Guided Meditations & Talks

Last Updated on January 17, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov

Today’s podcast episode covers the topic of awareness and it’s role in our lives. Although awareness itself is a powerful tool, it is best coupled with wise action that follows.

30 Day Meditation Challenge – https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge

Sitting Group – https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/sit

Story of Kisa Gotami – https://www.turningwheel.org.uk/buddhist_stories/kisa-gotami-and-the-mustard-seed/

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Last Updated on November 26, 2025 by Matthew Sockolov

Today we cover the important teaching of the Five Aggregates.

https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/study/khandha.html

https://suttacentral.net/sn35.28/en/bodhi?reference=none&highlight=false

Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge

Begin Again Class: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/begin-again

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Last Updated on November 21, 2025 by Matthew Sockolov

Today’s guided meditation investigates using metta, or loving-kindness, as a concentration practice. I recommend listening to the talk first that goes with this episode!

Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge

Begin Again Class: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/begin-again

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Last Updated on November 21, 2025 by Matthew Sockolov

Today we talk about using metta as a concentration practice. This talk goes with the guided meditation on using metta as concentration. You can also read about this practice at https://oneminddharma.com/metta-concentration.

https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an05/an05.027.than.html

https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an08/an08.063.than.html

https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an05/an05.028.than.html

Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge

Begin Again Class: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/begin-again

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Last Updated on November 15, 2025 by Matthew Sockolov

Today’s talk is about the practice of sila, or ethical conduct. We’ll look at the traditional understanding, and the practical applications.

https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an04/an04.099.than.html

Meditation Challenge: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/meditation-challenge

Begin Again Class: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/begin-again

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