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Buddhism for Everyone with JoAnn Fox

Jun 12, 2026

When we hear the word "emptiness" (shunyata) in Buddhist philosophy, it’s easy to mistake it for nothingness or a bleak void. But true emptiness isn’t an absence of life: it is the absence of separation. It means nothing exists independently. Everything is interconnected.

Everything depends on causes and conditions....


May 25, 2026

In Buddhism, we’re encouraged to cherish others more and deepen our compassion. Some may wonder if there is a contradiction between these heart-opening practices and having healthy boundaries.

But here is the truth: even the Buddha set boundaries.

In the texts, the Buddha frequently chose who to engage with, when to...


May 12, 2026

If you’ve ever longed for love—and let’s be honest, who hasn’t?—you’ll recognize the familiar dance our minds do. We build the "ideal" in our heads. We make lists of the qualities we need in a partner. We dissect our past heartbreaks like forensic investigators, trying to figure out exactly what went...


Apr 7, 2026

Always rely on a happy mind alone. This Buddhist slogan for training the mind isn't about "positive thinking" or just being happy. A "happy mind" refers to a mind that is peaceful and free from delusions, like like anger, jealousy, pride or attachment. 

 

When a delusion like anger is operating in the mind, we no longer...


Mar 1, 2026

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In this episode, we talk about your monkey. The monkey on your back.
 
You know the one. The brilliant, overachieving, slightly unhinged creature swinging through your mind at 2:00...