In this new episode of the podcast accompanying the book "Living Mindfully with Buddha," by Dr. Gerd Leidig, you'll learn about two fundamentally different forms of experience: the normal mode, in which you explore the world outside from a first-person perspective. And the non-dual mode, in which the boundaries of self and the world become less conscious and then seemingly begin to dissolve.

Today we are talking about koans, stories that, in the Zen tradition, allow us not only to recognize the limits of our language, but above all to experience them.

Today, the 13th podcast on the book "Living mindfully with Buddha" by Dr. Gerd Leidig is about the Buddhist concept of enlightenment and why secular Buddhism tends to speak of awakening.

Today we're talking about the different forms of meditation and tips for beginners.

Welcome to the 11th podcast on the book "Living Mindfully with Buddha" by Dr. Gerd Leidig. Today's exciting topic is the purpose and significance of the Two Truths doctrine, especially for us today.

Today we're talking about "direct knowledge." It is of fundamental importance in Buddhist thought, especially today, when we're discussing "direct knowledge." This concept is essential to Buddhist thought, especially about gaining insight and achieving awakening (nirvana). It differs significantly from other forms of knowledge because it is based on direct experience and is directly related to the nature of reality. gaining insight and achieving awakening (nirvana). It differs significantly from other forms of knowledge because it is based on direct experience and a direct insight into the nature of reality.

The ninth episode of the podcast about Dr. Gerd Leidig's book Living Mindfully with Buddha focuses exclusively on samadhi, a term in early Buddhism that refers to concentration. However, samadhi is more than simple concentration; it encompasses a broad spectrum of meditative practices, including mindfulness, effort, and supporting practices such as guarding the sense organs, which focus the mind and protect it from distraction and dispersion.

On our path through life we ​​repeatedly encounter obstacles that often seem very familiar to us, which nevertheless prevent us from living a more contented and happy life. The Buddha identified five common obstacles that everyone is familiar with. As an antidote, the Buddha recommended the four healing states of mind that this podcast will be about.