Dive Deep Into Reality With Sam

Hey all!In Buddhism, there is a strong foundation in the idea that suffering is all around us. Suffering (or discomfort/ unpleasantness) arises from desiring something to be different than how it currently is. Essentially, resisting the present moment. When we get attached to a certain idea, place, person or situation, and it doesn't play out how we want it, this is the seed of disappointment or unpleasantness according to Buddhist thought. While it sounds pretty bleak, there's actually an exciting part of the teaching. There's a way out of this suffering! There are practices we can explore, to allow us more ease and peacefulness in the face of disappointment and in the face of things "not working out". This week I have Luke Anderson on the show, sharing his journey through the practice of Qi Gong. Qi Gong is a practice that can help us align with the present moment and the energetic life force that resides both within us, and outside of us. Luke has a deep journey to share and has re