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Translator/teacher Ken McLeod provides spiritual practitioners with the essence of Buddhist practice. Ken is noted for his ability to present profound teachings and practices in clear straightforward language free from the myths and cultural overlays that make many Eastern teachings difficult to understand. These podcasts are a sampling of the 300+ recordings, some with transcripts, freely available at UnfetteredMind.org under Teachings. Our website also has dozens of original articles and translations of Buddhist texts.

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Acting and Resting in Attention

2021/10/09

Bringing attention into actions as the eightfold path’s core practice (from Eightfold Path 2), questions on concentration and attention, how meditation increases attention, and emotional energy.

A Practice For Releasing Emotional Reactions

2021/09/07

Instruction in five-step method of releasing from Thich Naht Hanh based on bare attention and the four foundations of mindfulness

Resting, Energy, and Sentient Beings

2021/08/31

Consequences of ignoring what arises from meditation; what is meant by sentient beings are infinite, I vow to save them all

Addiction

2021/08/24

Questions on alcohol, pornography, and shame.

Chö and Opening To Experience

2021/08/17

Origins of Chö from the Diamond Sutra; Machik Labdron and Padampa Sangye; definition of Chö as creating difficult experiences and developing the ability to experience them completely

Practice variations

2021/08/10

Which form of meditation is recommended, using sounds or music during meditation, and interacting with people as a type of practice

Buddhist schools and retreats

2021/08/03

Questions on whether one tradition is better than another and what are the benefits to doing a three-year retreat.

Buddhism: Pragmatic Perspectives

2021/07/27

Questions on the relationship between idealism and pragmatism, vegetarianism, and monastic life.

Buddhist Concepts Pt. 2

2021/07/20

Three jewels, roots guru, empowerments

Buddhist Concepts Pt. 1

2021/07/13

Buddhism and creativity, reincarnation, mind having no beginning, and equanimity and manipulation

Antidote for Different Notions of Self

2021/07/06

Five skandhas, twelve sense fields, eighteen elements, twelve links, four truths, time.

Compassion, A Natural Response

2021/06/29

Tong len (taking and sending) and compassion

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4.6 out of 5

104 reviews

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Portland Forest 2022/03/21

Unfettered Mind : Ken McLeod

Ken McLeod’s teachings are offered in such a way that, at least for me, you feel met and respected wherever you are in your meditation practice and yo...

★★★★★

mikeindover 2017/03/14

Interesting approach to the Dharma

Ken McLeod's podcasts form a nice complement to other teachers' approaches. I read the one very critical review that stated Ken seemed to be aloof an...

★★★★★

Brandon Shortlife 2012/10/30

Grateful

No teacher is for everyone. This one has done wonders for me. Through listening to the podcasts and practicing the meditations described, I have learn...

★★☆☆☆

JNP43 2015/03/07

volume problem.

soo quiet.

★★★★★

Go-completely-open-right-now. 2012/07/15

How can I experience this and be at peace at the same time?

This body of work is invaluable. Through his work, Ken has shown me what is possible and I am forever grateful. The Sutra Sessions are a good place to...

★★★★★

Bobbym17 2012/07/06

My favorite podcast!

This is not just for Buddhists but for any person looking for explanations on how to navigate through life!

★★★★★

Halflotus 2012/06/29

Best Buddhust podcast

Open your heart and listen to the wisdom. Your experience can grow and flourish like never before. Mine did. :D

★★★★★

Altucher 2009/08/14

walking on clouds

It took me a little while to get into Ken McLeod's style of working with students, but I'm glad I stayed with it because there's depth, compassion and...

★★★★★

Bodhi2B 2009/02/17

LUCID, DIRECT, HELPFUL

Ken McLeod has a talent for translating the culturally encrypted teachings of Tibetan Buddhism into fresh, useful practice techniques, easily employed...

★★☆☆☆

minnieiva 2009/08/04

Difficult to connect with Mr. McLeod

I listened with an open mind and felt that Mr. McLeod held himself above his listeners--an attitude of "I know and you don't and therefore your questi...

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