Turning: Everyday Buddhism

Turning: Everyday Buddhism

Author: Wendy Shinyo Haylett Language: English Episodes: 50
You might find yourself wondering how ancient Buddhist principles could possibly fit into the rush of a modern workday or the quiet complexities of your personal relationships. Everyday Buddhism: Making Everyday Better explores exactly that, without pretense or esoteric jargon. Hosted by Wendy Shinyo Haylett, who brings her perspective as an author, teacher, and behavioral coach, each conversation feels like a practical dialogue. The ideas discussed aren't about retreating from the world, but about engaging with it more skillfully and with less personal turmoil. You'll hear how mindfulness and compassion translate into actionable strategies for dealing with stress, communication breakdowns, and the general noise of daily life. This podcast treats Buddhist teachings as a lived experience, offering reflections and methods that feel immediately applicable. Whether you're well-versed in spirituality or simply curious, Wendy’s guidance is grounded and clear, focusing on the tangible ways these age-old insights can create more space and resilience. Tune in for a thoughtful companion on the path to making each day a little more manageable and meaningful.
Episodes
Everyday Buddhism 102 - Encore of The Boundless Heart of Bodhicitta [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:28
In the spirit of the holiday season, I am re-releasing a popular episode from 2019: The Boundless Heart - Bodhicitta. It is my wish that we all try to practice being a Bodhisattva during this holiday season … Starting wi…
Everyday Buddhism 101 - Words From My Teachers Episode 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:40
In this episode of Words From My Teachers, an Everyday Buddhism podcast, I am reading the first five chapters from The Center Within by Rev. Gyomay Kubose: Awareness A Shining Star Buddha Nature and Gassho Buddhism Is Ev…
Everyday Buddhism 100 - Words From My Teachers Episode 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:24
Introducing Words From My Teachers, a premium, weekly Everyday Buddhism podcast. Words From My Teachers features readings from the books written by and about my teachers from the Bright Dawn Center of Oneness Buddhism an…
Everyday Buddhism 99 - Introducing Words From My Teachers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:37
Introducing Words From My Teachers, a premium, weekly Everyday Buddhism podcast. Words From My Teachers features readings from the books written by and about my teachers from the Bright Dawn Center of Oneness Buddhism an…
Everyday Buddhism 98 - The Wonder of Small Things with James Crews [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:05
What a delight it is to have James Crews joining me for a conversation about the book, The Wonder of Small Things: Poems of Peace & Renewal, which he edited. James is the author of the essay collection, Kindness Will Sav…
Everyday Buddhism 97 - War, Anger, and Propaganda with Gemma Naturkach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:38
I am very happy to share the wisdom of Gemma Naturkach, a member of our Everyday Buddhism Community and Sangha. I asked Gemma to join me for a conversation on the podcast, after listening to her share her reflections and…
Everyday Buddhism 96 - Householder Koans with Roshi Eve Myonen Marko [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:48
I am delighted to share this conversation with Roshi Eve Myonen Marko about The Book of Householder Koans: Waking Up in the Land of Attachments, which she co-wrote with Roshi Wendy Egyoku Nakao. It was released in 2020 b…
Everyday Buddhism 94 - Soul Boom with Rainn Wilson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:05
I am thrilled to share this conversation with Rainn Wilson—Yes, that guy … the actor best known for his role as Dwight Schrute in The Office. In the conversation we talk about his recent book, Soul Boom: Why We Need a Sp…