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    Buddhism

    Urban Dharma Podcast

    Kusala Bhikshu and his Urban Dharma; an American born Buddhist monk living in Los Angeles, California. Kusala shares his understanding of Buddhism in a simple, non-technical way through stories, humor and personal insights.

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    Latest Episodes:
    The Wisdom in Buddhism Oct 08, 2024
    The Five Precepts Sep 02, 2024
    Finding Buddhism in the 1970's Aug 05, 2024
    The Urban Dharma Book Event NYC Jul 29, 2024
    Two Kinds of Meditation May 13, 2024
    Urban Dharma the Book May 05, 2024
    Keys To the Mystery of Life Apr 10, 2024
    Buddhist Wisdom Feb 07, 2024
    Why Stuff Happens Nov 03, 2024
    To Be or Not To Be Sep 11, 2023
    Building a Practice Nov 03, 2024
    Finding Gratitude Aug 01, 2023
    Right Effort, Mindfulness and Concentration Jun 05, 2023
    Right Speech, Action and Livelihood Nov 03, 2024
    Five Things to Remember About Life Apr 18, 2023
    The Second Path Factor Apr 03, 2023
    The First Path Factor Mar 06, 2023
    Buddha Dharma - Talks and Thoughts Feb 22, 2023
    Living and Dying - A Trip to The Coroner Feb 07, 2023
    Bodhi Day / The Buddha's Enlightenment Dec 20, 2022
    Mindfulness Meditation Dec 05, 2022
    Concentration Meditation and Compassion Nov 06, 2022
    The Business of American Buddhism Oct 01, 2022
    Quotes and Kindness on Facebook Sep 12, 2022
    Dying Well with Buddhism Sep 04, 2022
    The Future Ain't What It Used To Be Aug 23, 2022
    Dealing with the Chaos Aug 06, 2022
    The Five Hindrances Jul 25, 2022
    Choosing Goodness As a Practice Jun 15, 2022
    Building a Daily Practice Jun 05, 2022
    The Eightfold Path May 07, 2022
    The Story - My Thoughts on the Journey, Me and Buddhism Apr 19, 2022
    Introduction to Buddhsim Apr 09, 2022
    Just When You Think it's Over Mar 21, 2022
    Right View the First Path Factor Mar 08, 2022
    Meditation and the Eightfold Path Feb 14, 2022
    The Four Truths Feb 07, 2022
    Things of Interest Jan 15, 2022
    Go With the Flow Jan 03, 2022
    It's Already Broken Nov 15, 2021
    The Five Reflections-Keeping It Real Nov 08, 2021
    On Buddhist Practice Oct 04, 2021
    The Five Aggregates Sep 07, 2021
    Self - Not Self? Aug 29, 2021
    Building Merit With the Precepts Jul 05, 2021
    Back Into the World Jun 07, 2021
    The Heart Sutra May 03, 2021
    Finding the Way In Mar 09, 2021
    The Five Reflections Feb 09, 2021
    Motorcycle Meditation Nov 02, 2020
    This Motorcycle Life / My Story Oct 30, 2020
    Student Questions Oct 12, 2020
    Difficult Times Sep 22, 2020
    Five Ways to Change Your Karma Aug 19, 2020
    Be Here Now Jun 10, 2020
    The Five Remembrances Mar 12, 2020
    Meditation Is Letting Go Feb 02, 2020
    On Building a Practice Jan 06, 2020
    Ghosts, Goblins and Halloween Nov 05, 2019
    Buddhism: Yesterday and Tomorrow Nov 05, 2019
    On Becoming Buddhist Oct 11, 2019
    Waiting Meditation Oct 09, 2019
    Karma: Friend or Foe Aug 05, 2019
    Earthquakes and Meditation Jul 10, 2019
    Mindfulness: Reducing Stress at Work Jun 23, 2019
    "Father's Day" Jun 19, 2019
    "Faith in Buddhism?" May 28, 2019
    "Death, Dying and Rebirth on Vesak" May 07, 2019
    "Ratthapala and Four Summaries of the Dhamma" Apr 22, 2019
    "Two Kinds of Meditation" Mar 20, 2019
    "The Path - The Goal" Feb 08, 2019
    "Letting Go" Jan 28, 2019
    "Religion, Precepts and Dying Well" Nov 03, 2024
    "What is Bodhi Day?" Dec 24, 2018
    "Why Stuff Happens" Dec 05, 2018
    "What is Buddhism?" Nov 26, 2018
    "Growing Old With a Smile" Nov 05, 2018
    "Becoming a Buddhist: My Story" Aug 20, 2018
    "Practice Makes Perfect #3" Aug 09, 2018
    "Practice Makes Perfect #2" Jul 27, 0201
    "Practice Makes Perfect #1" Jul 05, 0201
    "Thoughts on the Heart Sutra" Jun 07, 0201
    "The Business of Buddhism" May 28, 2018
    "Meditation Practice" May 07, 2018
    "Growing Old With Dharma" Apr 23, 2018
    "Who Was the Buddha?" Apr 09, 2018
    "Aging and The Aggregates" Feb 27, 2018
    "Understanding Buddhism" Feb 05, 2018
    "Why Stuff Happens" Jan 29, 2018
    "Obstacles to Meditation" Jan 22, 2018
    "Living The Precepts" Jan 14, 2018
    "More Than One" Nov 27, 2017
    "A Question of Faith" Nov 06, 2017
    "Life,Death and Everything in Between" Oct 16, 2017
    "High School Dharma" Oct 10, 2017
    "Buddhist Meditation" Oct 02, 2017
    "The Buddhist Path: Building a Foundation" Sep 07, 2017
    "Life is Like a JPEG" Aug 18, 2017
    "Being Free" Jul 15, 2017
    "Building a Life" Jun 06, 2017
    "The Karma of Waiting" Jun 03, 2017
    "A Good Life" May 25, 2017
    "The Hindrances and Happiness" Apr 27, 2017
    "Quotes and Kindness" Feb 26, 2017
    "Finding Happiness" Feb 11, 2017
    "'Wisdom and Compassion in the Present Moment'" Jan 23, 2017
    "The Essence of Buddhism" Dec 18, 2016
    "Nirvana vs Enlightenment" Nov 18, 2016
    "Accepting Life... The Buddhist Way" Oct 23, 2016
    "High School Buddhism" Oct 14, 2016
    "Making Kindness Your Friend" Oct 10, 2016
    "Love, Kindness and Compassion" Sep 26, 2016
    "Revisiting the Eightfold Path" Sep 16, 2016
    "God and So Much More" Sep 16, 2016
    "Buddhist Wisdom" Aug 29, 2016
    "Being Grateful" Jul 29, 2016
    "The Eight Ways We Suffer" May 25, 2016
    "The Meaning of Life" Apr 26, 2016
    "Who Dies" Apr 01, 2016
    "Building A Practice" Mar 21, 2016
    "The Five Reflections" Jan 24, 2016
    "Path and Journey" Dec 28, 2015
    "The Six Perfections" Nov 23, 2015
    "A Short Talk on Buddhist Meditation" Nov 08, 2015
    "The Week That Was" Oct 26, 2015
    "Understanding Buddhism" Sep 29, 2015
    "Let Karma Be Your Guide" Aug 23, 2015
    "Why Stuff Happens" Aug 03, 2015
    "Letting Go" Jun 28, 2015
    Buddhism and the Whitehead Conference Jun 08, 2015
    Growing old with rites and rituals May 24, 2015
    Journey as Lifestyle Apr 10, 2015
    Finding Wholeness and Salvation in Buddhism Mar 22, 2015
    A Good Death Feb 23, 2015
    Some Thoughts on Life and Death Jan 26, 2015
    My evolution as a Buddhist Jan 23, 2015
    The Art and Science of Giving Dec 30, 2014
    The Politics of Rebirth Nov 23, 2014
    Buddhism and Urban Studies Nov 21, 2014
    Stillness, Silence, and Letting Go Oct 27, 2014
    The Zen Master Said... Sep 30, 2014
    Day of the Dead Aug 25, 2014
    Who Are You? Aug 12, 2014
    Meditation - Evolution and Revolution Jul 28, 2014
    Meditation - Part 2 Jul 16, 2014
    Meditation - Part 1 Jul 16, 2014
    Buddhism, Wisdom - Again Jul 06, 2014
    Wisdom in Buddhism Jun 23, 2014
    Going to Heaven Jun 07, 2014
    Life and Death May 25, 2014
    The Four Noble Truths May 19, 2014
    The Buddha's Birthday May 04, 2014
    The Wisdom of Meditation Apr 27, 2014
    Urban Studies Apr 10, 2014
    Women in the Life of the Buddha May 28, 2013
    Peace or Happiness Apr 13, 2012
    The Inevitability of Death Apr 12, 2012
    Two Tales of Woe Apr 11, 2012
    Beginning of Humankind Nov 03, 2024
    My Journey as a Buddhist Nov 03, 2024

    My talk at 'Against the Stream / Buddhist Meditation Society' on becoming a Buddhist and what I learned along the way. I spoke at Against the Stream on March 29, 2009.

    The Path Is Not The Goal Aug 18, 2008

    My talk at 'One Spirit' Center for Conscious Living on why the path is not the goal. The featured singer was Margaret Owens, her web site is - www.margaretowens.com - and my harmonica tune was backed my Andy Howe musical director of "One Spirit". - www.OneSpirit.org

    The Four Immeasurables: Love, Compassion, Joy and Equanimity. Aug 04, 2008

    My talk at 'One Spirit' Center for Conscious Living on the Four Immeasurables and how to use of them in everyday life.

    Gethsemani 3 - Presentation 12 Jun 09, 2008

    Gethsemani 3, a monastic conference on the environment was held at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky May 27- 31, 2008. Buddhist and Catholic monastic men and women came together to share thoughts on living simply and being green in a world of consumerism. What do monastic men and women have to say about the importance of simplicity, gratitude and inter-connectedness? The G-3 conference web page: www.Gethsemani3.info

    Gethsemani 3 - Presentation 11 Jun 09, 2008

    Gethsemani 3, a monastic conference on the environment was held at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky May 27- 31, 2008. Buddhist and Catholic monastic men and women came together to share thoughts on living simply and being green in a world of consumerism. What do monastic men and women have to say about the importance of simplicity, gratitude and inter-connectedness? The G-3 conference web page: www.Gethsemani3.info

    Gethsemani 3 - Presentation 10 Jun 09, 2008

    Gethsemani 3, a monastic conference on the environment was held at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky May 27- 31, 2008. Buddhist and Catholic monastic men and women came together to share thoughts on living simply and being green in a world of consumerism. What do monastic men and women have to say about the importance of simplicity, gratitude and inter-connectedness? The G-3 conference web page: www.Gethsemani3.info

    Gethsemani 3 - Presentation 9 Jun 09, 2008

    Gethsemani 3, a monastic conference on the environment was held at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky May 27- 31, 2008. Buddhist and Catholic monastic men and women came together to share thoughts on living simply and being green in a world of consumerism. What do monastic men and women have to say about the importance of simplicity, gratitude and inter-connectedness? The G-3 conference web page: www.Gethsemani3.info

    Gethsemani 3 - Presentation 8 Jun 09, 2008

    Gethsemani 3, a monastic conference on the environment was held at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky May 27- 31, 2008. Buddhist and Catholic monastic men and women came together to share thoughts on living simply and being green in a world of consumerism. What do monastic men and women have to say about the importance of simplicity, gratitude and inter-connectedness? The G-3 conference web page: www.Gethsemani3.info

    Gethsemani 3 - Presentation 7 Jun 09, 2008

    Gethsemani 3, a monastic conference on the environment was held at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky May 27- 31, 2008. Buddhist and Catholic monastic men and women came together to share thoughts on living simply and being green in a world of consumerism. What do monastic men and women have to say about the importance of simplicity, gratitude and inter-connectedness? The G-3 conference web page: www.Gethsemani3.info

    Gethsemani 3 - Presentation 6 Jun 09, 2008

    Gethsemani 3, a monastic conference on the environment was held at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky May 27- 31, 2008. Buddhist and Catholic monastic men and women came together to share thoughts on living simply and being green in a world of consumerism. What do monastic men and women have to say about the importance of simplicity, gratitude and inter-connectedness? The G-3 conference web page: www.Gethsemani3.info

    Gethsemani 3 - Presentation 5 Jun 09, 2008

    Gethsemani 3, a monastic conference on the environment was held at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky May 27- 31, 2008. Buddhist and Catholic monastic men and women came together to share thoughts on living simply and being green in a world of consumerism. What do monastic men and women have to say about the importance of simplicity, gratitude and inter-connectedness? The G-3 conference web page: www.Gethsemani3.info

    Gethsemani 3 - Presentation 4 Jun 09, 2008

    Gethsemani 3, a monastic conference on the environment was held at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky May 27- 31, 2008. Buddhist and Catholic monastic men and women came together to share thoughts on living simply and being green in a world of consumerism. What do monastic men and women have to say about the importance of simplicity, gratitude and inter-connectedness? The G-3 conference web page: www.Gethsemani3.info

    Gethsemani 3 - Presentation 3 Jun 09, 2008

    Gethsemani 3, a monastic conference on the environment was held at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky May 27- 31, 2008. Buddhist and Catholic monastic men and women came together to share thoughts on living simply and being green in a world of consumerism. What do monastic men and women have to say about the importance of simplicity, gratitude and inter-connectedness? The G-3 conference web page: www.Gethsemani3.info

    Gethsemani 3 - Presentation 2 - Part 2 Jun 09, 2008

    Gethsemani 3, a monastic conference on the environment was held at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky May 27- 31, 2008. Buddhist and Catholic monastic men and women came together to share thoughts on living simply and being green in a world of consumerism. What do monastic men and women have to say about the importance of simplicity, gratitude and inter-connectedness? The G-3 conference web page: www.Gethsemani3.info

    Gethsemani 3 - Presentation 2 - Part 1 Jun 09, 2008

    Gethsemani 3, a monastic conference on the environment was held at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky May 27- 31, 2008. Buddhist and Catholic monastic men and women came together to share thoughts on living simply and being green in a world of consumerism. What do monastic men and women have to say about the importance of simplicity, gratitude and inter-connectedness? The G-3 conference web page: www.Gethsemani3.info

    Gethsemani 3 - Presentation 1 Jun 01, 2008

    Gethsemani 3, a monastic conference on the environment was held at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky May 27- 31, 2008. Buddhist and Catholic monastic men and women came together to share thoughts on living simply and being green in a world of consumerism. What do monastic men and women have to say about the importance of simplicity, gratitude and inter-connectedness? The G-3 conference web page: www.Gethsemani3.info

    Pizza and Theology May 21, 2008

    A presentation by Sister Benedicta and myself on meditation and contemplation in our religious traditions to the UCLA Catholic and Buddhist clubs. The presentations were made on 5/20/08 in the University Catholic Center at UCLA. It was an evening of pizza, friendship and dialog. The Carmelite Sisters web site - www.carmel-msh.org

    Chadwick School 5-2008 May 08, 2008

    My talk at Chadwick School on the five precepts, karma and Buddhist perfection. Much thanks to Terry Andrews for the invitation to speak to his class.

    Enlightenment: What a Trip. Mar 10, 2008

    My talk at "One Spirit; Center for Conscious Living," on my understanding of enlightenment according to Buddhism. Much thanks to Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones for the invitation to speak and Mr. Andy Howe for backing me up on the blues. Web Site - www.onespirit.org

    My Talk at Cal Poly Pomona in 2007 Feb 25, 2008

    My Talk at Cal Poly Pomona in 2007 to a comparative religions class on basic Buddhism... The format was more questions and answers, than a formal presentation. Web Site - www.csupomona.edu/

    My Journey as a Buddhist Feb 12, 2008

    My talk at the Church of Religious Science in Glendale, CA on 12/15/2007... My Journey as a Buddhist.

    Bishop Montgomery High School Dec 05, 2007

    My talk to a comparative religions class at Bishop Montgomery Catholic High School. I was invited to speak about Buddhism and found that many of the students had a fine understanding of basic Buddhism already, with many good questions. - Bishop Montgomery High School web site: www.bmhs-la.org/

    A Path To Voluntary Simplicity Nov 26, 2007

    My talk at the 1st Unitarian Church of Los Angeles titled "Voluntary Simplicity" based on a book by Duane Elgin. First published in 1981 "Voluntary Simplicity" is about getting your choice back... Choosing simplicity of complexity, voluntary over involuntary... It's about being free.

    LMU Spring 07 - class 5 part 2 Nov 22, 2007

    The Buddhist Eightfold Path - A Way To Happiness... Class 5 part 2 of a ten part series of talks given in the spring of 2007 on the Buddhist Eightfold Path at Loyola Marymount University. This course offers a detailed introduction to the Buddhist Eightfold Path. The Buddha in his forty-five years of teaching taught two things: why humans suffer and how to end the suffering. We will explore the Eightfold Path and how it leads to a lifestyle of simplicity and personal fulfillment. Buddhist Precept Practice and Meditation will be investigated through stories and personal examples and finally the course will show how to integrate the Eightfold Path into everyday life. The class web page can be found at: http://urbandharma.org/udharma10/lmu2007.html

    LMU Spring 07 - class 5 part 1 Nov 22, 2007

    The Buddhist Eightfold Path - A Way To Happiness... Class 5 part 1 of a ten part series of talks given in the spring of 2007 on the Buddhist Eightfold Path at Loyola Marymount University. This course offers a detailed introduction to the Buddhist Eightfold Path. The Buddha in his forty-five years of teaching taught two things: why humans suffer and how to end the suffering. We will explore the Eightfold Path and how it leads to a lifestyle of simplicity and personal fulfillment. Buddhist Precept Practice and Meditation will be investigated through stories and personal examples and finally the course will show how to integrate the Eightfold Path into everyday life. The class web page can be found at: http://urbandharma.org/udharma10/lmu2007.html

    LMU Spring 07 - class 4 part 2 Nov 12, 2007

    The Buddhist Eightfold Path - A Way To Happiness... Class 4 part 2 of a ten part series of talks given in the spring of 2007 on the Buddhist Eightfold Path at Loyola Marymount University. This course offers a detailed introduction to the Buddhist Eightfold Path. The Buddha in his forty-five years of teaching taught two things: why humans suffer and how to end the suffering. We will explore the Eightfold Path and how it leads to a lifestyle of simplicity and personal fulfillment. Buddhist Precept Practice and Meditation will be investigated through stories and personal examples and finally the course will show how to integrate the Eightfold Path into everyday life. The class web page can be found at: http://urbandharma.org/udharma10/lmu2007.html

    LMU Spring 07 - class 4 part 1 Nov 08, 2007

    The Buddhist Eightfold Path - A Way To Happiness... Class 4 part 1 of a ten part series of talks given in the spring of 2007 on the Buddhist Eightfold Path at Loyola Marymount University. This course offers a detailed introduction to the Buddhist Eightfold Path. The Buddha in his forty-five years of teaching taught two things: why humans suffer and how to end the suffering. We will explore the Eightfold Path and how it leads to a lifestyle of simplicity and personal fulfillment. Buddhist Precept Practice and Meditation will be investigated through stories and personal examples and finally the course will show how to integrate the Eightfold Path into everyday life. The class web page can be found at: http://urbandharma.org/udharma10/lmu2007.html

    LMU Spring 07 - class 3 part 2 Oct 11, 2007

    Special guest speaker, Rev. Eko the abbot of Shasta Abbey. The Buddhist Eightfold Path - A Way To Happiness... Class 3 part 2 of a ten part series of talks given in the spring of 2007 on the Buddhist Eightfold Path at Loyola Marymount University. This course offers a detailed introduction to the Buddhist Eightfold Path. The Buddha in his forty-five years of teaching taught two things: why humans suffer and how to end the suffering. We will explore the Eightfold Path and how it leads to a lifestyle of simplicity and personal fulfillment. Buddhist Precept Practice and Meditation will be investigated through stories and personal examples and finally the course will show how to integrate the Eightfold Path into everyday life. The class web page can be found at: http://urbandharma.org/udharma10/lmu2007.html

    LMU Spring 07 - class 3 part 1 Oct 11, 2007

    The Buddhist Eightfold Path - A Way To Happiness... Class 3 part 1 of a ten part series of talks given in the spring of 2007 on the Buddhist Eightfold Path at Loyola Marymount University. This course offers a detailed introduction to the Buddhist Eightfold Path. The Buddha in his forty-five years of teaching taught two things: why humans suffer and how to end the suffering. We will explore the Eightfold Path and how it leads to a lifestyle of simplicity and personal fulfillment. Buddhist Precept Practice and Meditation will be investigated through stories and personal examples and finally the course will show how to integrate the Eightfold Path into everyday life. The class web page can be found at: http://urbandharma.org/udharma10/lmu2007.html

    LMU Spring 07 - class 2 part 2 Sep 16, 2007

    The Buddhist Eightfold Path - A Way To Happiness... Class 2 part 2 of a ten part series of talks given in the spring of 2007 on the Buddhist Eightfold Path at Loyola Marymount University. This course offers a detailed introduction to the Buddhist Eightfold Path. The Buddha in his forty-five years of teaching taught two things: why humans suffer and how to end the suffering. We will explore the Eightfold Path and how it leads to a lifestyle of simplicity and personal fulfillment. Buddhist Precept Practice and Meditation will be investigated through stories and personal examples and finally the course will show how to integrate the Eightfold Path into everyday life. The class web page can be found at: http://urbandharma.org/udharma10/lmu2007.html

    LMU Spring 07 - class 2 part 1 Sep 09, 2007

    The Buddhist Eightfold Path - A Way To Happiness... Class 2 part 1 of a ten part series of talks given in the spring of 2007 on the Buddhist Eightfold Path at Loyola Marymount University. This course offers a detailed introduction to the Buddhist Eightfold Path. The Buddha in his forty-five years of teaching taught two things: why humans suffer and how to end the suffering. We will explore the Eightfold Path and how it leads to a lifestyle of simplicity and personal fulfillment. Buddhist Precept Practice and Meditation will be investigated through stories and personal examples and finally the course will show how to integrate the Eightfold Path into everyday life. The class web page can be found at: http://urbandharma.org/udharma10/lmu2007.html

    LMU Spring 07 - class 1 part 2 Aug 24, 2007

    The Buddhist Eightfold Path - A Way To Happiness... Class 1 part 2 of a ten part series of talks given in the spring of 2007 on the Buddhist Eightfold Path at Loyola Marymount University. This course offers a detailed introduction to the Buddhist Eightfold Path. The Buddha in his forty-five years of teaching taught two things: why humans suffer and how to end the suffering. We will explore the Eightfold Path and how it leads to a lifestyle of simplicity and personal fulfillment. Buddhist Precept Practice and Meditation will be investigated through stories and personal examples and finally the course will show how to integrate the Eightfold Path into everyday life. The class web page can be found at: http://urbandharma.org/udharma10/lmu2007.html

    LMU Spring 07 - class 1 part 1 Aug 22, 2007

    The Buddhist Eightfold Path - A Way To Happiness... Class 1 part 1 of a ten part series of talks given in the spring of 2007 on the Buddhist Eightfold Path at Loyola Marymount University. This course offers a detailed introduction to the Buddhist Eightfold Path. The Buddha in his forty-five years of teaching taught two things: why humans suffer and how to end the suffering. We will explore the Eightfold Path and how it leads to a lifestyle of simplicity and personal fulfillment. Buddhist Precept Practice and Meditation will be investigated through stories and personal examples and finally the course will show how to integrate the Eightfold Path into everyday life. The class web page can be found at: http://urbandharma.org/udharma10/lmu2007.html

    St. John's Abbey - 2 Jul 27, 2007

    Part 2 of my presentation at the Monastic Institute 2007 Conference at John's School of Theology Seminary in Collegeville, Minnesota on Being a Buddhist in America. Each summer the School of Theology·Seminary of Saint John's University sponsors a Monastic Institute to provide continuing education and spiritual enrichment for American monastics and all interested in monastic spirituality and practice. This year's Institute, co-sponsored by Monastic Interreligious Dialogue, is devoted to interreligious dialogue. Among the presenters were Dr. Ingrid Mattson, President of the Islamic Society of North America, Kusala Bhikshu of the International Buddhist Meditation Center in Los Angeles, and Fr. Pierre-François de Béthune, Secretary General of Dialogue Interreligieux Monastique/Monastic Interreligious Dialogue. -- www.saintjohnsabbey.org

    St. John's Abbey - 1 Jul 18, 2007

    Part 1 of my presentation at the Monastic Institute 2007 Conference at John's School of Theology Seminary in Collegeville, Minnesota on Being a Buddhist in America. Each summer the School of Theology·Seminary of Saint John's University sponsors a Monastic Institute to provide continuing education and spiritual enrichment for American monastics and all interested in monastic spirituality and practice. This year's Institute, co-sponsored by Monastic Interreligious Dialogue, is devoted to interreligious dialogue. Among the presenters were Dr. Ingrid Mattson, President of the Islamic Society of North America, Kusala Bhikshu of the International Buddhist Meditation Center in Los Angeles, and Fr. Pierre-François de Béthune, Secretary General of Dialogue Interreligieux Monastique/Monastic Interreligious Dialogue. -- www.saintjohnsabbey.org

    Long Beach Meditation Jun 20, 2007

    My talk on a variety of subjects to the Long Beach Meditation Group on Sunday 6/17/2007. Long Beach Meditation - www.longbeachmeditation.com/

    Santa Margarita Catholic High School Jun 06, 2007

    My talk at Santa Margarita Catholic High School on June 4, 2007 on being a Buddhist. I was invited by a member of the Los Angeles Buddhist/Catholic Dialog to speak to his ethic's class at Santa Margarita Catholic High School on being a Buddhist.

    Chadwick School - 5/10/2007 May 27, 2007

    My Talk at Chadwick School in Palos Verdes California (www.chadwickschool.org) This talk is to a comparative religions class composed mostly of questions and answers. I was asked about a Creation Myth in Buddhism... And I read something from the Aggañña Sutta found in the Digha Nikya. In this sutta the Buddha explains about the beginning of the Earth, and the birth of the social order and its structure.

    Ventura Contemplative Community #1 May 15, 2007

    My presentation to the Ventura Contemplative Community on the Five Precepts, Morality and Justice. This day long retreat was held on April 21, 2007 at St. Catherine's-by-the-Sea in Ventura, California. I was asked to focus in a simple, non-technical way on the precepts, justice and morality among other things. The retreat was sponsored by the Ventura Contemplative Community, PO Box 5692 Ventura, CA 93003

    The Reluctant Bodhisattva Apr 29, 2007

    My talk at One Spirit center for conscious living in Simi Valley, California on the ups and downs of living a life of service. My talk centers around volunteer work and the personal struggle of finding balance in the suffering of others. For more info on One Spirit please visit there web site: www.OneSpirit.org

    Dharma Grass Apr 27, 2007

    Dharma Grass is made up of Kusala Bhikshu, Michelle Payne (www.myspace.com/michellepayne) and Mark Lennon (www.myspace.com/marklennon). We made our live debut as a group on 3/30/2007 at the "Peace is Possible" Concert held at 'One Spirit, Center for Conscious Living in Simi Valley, California. Kusala - rhythm guitar and harmonica... Michelle - guitar, banjo and vocals... Mark Lennon - mandolin and vocals... The event poster can be viewed at: www.urbandharma.org/pdf/2007PeaceConcert.pdf and a photo at: http://urbandharma.org/udharma11/peaceconcert.html

    Northwood High School Apr 06, 2007

    My talk at Northwood High School in Irvine, CA on basic Buddhism to a comparative religions class.

    The 5 Precepts / Path to Freedom Mar 14, 2007

    My talk at IBMC (www.ibmc.info) on the five precepts. Buddhism has two main types of practice, precept practice and meditation practice. This is my talk on what the five precepts mean to Buddhist.

    Buddhist Volunteer Feb 28, 2007

    My talk to the UCLA Buddhist Club on why and how I Volunteer as a Buddhist. The ups and downs of being a volunteer... Some stories and insights on being a Buddhist volunteer in a California State Prison.

    The Eightfold Path Feb 15, 2007

    My talk at the IBMC on the Buddhist Eightfold Path. IBMC (www.IBMC.info) has a Sunday Service each week. It was my week to speak and I chose the Eightfold Path.

    Who Are You... Really Feb 10, 2007

    My talk to the UCLA Buddhist club on 2/6/2007 on 'Not Self' or "Who are you, really." The UCLA Buddhist club meets every Tuesday at the University Catholic Center at UCLA. The UCLA Buddhist Club web site is: www.TheUBA.org

    8th Grade Buddhism Jan 28, 2007

    My Talk to the 8th graders of Chadwick School on basic Buddhism. Miss Timms a teacher at Chadwick School invited me to speak to her 8th graders on basic Buddhism and answer their questions... www.chadwickschool.org

    Everyday Buddhism - Class 4 / Part 2 Jan 14, 2007

    This is Class 4, Part 2 of an extension class I taught at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles titled, "Intergrating Buddhist Practices Into Everyday Life." This was a four week class that went from... Sept. 28 - Oct. 19, 2006. It is an overview of the Buddhist path, as well as an introduction to a Buddhist way of life. The web page I put together for this class can be found at: www.urbandharma.org/udharma10/lmu2006.html

    Everyday Buddhism - Class 4 / Part 1 Jan 14, 2007

    This is Class 4, Part 1 of an extension class I taught at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles titled, "Intergrating Buddhist Practices Into Everyday Life." This was a four week class that went from... Sept. 28 - Oct. 19, 2006. It is an overview of the Buddhist path, as well as an introduction to a Buddhist way of life. The web page I put together for this class can be found at: www.urbandharma.org/udharma10/lmu2006.html

    Everyday Buddhism - Class 3 / Part 2 Jan 13, 2007

    This is Class 3, Part 2 of an extension class I taught at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles titled, "Intergrating Buddhist Practices Into Everyday Life." This was a four week class that went from... Sept. 28 - Oct. 19, 2006. It is an overview of the Buddhist path, as well as an introduction to a Buddhist way of life. The web page I put together for this class can be found at: www.urbandharma.org/udharma10/lmu2006.html

    Everyday Buddhism - Class 3 / Part 1 Dec 29, 2006

    This is Class 3, Part 1 of an extension class I taught at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles titled, "Intergrating Buddhist Practices Into Everyday Life." This was a four week class that went from... Sept. 28 - Oct. 19, 2006. It is an overview of the Buddhist path, as well as an introduction to a Buddhist way of life. The web page I put together for this class can be found at: www.urbandharma.org/udharma10/lmu2006.html

    Everyday Buddhism - Class 2 / Part 2 Dec 26, 2006

    This is Class 2, Part 2 of an extension class I taught at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles titled, "Intergrating Buddhist Practices Into Everyday Life." This was a four week class that went from... Sept. 28 - Oct. 19, 2006. It is an overview of the Buddhist path, as well as an introduction to a Buddhist way of life. The web page I put together for this class can be found at: www.urbandharma.org/udharma10/lmu2006.html

    Everyday Buddhism - Class 2 / Part 1 Dec 25, 2006

    This is Class 2, Part 1 of an extension class I taught at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles titled, "Intergrating Buddhist Practices Into Everyday Life." This was a four week class that went from... Sept. 28 - Oct. 19, 2006. It is an overview of the Buddhist path, as well as an introduction to a Buddhist way of life. The web page I put together for this class can be found at: www.urbandharma.org/udharma10/lmu2006.html

    Everyday Buddhism - Class 1 / Part 2 Dec 17, 2006

    This is Class 1, Part 2 of an extension class I taught at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles titled, "Intergrating Buddhist Practices Into Everyday Life." This was a four week class that went from... Sept. 28 - Oct. 19, 2006. It is an overview of the Buddhist path, as well as an introduction to a Buddhist way of life. The web page I put together for this class can be found at: www.urbandharma.org/udharma10/lmu2006.html

    Everyday Buddhism - Class 1 / Part 1 Dec 14, 2006

    This is Class 1, Part 1 of an extension class I taught at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles titled, "Intergrating Buddhist Practices Into Everyday Life." This was a four week class that went from... Sept. 28 - Oct. 19, 2006. It is an overview of the Buddhist path, as well as an introduction to a Buddhist way of life. The web page I put together for this class can be found at: www.urbandharma.org/udharma10/lmu2006.html

    On Being a Monk - Part 9 Nov 28, 2006

    My interview with Ven. Ajahn Sudanto a monk from Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery, the first monastery in the United States to be established by followers of Ajahn Chah. Efforts to establish this California monastery moved slowly until 1995. As Ven. Master Hsüan Hua, abbot of the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, located in Ukiah, California, approached his death, he instructed his disciples to deed over to Ajahn Chah's disciples 120 acres of forest in Redwood Valley, fifteen miles north of the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas. On several occasions Master Hua had made a point of stating that it had been the dream of his life to bring the northern and southern traditions of Buddhism back together again. - http://www.abhayagiri.org/

    On Being a Monk - Part 8 Nov 05, 2006

    My Interview with Rev. Heng Sure the Abbot of the Berkeley Buddhist Monastery in Berkeley, CA. Both Rev. Heng Sure and myself attended the second "Monks in the West" Conference... We found some free time and did this interview... Rev. Heng Sure talked about the conference, celibacy and his first CD of original Buddhist folk songs... More on Rev. Heng Sure at - http://paramita.typepad.com/ - and - http://www.dharmaradio.org/

    Why Buddhist Monks are Celibate Oct 31, 2006

    A short talk given at the 'Monks in the West II' conference on why Buddhist monks are celibate. The Second 'Monks in the West' gathering was held at Saint John's Abbey in Collegeville, Minnesota from Oct. 26, to Oct. 29, 2006. Buddhist and Catholic monastics gathered to dialogue on monastic celibacy.

    Making A Difference - Part 3 Oct 23, 2006

    My interview with Rev. Sandra Yarlott, Director of the Spiritual Care Dept. at the UCLA Medical Center. Rev. Yarlott speaks of the challenges running a spiritual care dept. in a major medical center... Working with and training new hospital chaplains and some of the issues patients face in getting well or dying.

    Introduction to Buddhism Oct 10, 2006

    A presentation to Mr. Jim Maechling's comparative religions class at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School on basic Buddhism. I've been speaking to Mr. Maechling's class for a number of years now and have always enjoyed the experience.

    Making A Difference - Part 2 Sep 26, 2006

    My interview with Dr. Ananda Guruge, Dean of Academic Affairs and Director of the International Academy of Buddhism at the University of the West in Rosemead, CA. Dr. Guruge was kind and gracious in allowing me to interview him and consented to do another interview in the near future. His web site is: www.Ananda-Guruge.com

    Why Meditate Sep 21, 2006

    My answer to the question, "What are the benefits of meditation." This is from my ongoing Wednesday Night class at IBMC in Los Angeles, CA. I tweaked the volume on the question in the podcast to make it understandable. My Wednesday Night class at IBMC is open to anyone interested in learning more about Buddhism. For more info please go to: www.Kusala.info

    Finding Peace Aug 27, 2006

    A talk on finding peace in this ever changing world of birth, death, growth and decay. This talk was given at True Yoga in Thousand Oaks, California in August of 2006.

    On Being a Monk - Part 7 Aug 06, 2006

    My interview with Rev. Nori Ito a priest at The Los Angeles Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple. We talk about his life and work as a priest at a Pureland Temple in Los Angeles. Growing up in Los Angeles as a Buddhist Japanese American, his school years, meeting his wife and his Buddhist ordination. How he started a Buddhist club at Occidental College, his work with the Los Angeles Buddhist/Catholic Dialogue and taking students to Hiroshima and Nagasaki to introduce them to the horrors of the atomic bomb and nuclear war.

    Buddhism - A Path to Happiness Jul 25, 2006

    A talk on 'Happiness in Buddhism' given at, One Spirit - Center of Conscious Living, in Simi Valley, California. There is happiness in owning things, happiness created by Self and a Selfless, transcendent happiness. The talk ends with Rev. Kusala singing "The Eve of Destruction" and playing some harmonica blues in the key of G.

    Making A Difference Jul 20, 2006

    My interview with Ericka Bryant the owner of True Yoga in Thousand Oaks, California. She talks about how she came to yoga, religion and spirituality, a 16 day yoga retreat she just returned from and how to start a yoga practice. You can find me there the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, talking about Buddhism and meditation.

    Altered States Jul 10, 2006

    A talk at True Yoga... An introduction and brief overview on the kinds of mind states found in some forms of meditation and the dying process. The two reference works used were... "Preparing for Death & Helping the Dying" — by Sangye Khadro (available on Urban Dharma for free download - eBooks page) and "The Psychedelic Experience": A Manual Based on the Tibetan Book of the Dead by Timothy Leary, Ralph Metzner, Richard Alpert (available at Amazon.com).

    On Being a Monk - Part 6 Jun 28, 2006

    My interview with Father Alexei Smith... Director of the Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Office of the Los Angeles Archdiocese. Father Alexei and his office is a resource used by the Archbishop and the various offices of the Archdiocese in all matters of ecumenical and interreligious issues. You can find out more about Father Alexei and his work at: http://www.archdiocese.la/ecumenical/index.php

    On Being a Monk - Part 5c Jun 20, 2006

    This is part 3... My interview with Roshi Wendy 'Egyoku' Nakao, abbot of the Zen Center of Los Angeles. Since 1967, ZCLA / Buddha Essence Temple has provided the teachings and practice of Zen Buddhism to all who come and go through its temple gate. The core practice is zazen. Visit the ZCLA web site at: www.zencenter.org

    On Being a Monk - Part 5b Jun 19, 2006

    This is part 2... My interview with Roshi Wendy 'Egyoku' Nakao, abbot of the Zen Center of Los Angeles. Since 1967, ZCLA / Buddha Essence Temple has provided the teachings and practice of Zen Buddhism to all who come and go through its temple gate. The core practice is zazen. Visit the ZCLA web site at: www.zencenter.org

    On Being a Monk - Part 5a Jun 11, 2006

    This is part 1... My interview with Roshi Wendy 'Egyoku' Nakao, abbot of the Zen Center of Los Angeles. Since 1967, ZCLA / Buddha Essence Temple has provided the teachings and practice of Zen Buddhism to all who come and go through its temple gate. The core practice is zazen. Visit the ZCLA web site at: www.zencenter.org

    Two Stories Jun 11, 2006

    Two stories about the wearing and using of Buddhist robes. Part of a talk at True Yoga on wearing and using the Buddhist robes. You can find True Yoga on line at: www.TrueYoga.com

    Chadwick School #2 Q&A May 10, 2006

    A second presentation to a another class at Chadwick School studying the Book "Siddhartha," a novel of asceticism set in the time of the Buddha. I shared my understanding of Buddhism and answered their many questions. This podcast is the second of four talks I gave at Chadwick School on 5/8/2006. (http://www.chadwickschool.org/)

    Chadwick School #1 Q&A May 09, 2006

    A presentation to students at Chadwick School studying the Book "Siddhartha," a novel of asceticism set in the time of the Buddha. I shared my understanding of Buddhism and answered their many questions. This podcast is one of the four talks I gave at Chadwick School on 5/8/2006. The students at Chadwick had some great questions, and you're about to hear my answers. (http://www.chadwickschool.org/)

    The Four Immeasurables/Brahma Viharas Apr 20, 2006

    A talk to the UCLA Buddhist Club on THE FOUR IMMEASURABLES: Loving-Kindness, Compassion, Sympathetic Joy and Equanimity. After the talk we had time for Q &A... This podcast is the talk and the Q & A.

    Mindfulness Meditation - Q & A Apr 18, 2006

    Q & A from my talk on Mindfulness Meditation at True Yoga. There were many questions about Karma, Self and Soul after my talk on mindfulness. This podcast contains those questions and answers. Sorry to say I only had one mic so the questions are hard to hear, but the answers I gave should give you a good idea of what was being asked. Karma, Self and Soul seem to be a sticking point for a lot of folks new to Buddhism. I'm hoping what I had to say on the subject adds some clarity and insight to the question, is it OK for a Buddhist to have a Soul or Self?

    Mindfulness Meditation Apr 16, 2006

    A talk on Mindfulness Meditation given at "True Yoga" in Thousand Oaks California. My friend Ericka just moved her True Yoga studio down the street to a new home, with two workout areas and a very nice main room. This was my first talk in the new facility and I was asked to think about speaking twice a month instead of just once. I said yes, and should start the new teaching schedule soon. For more info on Ericka Bryant and True Yoga please visit: www.TrueYoga.com

    On Being a Monk - Part 4 Apr 03, 2006

    My interview with Ven. Tenzin Kacho a Tibetan Buddhist nun on being a Buddhist, a nun and a hospital chaplain. On April 1, 2006 I went to Long Beach, California to interview my friend Ven. Tenzin Kacho. The interview turned out to be a little longer than expected, but her journey as a nun is filled with so many interesting twists and turns it could have been three times as long. Her temple web site is - www.tdling.com

    On Being a Monk - Part 3 Mar 28, 2006

    My interview with the web master of BuddhaNet.net Ven. Pannyavaro on being a Buddhist, a monk, a web master and his new project "Bodhi Tree" monastery and retreat center. I first met Ven. Pannyavaro in 1998 at the World Fellowship of Buddhist conference in Australia and again a few weeks ago at UCLA. I asked him if I could interview him about his web site, his new project "Bodhi Tree," how he found Buddhism and why he became a monk. Many thanks to Ven. Pannyavaro for his time, his wisdom and his web site.

    On Being a Monk - Part 2 Mar 16, 2006

    My interview with Rev. Eko the abbot of Shasta Abbey a Buddhist monastery on what it's like to be a Buddhist, a monk and the abbot. Many thanks to Rev. Eko for his time and wisdom. For more info on Shasta Abbey please visit: www.ShastaAbbey.org

    A Spiritual Journey Jan 11, 2006

    A talk to the UCLA Buddhist Club on the spiritual journey... What to do and how to do it.

    Enlightenment vs Nirvana Nov 23, 2005

    Enlightenment vs Nirvana... Mahayana and Theravada... are they the same or different, is one better than the other? Just some of the questions I try and answer in a talk to the UCLA Buddhist club.

    Beginning Meditation - Concentration, How and Why Nov 21, 2005

    A talk given to yoga instructors at True Yoga (www.trueyoga.com) in Thousand Oaks, California on the how's and why's of concentration meditation.

    Going Beyond Pain and Suffering Nov 08, 2005

    A talk given at One Spirit Center for Conscious Living called, "Going Beyond, Pain and Suffering." I got to sit in with the house band and played some harmonica blues, then singer and songwriter Harold Payne performed an original blues tune.

    Buddhist Patient Health Care Nov 04, 2005

    A talk given at the UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica to the new chaplains on "Buddhist Patient Health Care" and end of life issues. For more information go to: www.kusala.org and click on, "A guide to death, dying and good health in Buddhism."

    A Guide to Basic Buddhism - Part 2 Oct 23, 2005

    Part 2 of a presentation to a comparative religion's class at a Catholic High School in Los Angeles on Basic Buddhism - 10/20/2005

    A Guide to Basic Buddhism - Part 1 Oct 22, 2005

    Part 1 of a presentation to a comparative religion's class at a Catholic High School in Los Angeles on Basic Buddhism - 10/20/2005

    Karma in Everyday Life Oct 19, 2005

    A talk given to the UCLA Buddhist club on Karma. What is Karma, how to use Karma to be happy, end suffering and have a good rebirth. Following the talk there were questions and answers on different aspects of Buddhist philosophy and practice.

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