Episodes

18. Creating Inner Space

Episode 18 · June 26, 2024 · 12:14

A short practice on creating inner space, widening the gap between external circumstances and our responses to them.

17. [Practical Mindfulness] Noticing Sensations

Episode 17 · April 30, 2024 · 18:48

Announcement: I'll be teaching a day-long retreat on the theme of "Befriending Changes & Uncertainties" on Saturday May 18, from 10:00-16:30. This retreat is held in-person at Bodhic...

16. [Practical Mindfulness] Noticing Everyday Activities

Episode 16 · February 14, 2024 · 19:57

Formal sitting meditation can be a great way to cultivate the skillset of mindfulness. However bridging the gap between sitting on a cushion and applying mindfulness to real everyday...

15. New Year's Resolution, Reimagined

Episode 15 · January 11, 2024 · 19:04

Happy (belated) New Year! When it comes to New Year's resolutions, sometimes it may be difficult to stick with these resolutions, no matter how much we want them to become reality. I...

14. Cultivating Compassion During the Holiday Season

Episode 14 · December 22, 2023 · 27:26

The holiday season brings joy, generosity, kindness, and love. Yet spending time with family could also bring up conflicts. In today’s exploration, we’ll look at the roots of conflic...

13. Awakening to Happiness

Episode 13 · December 5, 2023 · 24:25

Happiness seems to be a concept that's central to many people's life quests. In today's exploration, we'll look at the meanings behind joy and happiness, the power of gratitude, as w...

12. Peacefully Navigating Family Dynamics

Episode 12 · November 21, 2023 · 24:10

Family dynamics can be complex and challenging. Yet familial relationships can also reveal the most unfiltered parts of ourselves. While these relationship hold mirrors up to us, the...

Programming Update

Episode · November 14, 2023 · 00:53

Dear listeners, I'm currently traveling for family reasons. Due to my very hectic travel schedule in the past week and half, there will be no new episode this week. Hopefully I'll se...

11. Bridging Mind and Body

Episode 11 · October 31, 2023 · 20:18

Embodiment plays a vital role in mindfulness practice, as the body holds records of past traumas, as well as emotional and physical patterns. If left unaddressed and unbroken, these ...

10. Cultivating Inner Peace

Episode 10 · October 17, 2023 · 30:01

“The human mind can create conflicts, and it can also create peace. To find peace in the world, we have to find peace in ourselves.” – Jack KornfieldPerhaps it may feel difficult to ...

9. Freedom through Forgiveness

Episode 9 · October 3, 2023 · 27:00

This week's exploration is on finding freedom through forgiveness. We've all felt the stings of betrayal, and the resulting anger, hurt, blame. Forgiveness is a powerful practice tha...

8. Mindfulness of Emotions

Episode 8 · September 12, 2023 · 29:25

Emotions are always present, whether we notice them or not. If we habitually avoid or hold onto them, they can easily spiral into suffering. In this episode, we will explore how to b...

7. Mindful Walking

Episode 7 · August 29, 2023 · 15:35

This week, we'll explore bringing mindfulness to the activity of walking. Just like standing practice, walking is often neglected in formal meditation practices. However, it can be a...

6. Mindfulness of Thoughts

Episode 6 · August 15, 2023 · 25:07

This week’s exploration is about the mindfulness of thoughts. This topic is near and dear to my heart, as a significant part of my personal growth has been learning to comprehend, ac...

5. Mindful Standing

Episode 5 · August 1, 2023 · 14:49

In this week's episode, we’ll explore a simple yet powerful practice by bringing mindfulness into standing. Standing may seem mundane, yet it can hold a great deal of lessons. The pr...

4. Self Compassion

Episode 4 · July 18, 2023 · 24:12

In this week's episode, we explore the concept of self-compassion and why it's important to be kind and nurturing to ourselves during difficult times. We learn about the differences ...

3. Loving Kindness

Episode 3 · July 4, 2023 · 26:07

In this episode, we'll explore the topic of loving kindness and its power to transform our lives. We explore the fear surrounding the word "love" in our society and how we can open o...

2. Mindfulness of Body

Episode 2 · June 20, 2023 · 19:48

This week's exploration is on the mindfulness of the body. In a society that prizes the intellect and thinking, it may be easy to lose connection with the body and its wisdom. We wil...

1. Mindfulness, Meditation, and Anchoring Breath

Episode 1 · June 6, 2023 · 14:18

In this episode, we will explore the meanings of the terms "mindfulness" and "meditation". We will examine the differences and complementary relationships between formal meditation (...

0. Why am I doing this?

Trailer · June 5, 2023 · 06:40

Welcome to Being Awareness, where we explore mindfulness, meditation, and self-awareness. In this introduction, I will share a bit about my background and why I am doing this podcast...