Dharmapunx NYC

josh korda
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Apr 21, 2025 • 1h 2min

The Roots of Addiction: Contemporary Psychological and Buddhist Perspectives

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Apr 9, 2025 • 27min

When I, Then I'll, or the subtle ways avoidance disguises itself—talk only, meditation didn't record

Dive into the fascinating world of emotions and their powerful influence on decision-making. Explore the nuances between fear and anxiety, uncovering how misinterpretation can lead to avoidance. Learn about conditional procrastination and its role in hindering progress. Discover practical strategies to overcome the misconception of needing perfect conditions to take action. Visualize positive outcomes to combat avoidance and motivate yourself toward goals, integrating psychological insights with mindfulness techniques.
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Apr 6, 2025 • 60min

The Body, Healing and Love (in person talk in NYC)

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Mar 26, 2025 • 1h 5min

What's Beneath the Flames: Understanding Anger, Uncovering the Vulnerable Emotions It Conceals and the Path to Healing

Explore the roots of anger linked to our survival instincts and the need for connection. Discover the difference between primary and secondary emotions, emphasizing self-awareness in our responses. Learn how healthy anger can establish boundaries and protect self-integrity, especially in challenging work environments. Delve into anger's dual nature as both a defense mechanism and an emotional growth obstacle. Uncover how anger masks deeper vulnerabilities like grief, and gain therapeutic insights for emotional navigation and personal growth.
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Mar 19, 2025 • 59min

EGO DEATH: The State Where We Lose Our Sense of Having a Separate Identity.

Explore the mind-bending concept of ego death and how it can reshape personal identity. The discussion dives into addiction from both Buddhist and modern viewpoints, revealing how attachment fuels suffering. Psychedelics are examined as a double-edged sword, offering transformative insights while necessitating careful integration. Techniques from Buddhist meditation are showcased, guiding listeners to liberate themselves from rigid identities. This journey promises deeper self-discovery and inner peace.
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Mar 12, 2025 • 57min

From Chaos to Calm—Ways to Help Others Who Are Emotionally Distressed

Dive into the world of emotional distress and learn effective strategies for providing support to those in turmoil. Discover how emotions impact behavior and the role of attachment styles in stress responses. The discussion emphasizes the significance of emotional regulation and the importance of genuine acknowledgment over logical reassurance. Practical techniques for fostering connection through body language and presence are shared, offering insightful tools to help navigate challenging emotions.
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Feb 18, 2025 • 1h

Catastrophizing: Ruminating on the Worst Possible Outcome, No Matter How Unlikely

The discussion begins with the challenge of accessibility in community settings and the fight against economic injustice. It delves into the all-too-common mental trap of catastrophizing, linking it to our evolutionary background and childhood experiences. Strategies to counteract this thinking, such as value-based actions and the TIPS approach from dialectical behavior therapy, are presented. The benefits of mindfulness and exercise for stress relief are highlighted, along with a meditative writing practice to help process intrusive thoughts.
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Jan 29, 2025 • 57min

Beyond the Hamster Wheel: Stillness in the Time of Acceleration

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Jan 22, 2025 • 60min

On the Purpose and Interpretation of Dreams, What We Can Learn from Them, and Employ in Our Meditation

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Jan 12, 2025 • 57min

NEW YEAR'S DAY TALK 2025: Breaking Free From the Despair of Capitalist Realism

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