Category: Talks

Community is a core component of both disability community and Buddhist teachings. In this talk I discuss how the two intertwine and my love for Disabled Sangha.

The Buddha listed desire as one of the three poisons, or causes of suffering. As with all things in life, it's a little more complex than simply being bad. In this talk I explore what desire is and how it can be worked with.

In my second talk celebrating Disability Pride, I discuss the importance of Loving Yourself and how it can become part of our Dharma Practice.

In this talk, I discuss the importance of savoring and explore different ways to savor our experience.

This talk is on the practice called "R.A.I.N." and how it can support us through difficult times. R.A.I.N. stands for recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture.

In this talk I summarize a daylong retreat I took on Five Practices that Support Equanimity.

In this talk I discuss how our brains give more attention negative things in our life than positive ones. I suggest some ways to reprogram your brain in order to take in the good more deeply.

In my previous talk, I discussed how doubt can hinder us in life. In this talk, I discuss how doubt also has positive attributes and can be used to investigate our thoughts to see how valid they really are, despite feeling truthful.

The Buddha listed Five Hinderances to life and practice. The Fifth Hinderance is Doubt. In this talk, I discuss ways Doubt becomes an obstacle for us and how to navigate through life while experiencing Doubt.

July is Disability Pride Month. The idea of being proud of your disability is difficult for many. In this talk I break down what the concept really means and how it relates to Dharma Teachings.