In this podcast Jamie and Martin discuss the importance of working with the emotions, not only as a way to better emotional health but also as a training vehicle to a greater transformation beyond the confines of a limited version of the self.

In this episode Jamie and Martin discuss the act of walking in meditation, and how movement helps us to connect with the body and in turn the present moment.  Walking is discussed as a practice in several of the Buddhost schools, as well as other religions and spiritual ways of life.  Other aspects of the discussion include Wu-wei (non-intentional action), and walking as part of the pilgrims journey.

In this episode Jamie and Martin discuss the important topic of practicing mindfulness in everyday life.  Topics range from using mindfulness in everyday tasks, to interpersonal mindfulness and working with the emotions.

In this episode Jamie and Martin discuss the emergence of the compassionate heart in Buddhist training, uncovering what is intrinsic to every sentient being and fundamental our Buddhanature.  Discussion also covers the recent adoption of compassion training in western psychotherapy.

In this episode Jamie and Martin discuss the construct of a meditational retreat, both in general terms as well as from their own personal experience.

Discussion includes; what a retreat is, why one would attend, the importance of silence, keeping to a time schedule and the transformational effect this has on our inner life.  

In this episode Jamie Shavdia and Martin Goodson discuss what mindfulness is actually for, and how the context for Mindfulness varies considerably depending on whether it is cultivated towards religious or therapeutic ends.  They also discuss the effects on perception which can result when glimpses of no-mind arise.

This time Jamie and Martin discuss whether Mindfulness is a technique or a way of life? What defines the state of mindful awareness? How is this state attained? 

In between they take in a short history of Mindfulnes- based-therapy in recent times, the Buddha's teaching of 'No-I' and ask where next for a Mindfulness practice?

In this wide ranging discussion therapist Jamie Shavdia & Zen Gateway co-founder Martin Goodson discuss the nature of consciousness, realisation of one's own mortality, compassion, Zen Buddhism, therapy and Alan Partridge.

You can read Jamie's article on realisation of mortality, around which the conversation is based, here.