The Robert Beatty Podcast

This is a powerful and engaging guided meditation. You and everyone you meet are Apparitions.  Born out of nowhere, we go through years of somebody training to become somebody. Existing, we are deeply afraid that something will go wrong, that we will lose someone or something. Lose our lives. And then we do. Always! What a relief and how happy we might be if we could see what is REALLY going on! For more information about Robert Beatty and his teaching visit www.robertbeatty.com    

Hello Fellow Human:    This guided meditation is deeply enhanced by spontaneous music by Ted Tanner. Most of us have some very destructive malware that has come to us via our  parents or caregivers, neglect or trauma in our lifetime. Presence, or loving awareness, comes from a place much deeper within us. This means that we can cultivate a heart-mind that has room for all the wounds of a lifetime and MUCH more. Nobody else can heal this for us, but we definatley can! Imagine a golden doorway at the center of your heart and quietly say, “I love you, [your name],” letting that warmth flow through your whole being. Try it while you shower, drive, or before sleep. Imagine your hands to be the first ones to hold you right after your birth. What would you like to say to yourself in those moments? What would you like to hear? Become the loving presence your younger self needed — hold, forgive, and come back to this gentle practice whenever you need. It’s simple, powerful, and always with you.

Love and Compassion are our most treasured capacities. Please join me for a little while to do the 2600 year old practices as taught by the Buddha.  Starting with yourself  then a benefactor and a friend. Be the first person to touch yourself as you are born. What would you like to say to that newborn as you breathe your first breath?  It’s okay if your mind wanders — the practice invites kindness for the wanderer, simple phrases like “I love you” with your name, and the warmth of breath and visualization to steady you. Use this whenever you need tenderness, courage, or a soft reminder that you’re seen, held, and deeply loved.

Performed by Robert Beatty with Saffire Bouchellion on hand pan accompaniment Hey friend — I used to dream of a flawless, straight-line life: honors, applause, zero heartbreak. But every perfect picture felt empty compared to this messy, raw, and strangely beautiful life I actually live. So here's to the tangled parts, the surprising joy, and the scars that made us: I’m grateful for the chaos that shaped me. Come sit with me — we’ll laugh, ache, and celebrate it together.   🙏 SUPPORT THIS WORK These teachings are offered freely in the Buddhist tradition of dana (generosity). If this practice benefits you, please consider supporting: linktr.ee/robertbeatty 📚 NEW CLASSES & RETREATS - STARTING FEBRUARY 2026 Love & Happiness: The Four Brahma Viharas - 10-week course, starts Feb 18 Mindfulness for the Awakened Heart - Thursday evening drop-in, starts Feb 26 Remembering Death - One-day retreat, Feb 21 Details & registration: robertbeatty.com 🧘 PRACTICE WITH ROBERT Morning Meditation (weekdays 6:30-7:15am PST) - robertbeatty.com Individual Guidance (first session free) - robertbeatty.com YouTube: youtube.com/@RobertBeattyBuddhistMeditation Newsletter: substack.com/@robertbeattymeditation #meditation #guidedmeditation #mindfulness #Buddhism #metta #lovingkindness #dharma #vipassana #InsightMeditation #lifeaffirmingdharma

Please come sit with me for a moment. Imagine you are in a comfortable chair in the middle of a six-sided room and notice the simple invitation: stay here, breathe, and turn your attention to whatever comes through the windows of seeing, hearing, touch, smell, and mind. No judgments, no chasing thoughts — just gentle reminders to return to the one seat and be here now. It’s small, but it changes everything.   🙏 SUPPORT THIS WORK These teachings are offered freely in the Buddhist tradition of dana (generosity). If this practice benefits you, please consider supporting: linktr.ee/robertbeatty  

Hey — take a breath. This practice flips the mind’s old critical tapes by inserting one new, gentle line: “I love you” with your name at the end. Say it to your newborn self, your present body, or in a hard memory — no reasons needed. It’s small, immediate, and surprisingly powerful. Whisper your name, let the kindness land, and carry that warmth with you through the day.   This practice flips the mind’s old critical tapes by inserting one new, gentle line: “I love you” with your name at the end. Imagine that your hands are the first to hold your newborn self.  "I love you " to your present self just as you are. Inhabit a challending memory or situation and say "I love you"  No reasons needed. It’s small, immediate, and surprisingly powerful. Whisper your name, let the kindness land, and carry that warmth with you through the day.   🙏 SUPPORT THIS WORK These teachings are offered freely in the Buddhist tradition of dana (generosity). If this practice benefits you, please consider supporting: linktr.ee/robertbeatty 📚 NEW CLASSES & RETREATS - STARTING FEBRUARY 2026-  robertbeatty.com Love & Happiness: The Four Heart Practices- 10-week course, starts Feb 18 - Mindfulness for the Awakened Heart - Thursday evening drop-in, starts Feb 26 - Remembering Death - One-day retreat, Feb 21 Details & registration: robertbeatty.com 🧘 - Morning Meditation (weekdays 6:30-7:15am PST) - robertbeatty.com - Individual Guidance (first session free) - robertbeatty.com - YouTube: youtube.com/@RobertBeattyBuddhistMeditation - Newsletter: substack.com/@robertbeattymeditation - Instagram: @dharmarobert #meditation #guidedmeditation #Buddhism #dharma #vipassana  

This is the last of six guided meditations, which will provide you with a firm foundation to begin and deepen your mindfulness, insight, meditation practice. This session provides guidance in how to work with difficult emotions.  We tend to delight in pleasant emotions and struggle to get rid of the unpleasant ones.  Mindfulness will allow you to meet emotions of all kinds as guides and teachers. When challenging emotions are present we are guided to turn toward them with love and compassion: to embrace rather than hate them.  As we allow ourselves to become intimate with them they reveal their true impermanent and impersonal nature. we learn to rest with our hearts open in the middle of all of the challenges of life.    🙏 SUPPORT THIS WORK These teachings are offered freely in the Buddhist tradition of dana (generosity). If this practice benefits you, please consider supporting: linktr.ee/robertbeatty   📿 MORE RESOURCES - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robertbeattybuddhistmeditation - Website: robertbeatty.com - Weekly Thursday meditation class (starting January 2025) - Individual sessions (first session free)

This is the fifth of six introductory guided meditations, which will provide you with a firm foundation to begin and deepen your mindfulness, insight, meditation practice. This session introduces you to the final three of the five hindrances: Restlessnes and Agitation, Sloth and Torpor, and Doubt. When the mind is too energized, low energy or filled with doubt, knowing how to bring awareness and wisdom to them is the path to letting them be so they weaken and vanish,  🙏 SUPPORT THIS WORK These teachings are offered freely in the Buddhist tradition of dana (generosity). If this practice benefits you, please consider supporting: linktr.ee/robertbeatty   📿 MORE RESOURCES - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robertbeattybuddhistmeditation - Website: robertbeatty.com - Weekly Thursday meditation class (starting January 2025) - Individual sessions (first session free)

This is the fourth of six introductory guided meditations: Sometimes one can hardly find the breath to use it as a training object. At such times a meditator can up-level the game and become aware of which of the Five Hindrances are present. The first two form a polarity: Craving and Aversion. Rather than struggle to stop or banish these powerful and natural life energies one learns how to acknowledge and accept them and in so doing to reduce their power and capacity to pull us into delusion.  The guidance is heart-centered and creates an atmosphere of kindness and compassion to allow awakening to ripen.    🙏 SUPPORT THIS WORK These teachings are offered freely in the Buddhist tradition of dana (generosity). If this practice benefits you, please consider supporting: linktr.ee/robertbeatty   📿 MORE RESOURCES - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robertbeattybuddhistmeditation - Website: robertbeatty.com - Weekly Thursday meditation class (starting January 2025) - Individual sessions (first session free)

This is the third of six guided meditations. It focuses on stress, anxiety and restlessness and teaches you to  you come home to the life of the body in the present moment. The guidance is heart-centered and creates an atmosphere of kindness and compassion to allow awakening to ripen.    🙏 SUPPORT THIS WORK These teachings are offered freely in the Buddhist tradition of dana (generosity). If this practice benefits you, please consider supporting: linktr.ee/robertbeatty   📿 MORE RESOURCES - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robertbeattybuddhistmeditation - Website: robertbeatty.com - Weekly Thursday meditation class (starting January 2025) - Individual sessions (first session free)

This is the second of six guided meditations, which will provide you with a firm foundation to begin and deepen your mindfulness, insight, meditation practice. This session introduces you to how to work with the wandering mind. It will help you escape the pointless and dispiriting battle of trying to silence the mind. The guidance is heart-centered and creates an atmosphere of kindness and compassion to allow awakening to ripen.    🙏 SUPPORT THIS WORK These teachings are offered freely in the Buddhist tradition of dana (generosity). If this practice benefits you, please consider supporting: linktr.ee/robertbeatty   📿 MORE RESOURCES - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robertbeattybuddhistmeditation - Website: robertbeatty.com - Weekly Thursday meditation class (starting January 2025) - Individual sessions (first session free)  

This is the first of six guided meditations, which will provide you with a firm foundation to begin and deepen your mindfulness, insight, meditation practice. This session introduces you to mindfulness of breathing and teaches that the goal is to accept the nature of the wandering mind rather than trying to achieve a silent mind. It also introduces the practice of "noting".  This guided meditation is the first of a series of six introducing Insight Meditation practices with a heart-centered approach. Perfect for both beginners and experienced meditators.   🙏 SUPPORT THIS WORK These teachings are offered freely in the Buddhist tradition of dana (generosity). If this practice benefits you, please consider supporting: linktr.ee/robertbeatty   📿 MORE RESOURCES - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robertbeattybuddhistmeditation - Website: robertbeatty.com -Weekday morning Meditation class. 6:30 - 7:15. (robertbeatty.com) - Weekly Thursday evening hybrid meditation class (starting January 2025) - Individual guidance in meditation. (first meeting free)  -https://substack.com/@robertbeattymeditation? -    

Hey — come sit with me for a minute. Notice the breath, the shoulder that aches, the crow outside, and how the mind spins stories while you keep returning to this one true moment. No pressure, no fixing — just the small, ordinary miracle of breathing in and out, waking up again and again, and opening your heart to the messy, beautiful you. Try saying “I love you” to yourself with your name at the end and see what shifts. May this little pause steady you for whatever comes next — a meeting, a drive, a walk — and help you carry a bit more kindness and presence through your day. This guided meditation is part of a series introducing Insight Meditation practices with a heart-centered approach. Perfect for both beginners and experienced meditators.   🙏 SUPPORT THIS WORK These teachings are offered freely in the Buddhist tradition of dana (generosity). If this practice benefits you, please consider supporting: linktr.ee/robertbeatty   📿 MORE RESOURCES - YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@robertbeattybuddhistmeditation] - Website: robertbeatty.com - Weekly Thursday evening meditation class (www.robertbeatty.com) - Morning Meditation Weekdays 6:30 - 7:15 - Individual sessions (https://www.robertbeatty.com/individual-training.html) -https://substack.com/@robertbeattymeditation?  

A man and a woman sit near each other, and they do not long at this moment to be older, or younger, nor born in any other nation, or time or place. They are content to be where they are, talking or not talking....

This poem is presented in English and Turkish English by Robert Beatty Turkish by Elif Ledron This is not a poem for the faint of heart or those who embrace Pollyana. It is gritty and realistic and loving and a heart and eye opener.  

Hello Friend: Please take a few minutes and allow your heart to open to profound self love.  Using the simple and potent mantra  "I love you" we will open our hearts and the deep unconscious mind to deep healing potentials.  You can imagine being present at your own birth, to be the first one to hold this precious baby.  What have you always wanted to hear" What have you longed to hear?  It is now, right here today, to give the gift of such a prayerful blessing to yourself.  This is a recording to return to many times.  

Open the way inside you, the universe is your only breath, surrender to the present moment, what's coming now is all that's left, many Rivers flow through us, many creatures become us....

Death asked me to join him for dinner so I slipped into my favorite black dress  that I had been saving for a special occasion  and let him walk me to our candlelit tryst. He ordered a ribeye, extra rare I ordered two desserts and red wine and then I sipped  and wondered  why he looked so familiar .......   Performed by Robert Beatty. Music by Saffire Bouchellion 

This poem is like a splash of cold water in the face. Wake up and know what you know, what is real. Everything that can be lost will be lost. This is the essence of the Buddha's teachings in a few lines. Buckle up this is the ride of your life!

The Buddha recommended that we spend time with the Five Daily Recollections each and every day. They are a medicine for fear, greed, hatred, and confusion.  By reflecting often and deeply on these truths a new freedom is born.  

Hello friend — take a moment to rest here with me. Notice your breath, the sensations in your body, and let the idea of “I” soften. Imagine, for a heartbeat, there’s no separation between you and the world — the deer in the forest, the babies taking their first breath, the whales migrating, the trees and the people both suffering and joyful. There’s nothing to fix. Allow yourself to relax into this vastness: grief, joy, plans, and spaciousness all included. Remember, you are connected to every being — tyrants, victims, lovers, and strangers — and that recognition is itself a kind of home.

A Poem of Love and Mindfulness as synonyms:  IN both there is room for everything This morning as I walked along the lakeshore, I fell in love with a wren and later in the day with a mouse the cat had dropped under the dining room table.

Hello, dear Dharma friends. Today, we delve into a profound journey of awakening and self-discovery inspired by the Buddha's timeless wisdom. We explore how mindfulness can transcend mere stress management to offer true liberation from life's inevitable suffering. Join us as we ponder a poetic dinner with Death, reflecting on life's fleeting beauty and our connection to the world. We'll take time to feel the aliveness within us and recognize the golden, loving buddha nature that resides in each heart. Let's navigate the challenges of human life, awaken our awareness, open our hearts to love and compassion, and embrace the serene path that leads us home to ourselves. Thank you for being here, fellow travelers on this wondrous journey of life. This is a recording that can be returned to many times. 

Join Robert Beatty in a mindful exploration of healing from trauma, drawing insights from non-dual teacher Jeff Foster. Experience the power of living in the moment, trusting in the natural process of healing through emotional turbulence. Discover how love, acceptance, and a gentle awareness can guide us through the raw and intense emotions that accompany healing. Embrace every sensation, from the tingling aliveness of the present moment to the vast experiences of our bodies and minds. Learn to surrender the myths of control and embrace the simplicity of being here, now. Let this meditation be a beacon toward deep personal awakening and collective compassion, radiating loving-kindness to all beings.

Join Robert Beatty on another lovingly guided journey into the inner life This episode is a luminous invitation to the practice of "heart-mind-fullness," which intertwines awareness with love and compassion. Join us as we meditate on the beauty of our existence, the transient nature of life, and the significance of practicing mindfulness to find inner peace and connection with the world around us.

In this episode, we gather in our electronic Dharma hall, commencing with a heartfelt prayer by Roshi Joan Halifax designed to navigate challenging times. The episode recounts the host's serendipitous encounter with Joan Halifax during an expedition around the sacred Mount Kailash in Tibet, underscoring the themes of compassion and resilience. Highlighting spiritual insights, the discussion delves into perceiving life with open, spacious awareness, beyond fear and doubt, and embracing each breath as a sacred ritual of our interconnected existence. The episode reflects on the importance of mindfulness, the power of love, and the deep bonds we share with all beings, encouraging listeners to find wisdom and inspiration in every moment.

This episode delves into the profound concept of impermanence, inviting listeners to contemplate how every beginning inevitably leads to an end. Through the teachings of the Dharma and the wisdom of the Buddha, find inspiration to embrace the uncertainties of life and recognize the beauty in its transient nature. From intimate human interactions to the vast tapestry of life's experiences, learn how to cultivate a mindful awareness that welcomes both joy and sorrow with open arms. Discover the courage to face life's inherent unpredictability, allowing it to liberate you rather than weigh you down. Join us as we explore the interconnectedness of all beings and the freedom that comes from waking up to the true essence of existence. Experience the richness of the present moment and the unifying force of love and awareness that transcends the boundaries of self and time.

LIfe is Remarkably imperfect. With mindfulness as our guide, we explore the wandering mind, the nature of presence, and the transformative power of intentional kindness and love. Through poetic insights and moments of stillness, discover the essence of anicca—impermanence—and awaken to the present moment, celebrating life's imperfections and mysteries.

Join Robert Beatty as he explores the truth of Anicca, or Impermanence beginning by a musical rendition of Jennifer Wellwood's poem the Dakini Speaks. Music by Saffire Bouchelion.   This concept of anicca is central to the teachings of the Buddha.  Ever since the moment of the Big Bang there has been nothing but change.  Most of our unnecessary suffering arises because we cling to things as they are and hope they will not change.  A journey through meditation, self-awareness, and love, this episode invites you to relinquish the rigidity of clinging and to open your heart to a world of continuous transformation and profound contentment. Let us awaken together to the dance of life, celebrating each moment with presence and equanimity.

Beginning with a deeply wise quote about just sitting with all experiences from the most beautiful to the most painful this episode brings us into contact with the truth of impermanence. Unveiling the profound teachings of the Buddha and other spiritual masters, listeners are invited to sit in stillness, appreciating the impermanence of life and the interconnectedness of all living beings. This episode encourages embracing the present moment with compassion and mindfulness, highlighting our existence as both individuals and integral parts of the universe. May our shared practice bring peace to all beings.   Presented by Robert Beatty, Healer, Meditation Teacher and Spiritual Guide. 

Join Robert Beatty, master meditation teacher, healer and spritual guide as he guides yu into direct experiences with the utter reality of impermanence and existence. This episode invites you to embrace the fleeting moments of life, understanding the three kinds of feelings: pleasant, painful, and neutral, and how they shape our human experience.  Learn to cultivate love and compassion, embracing both the wandering mind and the present moment. This practice guide explores how the consistency of change invites discovery and acceptance, leading to a natural state of wakefulness and heartfelt gratitude.  

Join the Robert Beatty Podcast in this captivating episode as we explore the profound beauty of "Aimless Love" by Billy Collins. We begin with a reflective walk along the lakeshore, immersing ourselves in the simplicity and depth of love without expectations. From nature's wonders to everyday objects, we dive into a deeper understanding of how love manifests in our surroundings. The discussion then transitions into the realm of meditation and spiritual awakening, where we explore the concept of recognizing the aliveness within our bodies and the boundless awareness that surrounds us. Through a meditative presence, we invite listeners to experience the interconnectedness of all beings and the universe. This episode beautifully intertwines poetry, mindfulness, and spiritual insight, guiding us to embrace the now, let go of resistance, and awaken to the expansive nature of existence. Learn more at RobertBeatty.com

This is an ancient Tibetan meditation practice. You begin where you are and embark on a meditative journey to a place of safety and peace.  You allow your imagination to transport you to a tranquil mountain meadow, a peaceful lakeside, or a familiar rocking chair by a warm fire. You make your way to a peaceful and vast mountain lake where you are joined by the Buddha, Quan Yin or whomever you wish. Together and with many other loved ones who come to join you, you engage in the practice of viewing the world and its inhabitants with deep compassion. Experience interconnectedness with nature and humanity, cultivating a profound wish for universal happiness. As this peaceful journey concludes, return to the present moment with a heart full of love, ready to embrace the miracles of everyday life.

We begin with poems by Rumi and TS Elliot that speak of being fully awake and abiding in the stillpoint of the turning world.  This episode delves into the depths of mindfulness and the dance of impermanence, inviting us to embrace every moment with awareness and compassion. It ends with a reading from Tales of a Magic Monastery by Father Theophane and a lovingkindness meditation that is luminous and vastly inclusive   

This episode invites listeners to embrace presence and mindfulness. The host shares the poem On Being a Person by William Stafford, inspiring reflections on being present and aware in our everyday lives. Amidst life’s fleeting experiences, the discussion highlights the beauty of mindfulness and the wonder of existence. Listeners are encouraged tto realize that in love there is room for everything.  The Five Hindrances are described and understood to not be obstacles, but rather the very fabric of awakening. A touching story about Kimberly Ransom’s remarkable life journey and contributions to art and music is shared, demonstrating resilience and creativity. Kimberly's song Almost Time is shared The episode closes with a mindful meditation, urging listeners to appreciate the transience of life and the fullness found in empty moments. A beautiful reminder of the preciousness of human contact and the transformative power of being fully present.

In this episode, listeners are invited to embark on a journey of self-discovery and compassion. Through a series of guided meditations and reflections, the episode explores the omnipresent awareness that requires no effort and the realization that each moment of awakening is perfectly timed and prepared for, possibly even across lifetimes. Listeners are encouraged to extend love and compassion to themselves and others, acknowledging the interconnections of all beings. The narration invites listeners to imagine themselves at their own birth, welcomed with unconditional love and the wisdom of lifetimes. It challenges them to see the beauty in every person, including friends, neutral acquaintances, and even perceived enemies, understanding that these individuals reflect themselves. Through this lens of interbeing, listeners learn to hold others in compassion with the realization that there is no separateness, only a shared journey. The episode concludes with a story about seeing beauty in others like a true monk, suggesting that the ultimate path to enlightenment is recognizing inner beauty and offering silent appreciation. This transformation leads listeners to a state of luminous equanimity, where love is abundant, and every breath is an opportunity to be present and extend positivity to the entire universe. Story from Tales of a Magic Monastery by Theophane the Monk 

In this enlightening episode, we delve into the concepts of presence and mindfulness through the soothing words of Oriah Mountain Dreamer's poem 'Prelude'. Listeners are invited to explore how being fully present and compassionate in everyday interactions can transform their perception of life. Join us as we discuss the essence of mindfulness as suggested in the Satipatthana Sutra, and how the integration of simple mantras with breathwork can enhance concentration and ease. Discover the liberating idea of 'doing nothing' as a mindful practice of unfolding into our true nature, leading to a life of contentment and grace. This episode encourages you to let go of striving for self-improvement and embrace the beauty of simply being, allowing love and contentment to naturally guide your actions and thoughts.

In this episode, we are greeted with the serene backdrop of the Columbia River Gorge as the host introduces a theme that resonates deeply with the essence of human connection. Reading a heartfelt poem by John Fox, the speaker emphasizes the profound impact of being truly heard and understood. Listeners are invited to explore mindfulness and love as intertwined practices. The host shares insights from personal experiences and teachings, including a powerful incantation from Atum Okane. This episode encourages embracing the present moment, allowing the body to breathe naturally, and cultivating compassion for oneself and others. As the episode unfolds, we are reminded of the beauty found in deep listening, the dance of awareness with each breath, and the gentle embrace of our wandering thoughts with love. Join the host on a journey towards awakening compassion and mindfulness, offering a unique perspective on the practice of living fully in the present.

Join Robert Beatty of Portland as he recites "The Small Ruby" by Kabir.  Music created by Saffire Bouchelerion.  The small ruby represents the central longing of all humans ,wholeness or completion which can only be found within.   This meditation is perfect if you want to sit for 10, 20 , or 30 minutes as there is a gong at ten minute intervals. 

Join us in this insightful episode as we delve into the profound teachings hidden within Shakespeare's timeless words, exploring life as a journey where every individual plays multiple roles. We uncover the mysterious wonder of our physical existence and the ever-present consciousness that witnesses this play. Through the simplicity of breathing and present moment awareness, we learn to embrace and inhabit our bodies fully, acknowledging the vibrant life within. Discover techniques that can help anchor you in the now, from observing the breath to utilizing mantras and intentions for happiness and presence. Learn how to embrace and relinquish identification with the wandering mind and find awakening in everyday moments, as we explore the concepts of anicca (impermanence), dukkha (suffering), and anatta (non-self). This episode invites you to deepen your practice of mindfulness and presence, fostering equanimity and clear awareness in all aspects of life.

This episode begins with a new poem by Hal McCartor read by Robert Beatty. It addresses in the simplest of language the experience of no-self so central to Buddhism.  At 30 minutes Robert guides you in a meditation called the Garden of the Heart. You discover that there is a roadside garden with your name on the gate. All the kind and generous actions of your lifetime are blossoming here in an infinite display of flowers. you can pick bouquets for yourself and everyone else you wish to ext4end your love to. This is a practice you can return to again and again.  

Join Robert Beatty on a journey into mindfulness and awareness as we explore profound teachings and poetry that illuminate the nature of the mind. Delve into ancient wisdom from Lao Tzu and reflections on the impermanence of life. Discover how to dissolve mental vexations by embracing non-attachment and quiet acceptance, offering insights into finding peace and clarity within oneself. This episode reflects on the teachings of the Buddha and the transformative power of staying rooted in the present moment. Learn about cultivating mindfulness, love, and compassion, as well as practical steps to nurture wholesome mental states amid life's constant flux.

In this episode, Robert Beatty guides us to explore the profound concept of 'allowing' as he begins with reading Dana Foulds poem  'Allow.' The following meditation guides us to embrace all of life's moments—painful, pleasant, weak, or fearful—and accept them for what they are. Through the practice of choiceless awareness, we learn the power of simply being present and the freedom it brings. Join Robert in his meditation room and open to an intention to allow. He discuss the traditional strategies for awakening, such as focusing on the breath, and delve into the mystery of mindful awareness. This exploration reveals that freedom isn't an unattainable goal but a continuous experience at every stage of our practice. Embark on a journey within, imagining a golden shape at the center of your heart, symbolizing awakening and wholeness.  We reflect on moments of love and use them as conduits to channel compassion and healing into every part of our being. As we nourish our deepest parts with love, we emerge as vessels for universal love and understanding. This episode encourages us to recognize the present moment as it is and let go of resistance, allowing both pain and pleasure to coexist. As we navigate life's vicissitudes, we are reminded to breathe in happiness and breathe out awakening, carrying the truth of our golden self throughout our day.

This Guided Meditation by Robert Beatty introduces the listener to the teachings of the Venerable Taungpulu Sayadaw. Robert spent a week with Ven Taungpulu Sayadaw over 44 years ago.  Getting a one week visa to Burma was almost impossible at that time.   Robert ordained as a novice monk and spent five days in intensive practice.  The practice was very different from that of usual Mindfulness teachings at the time.  Robert was instructed to spend every waking moment attending to one of the following: Seeing  Hearing Sitting and Touching. The fifth day practice consisted of a slow rotation between these sense doors. This is an illuminating practice making presence and lostness in the trances of the wandering mind very obvious.      

Atum O'Kane was the founder and director of the Spiritual Guidance Wisdom School. He passed away recently. The first section of this recording is an invocation that came to him while sitting with his students in Padmasambhava's Cave in Bhutan.   The central section of the recording is a teaching from the Buddha known as "The Five Daily Recollections. The verbal presentation is offered by Robert Beatty. The music was created by Saffire Bouchelion. Both live in Portland Oregon. 

Robert Beatty performs this poem to the original music by Saffire Bouchelion An exploration of life's constant and utterly out of control nature. The poles of life alternate and contentment arises from acceptance. 

Robert Beatty leads this invocation and Reflection The Invocation comes from Atum Okane who recently passed away. One day he sat with a group of students for a long time in Padmasambhava's cave in Bhutan.  The next day he shared with his students that this invocation had come to him in the cave.    Drawing from the teachings of Buddha 2,600 years ago, we delve into the great mantra of truth, reflecting on the inevitable truths of human existence: aging, sickness, and death. This episode encourages us to intuitively embrace these truths, rather than intellectualize them, in order to fully experience the living moment. Through the exploration of karma and intentional actions, we are reminded of our intrinsic connection to our deeds and their consequences. Join us as we journey into this introspective meditation, aimed at revealing the profundity of simply being in the present moment.

In this enlightening episode, we delve into the essence of meditation, exploring the practice of being fully present in each moment. The episode challenges the common misconception that meditation is about self-improvement, offering instead a perspective of acceptance and awareness. Listeners are guided through a reflective meditation, encouraging them to embrace their natural state of being awake to sensations, thoughts, and emotions. Drawing inspiration from the teachings of Ajahn Chah and the Buddha, the episode emphasizes the beauty of simply being and the spontaneous nature of awareness. Through gentle guidance, the episode invites listeners to notice the aliveness within their bodies, the rhythm of their breath, and the miracle of awareness. By resting in the present moment, the episode reveals how mindfulness and love intertwine, allowing us to dissolve into the life that already exists. Join us as we journey into the heart of mindfulness, where the simple act of being becomes a profound practice of connection and presence.

In this captivating episode, we delve into the life of Reverend Calvin Baumgartner, a passionate preacher whose Sunday sermons ignite the hearts of his congregation. Known for his heartfelt connection with God, Calvin is faced with a life-altering decision when representatives from the Evangelical Broadcasters Network offer him a platform to reach millions. However, an unexpected visitor challenges Calvin's understanding of faith, presenting him with profound truths that transform his perspective on religion. As Calvin grapples with the weight of his newfound enlightenment, he must choose between the comfort of his established life and the radical path of spiritual awakening. Join us as we explore Reverend Baumgartner's journey of self-discovery, faith, and courage in the face of divine revelation. This episode offers a thought-provoking exploration of the essence of spirituality and the true meaning of following one's calling.

These clear and concise poems bring one to the brink of awakening.  They point to the present moment and the realization that there is experience but no one experiencing.  They are poems about freedom and being.