Explore every episode of the podcast The Sunday Sit
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| 2/2/25- Persistence and Practice in Difficult Times with Wendy Block | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:58:46 | |
A dharma talk on cultivating a healthy desire for a calm, clear, centered, and focused mind.
Featuring texts from Thanissaro Bhikkhu https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/339101.Thanissaro_Bhikkhu Metta Forest Monastery | |||
| 1/26/25- Brad Gibson on Development of Wisdom | 31 Jan 2025 | 00:56:18 | |
Brad Gibson comes to our guest speaker this week from Long Beach Meditation. For more info, follow the links below.
https://www.instagram.com/longbeachmeditation/ https://www.facebook.com/LongBeachMeditation Youtube | |||
| 1/19/25- Freedom of Mindfulness in the Midst of Change & Turbulence with David Le | 21 Jan 2025 | 01:35:37 | |
The first part of this recording features a 30 minute guided meditation from David Le. Following that is a open discussion from our in-person and online sangha. Metta to all this week. | |||
| 1/12/25- Caring During These Times: An EcoSangha Talk on Interdependence with Cayce Howe and Cate Swigart | 13 Jan 2025 | 01:05:36 | |
A timely dharma talk in light of the recent California wildfires.
Here is the link for World Central Kitchen as mentioned in the discussion. For aid and donations, please join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/sundaysitlongbeach/ | |||
| 6/18/23- From the Archives: Wise Effort and Intention w/ Wendy Block | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:44:46 | |
We'll periodically be uploading from our rich archives at Sunday Sit. Please enjoy this week's offering from Wendy Block on how to apply wise intentions in your meditation practice. | |||
| 12/29/24- Drawing Wisdom from Joy and Suffering w/ Cayce Howe | 30 Dec 2024 | 00:45:55 | |
They both start in the same place. | |||
| Transcendent Insight: Integrating Shamatha and Vipassana with Cayce Howe | 04 Jul 2025 | 00:59:39 | |
Recorded at Sacred Roots in Long Beach, Ca. on 6/29/25
Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
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| Don't Meditate: Tilopa's Six Nails with Franz Manfredi | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:52:02 | |
Recorded on 6/8/25 Amazed and inspired by the depth and beautiful diversity of the Dharma, Franz studies under the expert guidance of Jokai Blackwell Roshi (Soto Zen) and Dzogchen master James Low. Franz teaches weekly classes and retreats at Long Beach Meditation. Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
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| 3/23/25- Working with the Four Foundations of Mindfulness with Wendy Block | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:48:22 | |
"The Mule Got Drunk and Lost in Heaven" | |||
| 3/9/25-Foundations of Buddhism with Cayce Howe | 19 Mar 2025 | 01:23:00 | |
Here is the recording of the first class in Cayce Howe's Foundations in Buddhism course. Recorded at Sacred Roots Holistic Healing Center in Long Beach. | |||
| From the archives: 3/19/17- Minding the Mind w/ Cayce Howe | 13 Mar 2025 | 01:00:41 | |
Just noticing what is as it is. | |||
| 3/2/25- Freedom of Mindfulness in the midst of changes & turbulence: Part 3 with David Le | 05 Mar 2025 | 01:37:29 | |
The first 30 minutes of this talk is a guided meditation from David Le followed by a continuing discussion on freedom of mindfulness. Enjoy and be well. | |||
| 2/23/25- The Heart of Care and Care of the Heart: Uncovering What's Already There with Elliott Law and Robert Lurye | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:54:30 | |
We are graced this week with two wonderful guest speakers and a rich conversation on the nature of caring. We explore the natural essence of care—being present rather than absent, awake rather than drifting, and deeply attentive with both mind and heart to ourselves, others, and the world, drawing on insights from ancient teachings and modern science. | |||
| 2/16/25- Part 2: Freedom of Mindfulness in the Midst of Change & Turbulence with David Le | 19 Feb 2025 | 01:35:26 | |
The first part of this talk is a guided meditation by teacher David Le followed by a group dharma talk continuing on the topic of mindfulness from David's previous talk on here. Enjoy and be well. | |||
| 2/9/25- The Buddha and the Con: How the Dharma Can Safeguard our Connection to Truth with Cayce Howe | 11 Feb 2025 | 01:04:02 | |
A timely Dharma talk with Cayce Howe based on this blog post here:
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| 6/1/25- Lessons from Atisha's LoJong Slogans, Part 2 with Cayce Howe | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:59:17 | |
Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
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| 5/25/25- Lessons from Atisha's LoJong Slogans, Part 1 with Cayce Howe | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:56:37 | |
Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
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| Guided Meditation- Loving Kindness (metta) w/ Cayce Howe | 22 May 2025 | 00:43:33 | |
Cayce takes guides you through an entire Loving Kindness or metta meditation. | |||
| 5/11/25- The Third Foundation of Mindfulness: States of Mind with Wendy Block | 13 May 2025 | 00:57:59 | |
What to do with those uninvited thoughts and feelings? | |||
| 4/27/25- Beyond Individualism: How personal practice supports collective well-being with Cayce Howe | 02 May 2025 | 00:44:14 | |
You are the water buffalo. | |||
| From the Archives: 3/24/24- The Phena (Foam) Sutta w/ Wendy Block | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:56:33 | |
Here is the sutta that Wendy refers to in her talk- https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn22/sn22.095.than.html | |||
| 4/6/25- Sound Points to Awareness with David Le and Bob Incitti | 09 Apr 2025 | 01:41:27 | |
The talk will include a sound bath with Bob Incitti. Using sounds as a pointer to awareness, which then can shine light into everyday's activities. Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom. | |||
| From 3/9/25- Ultimate Truth and Resilience with Cayce Howe | 04 Apr 2025 | 00:59:19 | |
How wisdom can strengthen our compassion.
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| What is Happiness? A Dharma Perspective with Cayce Howe | 24 Jul 2025 | 01:01:57 | |
Recorded on 7/20/25 at Sacred Roots in Long Beach. Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
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| The Dharma of Relationships, Part 1 with Wendy Block | 04 Jan 2026 | 01:00:09 | |
Recorded at Sacred Roots in Long Beach, Ca. on 12/28/25
Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
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| GUIDED MEDITATION: David Le on Awareness in Daily Activities | 04 Jan 2026 | 01:30:29 | |
Recorded on 12/21 at Sacred Roots in Long Beach. The first 30 minutes of this recording is a guided meditation led by David Le followed by a full group discussion. | |||
| Generosity: with Robert Lurye and Elliot Law | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:55:49 | |
Giving and receiving as a way to cultivate wellbeing and openness in daily life. Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
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| Radical Acceptance with Brad Gibson | 04 Dec 2025 | 00:58:10 | |
Recorded on 11/30/25 at Sacred Roots in Long Beach.
Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
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| Using Sound Bath and Everyday Noises as pointer to Awareness and the Present with David Le and Bob Incitti | 04 Nov 2025 | 01:40:19 | |
Recorded on 10/19/25 at Sacred Roots in Long Beach. Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes is a meditation with some guidance with a Dharma talk following. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
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| Love is a Battlefield with Franz Manfredi | 08 Sep 2025 | 01:00:42 | |
A battle rages in the heart of every person. This battlefield of our heart is the source of all the battlefields in the world. A discussion of the 4 Immeasurables and their enemies, near and far. Amazed and inspired by the depth and beautiful diversity of the Dharma, Franz studies under the expert guidance of Jokai Blackwell Roshi (Soto Zen) and Dzogchen master James Low. Franz teaches weekly classes and retreats at Long Beach Meditation. Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
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| Journaling as a Technique for Witnessing and Awareness with David Le and Kevin Clothier | 28 Aug 2025 | 01:41:03 | |
Recorded at Sacred Roots in Long Beach, Ca on 8/24/25. This episode begins with an extended guided meditation followed by a journaling workshop. Please enjoy and be well.
Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
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| Happiness and Desire for Happiness on the Path of Practice with Wendy Block | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:56:25 | |
Recorded at Sacred Roots in Long Beach, CA on 8/10/25 Additional resource mentioned in this talk- Vajriana for a modern life videoSunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
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| The Compassion Deficit: Why do we see its decline and how can we revive it? with Cayce Howe | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:57:22 | |
Recorded on 8/3/25 at Sacred Roots Holistic Healing in Long Beach, Ca. Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
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