobology/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:00:20 +0000 Willoughby Britton http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=2119 Episode Description: Willoughby Britton, contemplative scientist and neuroscience researcher, spoke at the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2012 about mixing Dharma with scientific enterprise. Scientific research of meditation is undoubtedly one of the forces behind the proliferation of the Dharma, and offers much promise as a “Dharma technology”. However, Britton asserts that significant challenges remain before we [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-mindful-binge-drinking-and-blobology/feed/ 3 no Episode Description: Willoughby Britton, contemplative scientist and neuroscience researcher, spoke at the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2012 about mixing Dharma with scientific enterprise. Scientific research of meditation is undoubtedly one of the forces b Episode Description: Willoughby Britton, contemplative scientist and neuroscience researcher, spoke at the Buddhist Geeks Conference 2012 about mixing Dharma with scientific enterprise. Scientific research of meditation is undoubtedly one of the forces behind the proliferation of the Dharma, and offers much promise as a “Dharma technology”. However, Britton asserts that significant challenges remain before we [...] The post Mindful Binge Drinking and Blobology appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video Creativity Without Grasping http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-creativity-without-grasping/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-creativity-without-grasping/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:00:54 +0000 Martine Batchelor http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=2118 Episode Description: In this episode, taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2012, Martine Batchelor explores the process of grasping and its amplifying/exaggerating effects. She also goes into how meditation can help us to de-grasp/release our holding thus allowing for a more creative engagement and creative response. Episode Links: Martine Batchelor Transcript: Martine:    So I [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-creativity-without-grasping/feed/ 1 no Episode Description: In this episode, taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2012, Martine Batchelor explores the process of grasping and its amplifying/exaggerating effects. She also goes into how meditation can help us to de-grasp/release our hold Episode Description: In this episode, taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2012, Martine Batchelor explores the process of grasping and its amplifying/exaggerating effects. She also goes into how meditation can help us to de-grasp/release our holding thus allowing for a more creative engagement and creative response. Episode Links: Martine Batchelor Transcript: Martine:    So I [...] The post Creativity Without Grasping appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video McLuhan and Buddhism | How is the Medium Changing the Message? http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-mcluhan-and-buddhism-how-is-the-medium-changing-the-message/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-mcluhan-and-buddhism-how-is-the-medium-changing-the-message/#comments Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:02:06 +0000 Ken McLeod http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=2117 Episode Description: What is the message of Buddhism today? Self-improvement? A fulfilling life? An understanding of the mysteries of the human condition? How does McLuhan’s famous dictum “the medium is the message” apply now that people are connecting with Buddhism in radically different ways? In this episode, taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2012, [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/11/video-mcluhan-and-buddhism-how-is-the-medium-changing-the-message/feed/ 1 no Episode Description: What is the message of Buddhism today? Self-improvement? A fulfilling life? An understanding of the mysteries of the human condition? How does McLuhan’s famous dictum “the medium is the message” apply now that peopl Episode Description: What is the message of Buddhism today? Self-improvement? A fulfilling life? An understanding of the mysteries of the human condition? How does McLuhan’s famous dictum “the medium is the message” apply now that people are connecting with Buddhism in radically different ways? In this episode, taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2012, [...] The post McLuhan and Buddhism | How is the Medium Changing the Message? appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video Disrupting the Awakening Industry http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/10/disrupting-the-awakening-industry/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/10/disrupting-the-awakening-industry/#comments Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:00:18 +0000 Rohan Gunatillake http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=2097 Rohan Gunatillake, in this presentation taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, explores how Buddhism can learn from the suffering of other established systems such as the music, publishing and journalism industries. Rohan outlines his presentation based on the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths, explains how he used the concepts presented to launch an iPhone [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/10/disrupting-the-awakening-industry/feed/ 0 no Rohan Gunatillake, in this presentation taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, explores how Buddhism can learn from the suffering of other established systems such as the music, publishing and journalism industries. Rohan outlines his presenta Rohan Gunatillake, in this presentation taken from the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, explores how Buddhism can learn from the suffering of other established systems such as the music, publishing and journalism industries. Rohan outlines his presentation based on the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths, explains how he used the concepts presented to launch an iPhone [...] The post Disrupting the Awakening Industry appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video There is No Enemy: A Tool Kit for Change http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/09/there-is-no-enemy/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/09/there-is-no-enemy/#comments Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:00:21 +0000 Ken McLeod http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=2069 The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011. Talk Description: In this talk, Ken McLeod explores how to move beyond us vs them, embrace the mystery of the human condition, and change the world.

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/09/there-is-no-enemy/feed/ 0 no The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011. Talk Description: In this talk, Ken McLeod explores how to move beyond us vs them, embrace the mystery of the human condition, and change the world. The post There is No Enemy: A To The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011. Talk Description: In this talk, Ken McLeod explores how to move beyond us vs them, embrace the mystery of the human condition, and change the world. The post There is No Enemy: A Tool Kit for Change appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video Enlightenment Through an Evolutionary Lens http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/07/enlightenment-through-an-evolutionary-lens/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/07/enlightenment-through-an-evolutionary-lens/#comments Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:00:50 +0000 Diane Hamilton http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=2049 The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011. Talk Description: Usually Enlightenment is described in binary terms–enlightened or unenlightened. In this talk, Diane “Musho” Hamilton explores Enlightenment from an evolutionary or developmental point of view as ever-expanding identification.

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/07/enlightenment-through-an-evolutionary-lens/feed/ 1 no The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011. Talk Description: Usually Enlightenment is described in binary terms–enlightened or unenlightened. In this talk, Diane “Musho” Hamilton explores Enlightenment from The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011. Talk Description: Usually Enlightenment is described in binary terms–enlightened or unenlightened. In this talk, Diane “Musho” Hamilton explores Enlightenment from an evolutionary or developmental point of view as ever-expanding identification. The post Enlightenment Through an Evolutionary Lens appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video Awakening is an Epic Win http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/04/awakening-is-an-epic-win/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/04/awakening-is-an-epic-win/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:00:39 +0000 Jane McGonigal http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=2010 The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was one of the three keynotes of the event. Talk Description: The qualities of a good gamer and a bodhisattva have more in common than you think. Find out how video games–unexpectedly!–have trained today’s young people to be more prepared for Buddhist [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/04/awakening-is-an-epic-win/feed/ 3 no The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was one of the three keynotes of the event. Talk Description: The qualities of a good gamer and a bodhisattva have more in common than you think. Find out how video games– The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was one of the three keynotes of the event. Talk Description: The qualities of a good gamer and a bodhisattva have more in common than you think. Find out how video games–unexpectedly!–have trained today’s young people to be more prepared for Buddhist [...] The post Awakening is an Epic Win appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video Generation Wise http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/03/generation-wise/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/03/generation-wise/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:00:22 +0000 Trudy Goodman http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=1989 The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was one of the two organized panels of the event. Panel Description: A panel exploring how we can support 21st century dharma by harnessing the wisdom of the ages. Panelists include, Trudy Goodman, Vincent Horn, Ethan Nichtern, Diana Winston, and Jack Kornfield.

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/03/generation-wise/feed/ 5 no The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was one of the two organized panels of the event. Panel Description: A panel exploring how we can support 21st century dharma by harnessing the wisdom of the ages. Panelists inc The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was one of the two organized panels of the event. Panel Description: A panel exploring how we can support 21st century dharma by harnessing the wisdom of the ages. Panelists include, Trudy Goodman, Vincent Horn, Ethan Nichtern, Diana Winston, and Jack Kornfield. The post Generation Wise appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video The Internet is Not Your Teacher http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/03/the-internet-is-not-your-teacher/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/03/the-internet-is-not-your-teacher/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:00:03 +0000 Ethan Nichtern http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=1984 The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was part of a series of live talks, each 20 minutes in length. Talk Description: In this talk Ethan Nichtern explores the limitations of online dharma. Transcript: Ethan Nichtern: So the title of my talk is “The Internet Is Not Your Teacher” [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/03/the-internet-is-not-your-teacher/feed/ 7 no The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was part of a series of live talks, each 20 minutes in length. Talk Description: In this talk Ethan Nichtern explores the limitations of online dharma. Transcript: Ethan Nichter The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was part of a series of live talks, each 20 minutes in length. Talk Description: In this talk Ethan Nichtern explores the limitations of online dharma. Transcript: Ethan Nichtern: So the title of my talk is “The Internet Is Not Your Teacher” [...] The post The Internet is Not Your Teacher appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video What Science Can Teach Us About Practice http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/02/what-science-can-teach-us-about-practice/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/02/what-science-can-teach-us-about-practice/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0000 Kelly McGonigal http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=1974 The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was part of a series of live talks, each 20 minutes in length. Talk Description: The neuroscience of meditation can help us understand how practice shapes the mind, and offers fresh insight into concepts like mindfulness and suffering. Transcript: Kelly McGonigal: Well, [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/02/what-science-can-teach-us-about-practice/feed/ 11 no The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was part of a series of live talks, each 20 minutes in length. Talk Description: The neuroscience of meditation can help us understand how practice shapes the mind, and offers f The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was part of a series of live talks, each 20 minutes in length. Talk Description: The neuroscience of meditation can help us understand how practice shapes the mind, and offers fresh insight into concepts like mindfulness and suffering. Transcript: Kelly McGonigal: Well, [...] The post What Science Can Teach Us About Practice appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video Enlightenment for the Rest of Us http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/01/enlightenment-for-the-rest-of-us/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/01/enlightenment-for-the-rest-of-us/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:58 +0000 Kenneth Folk http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=1949 The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was part of a series of live talks, each 20 minutes in length. Talk Description: Drawing from Buddhism, neuroscience, and personal experience, Kenneth Folk explains that enlightenment is a natural aspect of human development that is available to everyone. Transcript: Kenneth Folk: [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2012/01/enlightenment-for-the-rest-of-us/feed/ 12 no The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was part of a series of live talks, each 20 minutes in length. Talk Description: Drawing from Buddhism, neuroscience, and personal experience, Kenneth Folk explains that enlight The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was part of a series of live talks, each 20 minutes in length. Talk Description: Drawing from Buddhism, neuroscience, and personal experience, Kenneth Folk explains that enlightenment is a natural aspect of human development that is available to everyone. Transcript: Kenneth Folk: [...] The post Enlightenment for the Rest of Us appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video Uniting Technology and Wisdom (Video) http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2011/12/uniting-technology-and-wisdom-video/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2011/12/uniting-technology-and-wisdom-video/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:01:05 +0000 Vincent Horn http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=1925 Description: Vincent Horn is a co-founder and director of the innovative media project Buddhist Geeks. In this talk, originally given at the Pacific Asia Art Museum, he explores the interdisciplinary insights to be gained by combining geek culture’s radical experimentation, facility with external technologies, and forward-thinking with Buddhism’s wisdom of the human condition, mind-training systems, [...]

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2011/12/uniting-technology-and-wisdom-video/feed/ 7 no Description: Vincent Horn is a co-founder and director of the innovative media project Buddhist Geeks. In this talk, originally given at the Pacific Asia Art Museum, he explores the interdisciplinary insights to be gained by combining geek culture’s radi Description: Vincent Horn is a co-founder and director of the innovative media project Buddhist Geeks. In this talk, originally given at the Pacific Asia Art Museum, he explores the interdisciplinary insights to be gained by combining geek culture’s radical experimentation, facility with external technologies, and forward-thinking with Buddhism’s wisdom of the human condition, mind-training systems, [...] The post Uniting Technology and Wisdom (Video) appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video Big Mind Meditation http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2011/11/big-mind-meditation/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2011/11/big-mind-meditation/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0000 Diane Hamilton http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=1914 The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was part of the morning practice session, delivered by Diane “Musho” Hamilton.

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2011/11/big-mind-meditation/feed/ 3 no The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was part of the morning practice session, delivered by Diane “Musho” Hamilton. The post Big Mind Meditation appeared first on Buddhist Geeks. The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was part of the morning practice session, delivered by Diane “Musho” Hamilton. The post Big Mind Meditation appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video Towards a Science of Enlightenment http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2011/10/bg-conference-2011-towards-a-science-of-enlightenment/ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2011/10/bg-conference-2011-towards-a-science-of-enlightenment/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:00:56 +0000 Shinzen Young http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/?p=1882 The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was the opening Keynote of the event, delivered by Shinzen Young. Talk Description: How the cross-fertilization of Classical Enlightenment and the Modern Mind could radically alter the course of human history.

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]]> http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2011/10/bg-conference-2011-towards-a-science-of-enlightenment/feed/ 17 no The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was the opening Keynote of the event, delivered by Shinzen Young. Talk Description: How the cross-fertilization of Classical Enlightenment and the Modern Mind could radically al The following video took place at the Buddhist Geeks Conference in 2011, and was the opening Keynote of the event, delivered by Shinzen Young. Talk Description: How the cross-fertilization of Classical Enlightenment and the Modern Mind could radically alter the course of human history. The post Towards a Science of Enlightenment appeared first on Buddhist Geeks.Video nonadult