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Ancient teachings of Buddhism through the lens of Western psychology, neuroscience, and the modern human potential movement.

Wednesday Wake-Up with Gregory Maloof wednesdaywakeup

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 16 Ratings

Ancient teachings of Buddhism through the lens of Western psychology, neuroscience, and the modern human potential movement.

    The Natural Inclination Toward Doubt

    The Natural Inclination Toward Doubt

    In this week's podcast, Gregory chats about doubt as a hinderance, doubt in its skillful uses, and doubt's place in western psychology and human evolution.
    ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOFGregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
    The Dharma is freely given, but if you would like to support this podcast and pay it forward, you can donate and support it HERE
    Follow Gregory on Instagram @gregorymaloofdharma
    To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing list.  
    Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.

    • 49 min
    SPECIAL GUEST: Ayya Santacitta of Aloka Earth Room

    SPECIAL GUEST: Ayya Santacitta of Aloka Earth Room

    We welcome Ayya Santacitta to the Wednesday Wake-Up podcast!  Ayya Santacitta was a guest of the Wise Spirit Buddhist Community, of which Gregory is the guiding teacher.  She is a nun in the Theravada tradition.  In this week's podcast, she gives a moving and insightful talk on climate change and connection to Earth.  There is also a guided meditation at the 41 min mark.
    You can read more about Ayya Santacitta and the Aloka Earth Room HERE.
    ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOFGregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
    The Dharma is freely given, but if you would like to support this podcast and pay it forward, you can donate and support it HERE
    Follow Gregory on Instagram @gregorymaloofdharma
    To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing list.  
    Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Letting Go

    Letting Go

    We're often told to "let go" in the practice, but often times that is easier said than done.  In this week's episode, Gregory chats about letting go and what that practically means in your meditation practice.
    ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOFGregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
    The Dharma is freely given, but if you would like to support this podcast and pay it forward, you can donate and support it HERE
    Follow Gregory on Instagram @gregorymaloofdharma
    To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing list.  
    Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.

    • 37 min
    The Language of Emotions: with SPECIAL GUEST Karla McLaren

    The Language of Emotions: with SPECIAL GUEST Karla McLaren

    We are elated to welcome Karla McLaren to Wednesday Wake-Up!



    Karla McLaren, M.Ed., is an award-winning author, social science researcher, and empathy innovator.  She is the author of several books, including the upcoming new edition of The Language of Emotions: What Your Feelings Are Trying to Tell You out Tuesday June 27th, 2023.
    Check out this book, it is a game-changer.
    Gregory and Karla have a delightful conversation about working with traditionally perceived "difficult" emotions such as sadness or anger, investigating anxiety, honoring emotions, and finding wisdom in our feelings.  This is also a fantastic episode for our fellow therapists out there!
    Big thank you to publisher Sounds True. You can read more about Karla HERE.
    ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOFGregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
    The Dharma is freely given, but if you would like to support this podcast and pay it forward, you can donate and support it HERE
    Follow Gregory on Instagram @gregorymaloofdharma
    To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing list.  
    Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.

    • 49 min
    SPECIAL GUESTS: Lama Lhanang Rinpoche and Mordy Levine

    SPECIAL GUESTS: Lama Lhanang Rinpoche and Mordy Levine

    We are delighted to welcome Lama Lhanang Rinpoche and Mordy Levine to Wednesday Wake-Up!



    Lama Lhanang and Mordy Levine discuss their new book, Tibetan Book of the Dead for Beginners: A Guide to Living and Dying, published by Sounds True and is coming out Tuesday June 27th, 2023.
    The book is a clear and insightful guide to living with simplicity, compassion, and ease, with support for those grappling with their own mortality.
    Lama Lhanang, Mordy, and Gregory have an insightful and inspiring conversation about the Self, Karma, and the Bardo that sits between this life and the next.  
    A deep bow of gratitude to Sounds True.



    Venerable Lama Lhanang Rinpoche is a teacher of Vajrayana Buddhism of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Born in Tibet, he currently directs the Jigme Lingpa Center in San Diego and teaches throughout the United States and internationally. For more, visit buddhistsandiego.com.
    Mordy Levine is president of the Jigme Lingpa Center and creator of the Meditation Pro Series that has taught meditation to more than 250,000 people. For more, visit mordylevine.com.
    ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOFGregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
    The Dharma is freely given, but if you would like to support this podcast and pay it forward, you can donate and support it HERE
    Follow Gregory on Instagram @gregorymaloofdharma
    To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing list.  
    Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.
     

    • 50 min
    Frameworks for Insight

    Frameworks for Insight

    Gregory reviews Anicca, Anatta, and Dukkha, their misconceptions and importance in this week's podcast.  It is an especially humorous episode :-)
    ABOUT HOST GREGORY MALOOFGregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.
    The Dharma is freely given, but if you would like to support this podcast and pay it forward, you can donate and support it HERE
    Follow Gregory on Instagram @gregorymaloofdharma
    To learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing list.  
    Intro and Outro Music by Lenny Dinardo, Wave Em' In.
     

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

kimberlymoon88 ,

So enriching

Wonderful teachings and stories. Thank you so much for sharing yourself and the Dharma so brilliantly with us.

DoyleLBanks ,

A Noble Friend

I have known Gregory for 12 years. His wisdom and mindfulness has grown along with his dedication to the Dharma and the Community. You immediately sense this whether listening to a podcast, attending his weekly Zoom meeting, or sitting with him in a Dharma hall. If you are just staring your practice, this is the place to begin. If you have plateaued or stalled in your practice, this is where to get back onto the Path. And if you are well-seasoned in the Dharma, you will instantly recognize this Noble Friend.
My advice—start downloading and listening right now.

Joan Sher ,

Wednesday Wake-up it’s Greg Maloof

Back in March 2020 when pandemic required meditation classes at PIMC to close the center and offer classes through zoom online, I started to attend Wednesday wake-up with Greg, an inspiring meditation teacher. He is so clear in his teachings and I look forward to attending every Wednesday evening. I am grateful to Greg for explaining in a very clear way the teachings of the Buddha. His understanding and compassion that allows one to explore the principles at one’s own pace. Every week, in his dharma talks, I discover a greater understanding and how to incorporate these learnings in my daily practice.

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