Buddhism for Everyone with JoAnn Fox
Buddhism for Everyone is a nonprofit offering a podcast and virtual classes with JoAnn Fox to support a community of spiritual warriors.
A new podcast episode is out! Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts or online at https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/31403722
In this episode we explore one of the core teachings of the Buddha—the Five Aggregates and their connection to our problems and suffering.
The Buddha taught that life is pervaded by dukkha, which means dissatisfaction or suffering. More specifically, in the First Noble Truth, Buddha taught that “The five aggregates subject to clinging are suffering.” These aggregates—form, sensation, perception, mental formations, and consciousness—are the parts that make our self. When our five aggregates, including our consciousness, are conditioned by ignorance, we experience an unenlightened life subject to dissatisfaction.
In essence, our unenlightened life is suffering.
Enlightened life is Nirvana, which is free of dissatisfaction and suffering.
How do we experience an enlightened life? Buddha said that when we purify our aggregates of delusions, such as attachment and ignorance, we experience an enlightened life.
We can begin a journey to purify our intentions and change our habits of mind. JoAnn Fox teaches a simple way to check whether your intention is motivated by delusion. She also guides a meditation on this technique and offers a mindfulness practice for daily life.
Mindfulness Practice
1. Observe your intentions before acting by asking yourself “What are the consequences of this choice?” Will it bring happiness?
2. What is my intention?
Observe how you feel. Delusions make our minds uncomfortable. If we’re feeling uncomfortable, a delusion like anger or attachment is present in our minds, making our intention unskillful. This is a simple way to see if the intention is good or not.
Buddha said that all beings have been our own mother because we've reincarnated so many times. There is a meditation in which we use this understanding to develop love for all living beings. We contemplate all the kindness we've received from our mother in this life, starting from teaching us how to eat, walk, and read. We try to feel gratitude for our mother in this life and extend this feeling to "all our kind mothers." The ultimate goal is to develop the wish to repay their kindness by attaining enlightenment so that we can be of the greatest benefit. This meditation is one of several methods to develop universal love.
Do you have a wish to study Buddhism in an organized way? Try our Buddhist Study Program for one week risk-free. Weekly classes via Zoom are taught by JoAnn Fox, the Principal Teacher of Buddhism for Everyone.
JoAnn has taught Buddhism for over twenty years with humor and practical wisdom. Classes are fun and transformative. You can check out JoAnn's teachings on the podcast Buddhism for Everyone with JoAnn Fox.
🙏 Sign up for a free week trial at: https://buddhismforeveryone.com/buddhist-study-program-trial
When: Saturdays noon - 1:15 p.m. EST
Live on Zoom (classes are recorded)
Deepen your practice, connect with a spiritual community, or strive for enlightenment. It's up to you! You can join, take a break, or leave the program at any time. Great for beginners and more advanced practitioners alike. 🙏❤🙏
We've just begun studying the Eightfold Path, so this is a great time to join, but you can join the group anytime.
The Study Program includes:
*Four one-hour classes with JoAnn Fox each month via Zoom
* The recorded classes (great when you can't attend live)
* Group discussion and live Q&A with JoAnn Fox
* Optional weekly reading
* Guided meditations
* Weekly mindfulness practice
* Optional dharma discussion partners
* Guidance from a Buddhist teacher, JoAnn Fox
Try one week for free! Visit https://buddhismforeveryone.com/buddhist-study-program-trial
26/04/2024
Research shows that meditations where you develop a feeling, such as , joy, or positively reorganize parts of the brain associated with depression. How cool! They call it neuromeditation, apparently. 😊 A meditation like taking and giving is a perfect example. I guide this meditation in many episodes of the podcast, but here is a link to a recent one: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/joannfox/id/28254485
The Power of Open Heart Neuromeditation to Combat Depression Engaging positive emotions can rewire the brain.
25/04/2024
The newest podcast episode, "Enjoying without attachment," is out! Listen to it anywhere you get your podcasts or online at bit.ly/3QH9zUX
Buddhism for Everyone – Buddhist podcast, courses, and coaching for everyone. Buddhism for Everyone is a nonprofit organization that offers virtual classes, a podcast, Buddhist life coaching, and a community that welcomes...everyone!
23/04/2024
A helpful list!
9 habits for a happier life according to the Dalai Lama - Jeanette Brown Finding true happiness can seem like a never-ending quest.
02/04/2024
The law of karma is sometimes misinterpreted as fate or that we're destined to experience the painful results of harmful past actions. In reality, our karma (or action) is the principal cause of an experience, but it is not the only necessary cause. Karma is like a seed planted in the continuum of our mind. Like a seed that needs water and sunshine to sprout, our karma needs the necessary conditions to ripen. Karma mainly ripens as a feeling, and how we respond to that feeling is still within our control. Instead of feeding a negative feeling with destructive or painful thoughts, we can let it go. Or we can counter the feeling with wisdom, patience, or compassion. With karma, there's always a choice. Thank goodness "Karma is the eternal expression of human freedom." 🙏
If you'd like to learn more about karma and other Buddhist teachings, visit our website and check out the podcast, study group, or courses. ❤️ 🙏 ❤️
31/03/2024
One great thing about being Buddhist is that we traditionally celebrate both Buddhist holidays and those of our country! These are some of the wild rabbits we've raised or fostered over the years. Hoppy Easter!
27/03/2024
"I missed my first flight to LA yesterday and had to catch another. I was so upset, but now I know why! When I finally got to LAX baggage claim, I went to the bathroom to check my little makeup and I heard a woman crying so hard. I was wondering if I should say something like, 'It’s gonna be okay,' but I was nervous and she was speaking Spanish so I didn’t know if she’d even understand me. I left and came back to the bathroom like four times while I was waiting for my bags to come down (full flight), and I heard her say, 'But the bus doesn’t come until tomorrow.' My heart dropped, so I asked her if she had Zelle or CashApp. She said no. So I asked her if I could pay for a hotel until tomorrow and she stopped crying and opened the stall door AND I SAW THE SLEEPING KIDS. I felt so happy to help her, knowing I'd just be spending my little money on bullsh*t. She rode with me to the Marriott and I got her a room. I wanted to share this because I kept thinking, 'HOW MANY PEOPLE CAME INTO THE BATHROOM, HEARD HER CRYING FOR HOURS, DIDN'T KNOW THERE WERE KIDS, AND KEPT GOING?' I’m glad I said something because she was super sweet and appreciative and she had babies with her."
Credit: Cyn Symoné
in action
26/03/2024
Something beautiful will grow from all that you are currently going through 🌱 Stay hopeful
The Metta Prayer, also known as the Loving-Kindness Meditation, involves repeating phrases such as "May all beings be happy, may all beings be safe" to extend loving-kindness to oneself and others. You might silently say this prayer for a co-worker, a relative, or a stranger. In the practice of , we discover the boundless power of love to heal, connect, and transform.
When we cultivate love for all living beings, our true selves emerge, shedding the masks we once clung to.
23/03/2024
It may not always be comfortable at first, but engaging in new experiences delivers a proven mental-health boost. In fact, the benefits are so wide-ranging that doing new things should probably be considered an essential element of well-being.
21/03/2024
When we're truly present, we discover we're surrounded my treasures.
Mindful March - Day 21: Listen to a piece of music without doing anything else
https://action for happiness.org/mindful-march
20/03/2024
We're changing the time our Buddhist Study Group meets on Zoom every Saturday to 9 a.m. PDT, 10 a.m. MDT, 11 a.m. CDT, noon EDT, and 4 p.m. GMT. You can join anytime! Check out the ongoing study group if you'd like to study Buddhism systematically and deepen your practice. Classes have only recently begun, and we're really enjoying learning, connecting, and discussing dharma. 🧡🙏🧡
19/03/2024
Happy first day of spring!
dayofspring🌷
18/03/2024
Happy Monday! I hope you have a wonderFull week ❤🙏❤
13/03/2024
Happy National Good Samaritan Day! Every March 13th, this day recognizes the unselfish actions of those who provide help when needed. Inspire us--share something you've done recently as a good Samaritan.
So far our new Buddhist study group has met twice, and it's been just wonderful. Yesterday I was impressed and inspired by how everyone was so open and vulnerable, and how they immediately used the teaching to do inner work. This ongoing study program is meant for this--to transform ourselves. From my experience, Buddha's teachings, when taken into our hearts, have the ability to make us peaceful, unconditionally loving, even enlightened. You are always welcome to join us in practicing and studying the whole path of Buddhism. If/when you're ready, your Sangha is here. ♥️
If/when you're ready to join, you can enroll on Buddhismforeveryone.com
Buddhism for Everyone with JoAnn Fox Buddhism for Everyone is a podcast with JoAnn Fox that supports a community of spiritual warriors.
09/03/2024
How Mental Health Affects Physical Health Experiencing overall well-being is something most of us work hard to achieve. To reach the peak of this, one has to look at health, happiness, and prosperity and be able to look at those factors with contentment and satisfaction. Overall well-being, in simpler terms, is feeling good about one's posi...
08/03/2024
In this episode, we delve into a universal human experience: anger. But fear not! We're not just exploring the problem; we're diving into solutions. Get ready for an enlightening journey as we uncover practical strategies rooted in Buddhist wisdom to tame the flames of anger and cultivate inner peace. Listen by visiting,
Episode 192 - Solving Anger with Dharma In this episode, we delve into a universal human experience: anger. But fear not! We're not just exploring the problem; we're diving into solutions. Get ready for an enlightening journey as we uncover practical strategies rooted in Buddhist wisdom to tame the flames of anger and cultivate inner peac...
07/03/2024
We can't underestimate the good we can do as an individual...by giving love, kindness or material aid, rescuing the vulnerable creatures, or even showing appreciation. There's no time to play it small. 🙏
02/03/2024
So true and so easy to do!
A lot of people just need someone to be kind and loving to them right now
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01/03/2024
Jo is teaching classes.
Important Announcement Virtual Classes with JoAnn Fox start this Saturday, March 2nd! You can enroll any time! What: An ongoing study program to practice the entire path of Buddhism. Join us at any point! When: Saturdays 10 am EST Why: People often have to study Buddhism in a piecemeal fashion. JoAnn participated in a vir...
30/11/2023
New episode:
Buddhism for Everyone - Buddhist podcast, courses, and coaching for everyone. Buddhist podcast, courses, and coaching for everyone.
31/10/2023
Happy Halloween from Beauty, Cuddles, and Little Flame.
02/10/2023
Wow
Meet 'Dogxim,' the world's first known dog-fox hybrid-and a genetic oddity "What a strange hybrid beast!" When first found, the animal was a mystery, showing traits common in both dogs and foxes.
New episode is out! Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts or at BuddhismForEveryone.com. Tackling our greatest defilement first helps us in two ways. First, we can open up so much more peace and joy in our lives. We also remove a major obstacle to spiritual growth. This approach acknowledges that we all have deeply ingrained habits that hinder our progress toward liberation and mental peace. It takes courage and vulnerability to take responsibility like this, especially if it’s creating a big mess in our lives or affecting others.
How to work with your greatest defilements first
The practice starts with self-awareness. We identify the habit causing us the most difficulties or suffering. Perhaps it is a delusion like jealousy that is currently very strong, like a thorn raking through our hearts. Or it is a habit that frequently bothers us. Through mindfulness, we observe how the habit is triggered. We also try to understand the consequences it brings.
Once revealed through mindfulness and self-reflection, our greatest defilement can then become a target, something we gradually work on as we gather spiritual tools. If it’s anger, for example, one can find Buddhist teachings focusing on anger or seek therapy to address it. There are several episodes of this podcast dedicated to working on anger, for example. We can't expect to solve our greatest defilement right away. However, we take a huge step toward peace just by becoming aware and taking responsibility for it.
This is Kitty, Missy Fox’s soul mate dog. She thinks he is ”so cute, it’s a crime. Someone call the police.” Do you agree? From Episode 178.
Buddhism for Everyone with JoAnn Fox Buddhism for Everyone is a podcast with JoAnn Fox that supports a community of spiritual warriors.
New espisode is out! In this episode we look at the practice of wisdom for inner peace and happiness. Hear it wherever you get your podcasts, or listen online at buddhismforeveryone.com. In particular, this refers to wisdom realizing the true nature of reality. Little by little we touch reality as we gain wisdom. We come to understand why we suffer, where our problems truly come from, and how to solve our problems inwardly. Buddha's guidance remains as practical for his followers today as it was when he first shared it. This is a journey of finding peace and understanding, accessible to all who seek it.
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