The Weekend Listener: Our Favorite Episodes

 

12.23.2022 THE WEEKEND LISTENER: OUR FAVORITE EPISODES With the end of 2022 comes the 100th episode of The Lion’s Roar Podcast! There are over 2 million podcasts and about as many Buddhists in America, which is why Lion’s Roar is proud to be Top 10 in the Buddhism category in the United States with more than 20,000 listeners each month. Our most popular episodes include “The Trauma of Caste with Thenmozhi Soundararajan,” “Calm Abiding and the Divine Abodes with Lama Tsomo,” “Why We Meditate with Tsokyni Rinpoche and Daniel Goleman,” and “Being Open to What Works for You with Mushim Patricia Ikeda.” But with 100 episodes recorded, there’s lots more you from The Lion’s Roar Podcast that you might not have heard yet. So we’ve asked some of our digital editorial team to share about some of their favorites. May the teachers, teachings, and ideas you hear be of benefit to you and set the tone for a more connected and enlightened 2022 for all. To catch our 100th episode, subscribe to The Lion’s Roar Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher. Happy listening! —The Lion’s Roar Podcast Team

The Practice of Meditation with Yung Pueblo I work with producer Sandra Hannebohm on the Podcast and listen to every episode — as such, I kind of love them all. But one real standout to me was Mariana Restrepo’s intimate conversation with New York Times bestselling author Yung Pueblo. He speaks beautifully of how Buddhist meditation helped his equanimity blossom, what Latinx perspectives can offer to Buddhism, and gives helpful advice for our own practice. It begins at the 14:45 mark. —Rod Meade Sperry, Digital Editorial Director, Lion’s Roar

“This Monk Wears Heels” with Kodo Nishimura Kodo Nishimura believes that self expression can be a tool we can use to expand into self love and acceptance. Listening to him talk about having compassion for all versions of ourselves is fresh breath. —Martine Panzica, Digital Editorial Assitant, Lion’s Roar

Anxiety and What to Do About it with Bruce Tift I’m fortunate enough to work on the Lion’s Roar podcast, which puts me in the unique position of being a contributor to, and consumer of, each episode — all of which provide valuable insights and unique perspectives toward our greater well-being. Biased as it may be, one episode remains dear to me: “Anxiety and What to Do About It with Bruce Tift,” where I had the privilege of discussing his book, Already Free: Buddhism Meets Psychotherapy on the Path of Liberation. Already Free has been extremely influential for my spiritual and emotional growth, and remains my top recommendation for anyone interested in navigating the difficult emotions that come with being human. —Chris Pacheco, Associate AV Editor, Lion’s Roar

Facing the Unknown with Kaira Jewel Lingo The power in the title of Kaira Jewel Lingo’s book she discusses in this episode, We Were Made for These Times, is enough to initiate a sigh of relief. In her own words, “trusting that we have what we need already” when “everything is out of our hands” is a beautiful dharmic lesson that I believe one can never hear enough. —Naomi Matlow, Editorial Intern, Lion’s Roar

Connecting to Nature with Larry Ward In this episode, Larry Ward, a student of the late Thich Nhat Hanh, shares four everyday practices to better connect with the natural world. His teaching is as poetic as it is profound, with musings on the vast beauty and power of connecting to the “flow of being.” Ward’s words and practices are a powerful tool to help tune into the world around you and see yourself as part of the great circle of all beings. —Lilly Greenblatt, Digital Editor, Lion’s Roar

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