The Robert Beatty Podcast

In Love There is rRoom for Everything

This episode invites listeners to embrace presence and mindfulness. The host shares the poem On Being a Person by William Stafford, inspiring reflections on being present and aware in our everyday lives. Amidst life’s fleeting experiences, the discussion highlights the beauty of mindfulness and the wonder of existence.
Listeners are encouraged tto realize that in love there is room for everything.  The Five Hindrances are described and understood to not be obstacles, but rather the very fabric of awakening.
A touching story about Kimberly Ransom’s remarkable life journey and contributions to art and music is shared, demonstrating resilience and creativity. Kimberly's song Almost Time is shared
The episode closes with a mindful meditation, urging listeners to appreciate the transience of life and the fullness found in empty moments. A beautiful reminder of the preciousness of human contact and the transformative power of being fully present.

A Loving and Kind Meditation for Our Challenging Times

In this episode, listeners are invited to embark on a journey of self-discovery and compassion. Through a series of guided meditations and reflections, the episode explores the omnipresent awareness that requires no effort and the realization that each moment of awakening is perfectly timed and prepared for, possibly even across lifetimes. Listeners are encouraged to extend love and compassion to themselves and others, acknowledging the interconnections of all beings.
The narration invites listeners to imagine themselves at their own birth, welcomed with unconditional love and the wisdom of lifetimes. It challenges them to see the beauty in every person, including friends, neutral acquaintances, and even perceived enemies, understanding that these individuals reflect themselves. Through this lens of interbeing, listeners learn to hold others in compassion with the realization that there is no separateness, only a shared journey.
The episode concludes with a story about seeing beauty in others like a true monk, suggesting that the ultimate path to enlightenment is recognizing inner beauty and offering silent appreciation. This transformation leads listeners to a state of luminous equanimity, where love is abundant, and every breath is an opportunity to be present and extend positivity to the entire universe. Story from Tales of a Magic Monastery by Theophane the Monk 

Embracing the Present: The Practice of No Practice

In this enlightening episode, we delve into the concepts of presence and mindfulness through the soothing words of Oriah Mountain Dreamer's poem 'Prelude'. Listeners are invited to explore how being fully present and compassionate in everyday interactions can transform their perception of life.Join us as we discuss the essence of mindfulness as suggested in the Satipatthana Sutra, and how the integration of simple mantras with breathwork can enhance concentration and ease. Discover the liberating idea of 'doing nothing' as a mindful practice of unfolding into our true nature, leading to a life of contentment and grace. This episode encourages you to let go of striving for self-improvement and embrace the beauty of simply being, allowing love and contentment to naturally guide your actions and thoughts.

When Somebody Deeply Listens to You: John Fox Mindfulness with Love is Truly Deep Listening

In this episode, we are greeted with the serene backdrop of the Columbia River Gorge as the host introduces a theme that resonates deeply with the essence of human connection. Reading a heartfelt poem by John Fox, the speaker emphasizes the profound impact of being truly heard and understood.Listeners are invited to explore mindfulness and love as intertwined practices. The host shares insights from personal experiences and teachings, including a powerful incantation from Atum Okane. This episode encourages embracing the present moment, allowing the body to breathe naturally, and cultivating compassion for oneself and others.As the episode unfolds, we are reminded of the beauty found in deep listening, the dance of awareness with each breath, and the gentle embrace of our wandering thoughts with love. Join the host on a journey towards awakening compassion and mindfulness, offering a unique perspective on the practice of living fully in the present.

The Small Ruby and a mediation that indicates when 10, 20 an d30 minutes have passed.

Join Robert Beatty of Portland as he recites "The Small Ruby" by Kabir.  Music created by Saffire Bouchelerion. 
The small ruby represents the central longing of all humans ,wholeness or completion which can only be found within.
 
This meditation is perfect if you want to sit for 10, 20 , or 30 minutes as there is a gong at ten minute intervals. 

"All The World's A Stage, and all the men and women are merely players" Shakespeare

Join us in this insightful episode as we delve into the profound teachings hidden within Shakespeare's timeless words, exploring life as a journey where every individual plays multiple roles. We uncover the mysterious wonder of our physical existence and the ever-present consciousness that witnesses this play.
Through the simplicity of breathing and present moment awareness, we learn to embrace and inhabit our bodies fully, acknowledging the vibrant life within. Discover techniques that can help anchor you in the now, from observing the breath to utilizing mantras and intentions for happiness and presence.
Learn how to embrace and relinquish identification with the wandering mind and find awakening in everyday moments, as we explore the concepts of anicca (impermanence), dukkha (suffering), and anatta (non-self). This episode invites you to deepen your practice of mindfulness and presence, fostering equanimity and clear awareness in all aspects of life.

Journey Through the Garden of the Heart

This episode begins with a new poem by Hal McCartor read by Robert Beatty. It addresses in the simplest of language the experience of no-self so central to Buddhism. 
At 30 minutes Robert guides you in a meditation called the Garden of the Heart. You discover that there is a roadside garden with your name on the gate. All the kind and generous actions of your lifetime are blossoming here in an infinite display of flowers. you can pick bouquets for yourself and everyone else you wish to ext4end your love to. This is a practice you can return to again and again.  

Embracing Mindfulness and Present Awareness

Join Robert Beatty on a journey into mindfulness and awareness as we explore profound teachings and poetry that illuminate the nature of the mind. Delve into ancient wisdom from Lao Tzu and reflections on the impermanence of life. Discover how to dissolve mental vexations by embracing non-attachment and quiet acceptance, offering insights into finding peace and clarity within oneself.
This episode reflects on the teachings of the Buddha and the transformative power of staying rooted in the present moment. Learn about cultivating mindfulness, love, and compassion, as well as practical steps to nurture wholesome mental states amid life's constant flux.

Embracing the Power of Allowing: A Path to Mindful Freedom

In this episode, Robert Beatty guides us to explore the profound concept of 'allowing' as he begins with reading Dana Foulds poem  'Allow.' The following meditation guides us to embrace all of life's moments—painful, pleasant, weak, or fearful—and accept them for what they are. Through the practice of choiceless awareness, we learn the power of simply being present and the freedom it brings.
Join Robert in his meditation room and open to an intention to allow. He discuss the traditional strategies for awakening, such as focusing on the breath, and delve into the mystery of mindful awareness. This exploration reveals that freedom isn't an unattainable goal but a continuous experience at every stage of our practice.
Embark on a journey within, imagining a golden shape at the center of your heart, symbolizing awakening and wholeness.  We reflect on moments of love and use them as conduits to channel compassion and healing into every part of our being. As we nourish our deepest parts with love, we emerge as vessels for universal love and understanding.
This episode encourages us to recognize the present moment as it is and let go of resistance, allowing both pain and pleasure to coexist. As we navigate life's vicissitudes, we are reminded to breathe in happiness and breathe out awakening, carrying the truth of our golden self throughout our day.

Awakening through Seeing, Hearing, Sitting and Touching:

This Guided Meditation by Robert Beatty introduces the listener to the teachings of the Venerable Taungpulu Sayadaw.
Robert spent a week with Ven Taungpulu Sayadaw over 44 years ago.  Getting a one week visa to Burma was almost impossible at that time.  
Robert ordained as a novice monk and spent five days in intensive practice.  The practice was very different from that of usual Mindfulness teachings at the time.  Robert was instructed to spend every waking moment attending to one of the following:
Seeing 
Hearing
Sitting and Touching.
The fifth day practice consisted of a slow rotation between these sense doors.
This is an illuminating practice making presence and lostness in the trances of the wandering mind very obvious.
 
 
 

An Invitation to Awakening and for Living With the Realities of Life: with music

Atum O'Kane was the founder and director of the Spiritual Guidance Wisdom School. He passed away recently. The first section of this recording is an invocation that came to him while sitting with his students in Padmasambhava's Cave in Bhutan.  
The central section of the recording is a teaching from the Buddha known as "The Five Daily Recollections.
The verbal presentation is offered by Robert Beatty.
The music was created by Saffire Bouchelion.
Both live in Portland Oregon. 

It Was Like This: You Were Happy a Poem by Jane Hirschfeld

Robert Beatty performs this poem to the original music by Saffire Bouchelion
An exploration of life's constant and utterly out of control nature.
The poles of life alternate and contentment arises from acceptance. 

Embracing the Present: A Journey Through Aging, Sickness, Death and Karma

Robert Beatty leads this invocation and Reflection
The Invocation comes from Atum Okane who recently passed away. One day he sat with a group of students for a long time in Padmasambhava's cave in Bhutan.  The next day he shared with his students that this invocation had come to him in the cave.   
Drawing from the teachings of Buddha 2,600 years ago, we delve into the great mantra of truth, reflecting on the inevitable truths of human existence: aging, sickness, and death. This episode encourages us to intuitively embrace these truths, rather than intellectualize them, in order to fully experience the living moment.
Through the exploration of karma and intentional actions, we are reminded of our intrinsic connection to our deeds and their consequences. Join us as we journey into this introspective meditation, aimed at revealing the profundity of simply being in the present moment.

Embracing the Present: A Journey into Mindful Awareness

In this enlightening episode, we delve into the essence of meditation, exploring the practice of being fully present in each moment. The episode challenges the common misconception that meditation is about self-improvement, offering instead a perspective of acceptance and awareness.
Listeners are guided through a reflective meditation, encouraging them to embrace their natural state of being awake to sensations, thoughts, and emotions. Drawing inspiration from the teachings of Ajahn Chah and the Buddha, the episode emphasizes the beauty of simply being and the spontaneous nature of awareness.
Through gentle guidance, the episode invites listeners to notice the aliveness within their bodies, the rhythm of their breath, and the miracle of awareness. By resting in the present moment, the episode reveals how mindfulness and love intertwine, allowing us to dissolve into the life that already exists.
Join us as we journey into the heart of mindfulness, where the simple act of being becomes a profound practice of connection and presence.

The Divine Encounter: Reverend Baumgartner's Awakening

In this captivating episode, we delve into the life of Reverend Calvin Baumgartner, a passionate preacher whose Sunday sermons ignite the hearts of his congregation. Known for his heartfelt connection with God, Calvin is faced with a life-altering decision when representatives from the Evangelical Broadcasters Network offer him a platform to reach millions.
However, an unexpected visitor challenges Calvin's understanding of faith, presenting him with profound truths that transform his perspective on religion. As Calvin grapples with the weight of his newfound enlightenment, he must choose between the comfort of his established life and the radical path of spiritual awakening.
Join us as we explore Reverend Baumgartner's journey of self-discovery, faith, and courage in the face of divine revelation. This episode offers a thought-provoking exploration of the essence of spirituality and the true meaning of following one's calling.