Was the Buddha a god, a legend… or simply a human being who walked through the same chaos we do? Roshi Joan Halifax talks about the Buddha as a human being born into instability, woke up in the middle of suffering, and died in a fractured political world.

Turns out the Buddha was about 2,600 years ahead of the rest of us when it comes to challenging norms about caste and gender while affirming equality. Venerable Ajahn Canda walks through the Suttas where the Buddha quietly dismantled the social ladder of his day.

What if everything AI will ever be is still nothing compared to what you already are? Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche unpacks the Three Kayas, draws a striking contrast between artificial intelligence and innate awareness, and shares the Three-Moment Method.

What did the Buddha actually teach, and why does it still matter today? Bhante Buddharakkhita, founder and abbot of ‪Uganda Buddhist Center‬ explains the Buddha not as a distant myth, but as a human being who awakened and showed what is possible for all of us.

Trying to “fix” your mind might be why it won’t settle. So what actually works? In Episode 38 of Vibe with Venerables, Bhante Aggacitta introduces Open Mindfulness, a practical approach you can use anytime, anywhere, and even with your eyes open.

Instead of complicated techniques or retreat-only practices, Bhante breaks down what can actually be practiced in daily life for those of us at work, in traffic, or just trying to keep it together.