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Zen at the Sharp End

Mark Westmoquette

This is the podcast about how to turn difficult people and relationships into your best teachers. In each episode we'll be exploring different varieties of people, relationships and situations that we find irritating, difficult or painful. Together with a number of Zen friends, I'll be discussing how the practices of Buddhism and mindfulness can help us see our difficult people – in arenas as diverse as fellow commuters, the workplace, neighbours and family – as troublesome buddhas, our greatest teachers.
Non-violent communication - with Claralynn NunamakerFebruary 29, 2024
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Is that so? - with Steve JamesJanuary 18, 2024
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Troublesome encounters in the dream world - with Charlie MorleyOctober 31, 2023
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Everyone is essentially a troublesome buddha! - with MattSeptember 28, 2023
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Coming face-to-face with money, wealth and finances - with Spencer ShermanAugust 24, 2023
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How to avoid being emotionally highjacked - with Geshe NamdakJuly 25, 2023
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Storylines, identity, race and transformation - with Rehena HarilallJune 21, 2023
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Ah-un Meditation - Energising The Hara (Belly)May 26, 2023
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Troublesome auditions, conductors and orchestras - with Evan WilliamsMay 25, 2023
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Guided Loving Kindness MeditationApril 20, 2023
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The importance of practising loving kindness - with Frank CookeApril 20, 2023
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Releasing ourselves from the prisons of our own making - with Sandy Rinko-an ChubbMarch 22, 2023
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Fostering a safe space for creativity - with Shelley AlbrichFebruary 27, 2023
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Accepting everyone, wherever they are - with Bradley Jinaiyo NussbaumJanuary 16, 2023
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Spending time with family over Christmas - with Mark WestmoquetteDecember 14, 2022
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Being a parent – with Birgitte DosanjhNovember 15, 2022
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Troublesome politicians and climate activism - with Satya RobynOctober 14, 2022
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Don't distract me from my important spiritual practice! - with Matt Shinkai KaneSeptember 12, 2022
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The importance of being truly heard - with Dr. Russell RazzaqueAugust 16, 2022
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Suddenly a lifetime of resentment shows up - with Wendy Shinyo HaylettJuly 14, 2022
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The troublesome self – with Bhante VannyapamsaJune 15, 2022
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Surrendering to the physicality of the experience - with Jason ChristopherMay 24, 2022
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When you recognise that you enjoy the feeling of getting angry - with Pete CherryApril 21, 2022
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Transforming anger into compassion - with Scott SnibbeMarch 14, 2022
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The troublesome self - with Melanie SinclairFebruary 28, 2022
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