Best TWiM Podcasts (2025)

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Podcast- THE PATH TO NIBBANA by David Johnson 31:05

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Podcast which discusses the main points of The Path to Nibbana www.dhammasukha.orgBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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Buddhist Chants: Complete Collection by Bhante Kusala 44:24

7d ago44:24

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From Cover to Cover he chants his book on chanting. Follow along as he chants each sutta. Slow down the playback to follow easier. Book: DSMC Chanting Book: Buddhist Chants in English and Pali Available on Amazon Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.orgBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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From Yoga to Buddhism - My personal Journey -From India to the US 43:12

7d ago43:12

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Delson Armstrong Describes his personal journey from his teens through the ascetic and meditation practices wandering the streets of Rishikesh to later find the Buddha's path. June 29, 2025 Talk to a Yoga Graduating Class. Explaining his knowledge of Yoga and then introducing them to Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation…

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Day 2 'All the Taints' MN 2 -Hindrances!- Delson Armstrong 1:00:20

7d ago1:00:20

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Delson describes all of the types of hindrances one runs across and how they are handled using sutta MN 2. July 8, 2025 Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.orgBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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Day 1 Adv Retreat July 7-13 AN 3.32 To Ananda -The Mind Stilled 20:00

7d ago20:00

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Day 1 Adv Retreat AN 3.32 To Ananda Where: Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.orgBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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335: Slip Slidin’ Away 50:25

12d ago50:25

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TWiM explains two strategies for bacterial competition for resources: by laying down a slippery lipid and pushing away competitors, or by breaking open cells with a spike, liberating essential nutrients. Become a patron of TWiM. Links for this episode: Secreting a slippery lipid (mBio) Lysing neighboring cells for nutrients (Science) Underwater hoc…

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June 29 AN 35.63 'Craving is a Partner' - Migala Sutta 41:32

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June 29, 2025 SN 35.63 Migala Sutta This sutta talks about the sense bases and delight that arises from them. Infatuation arises and all then the rest. Craving is a partner with the Sense bases and leads to suffering. www.dhammasukha.orgBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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Kirsten Jones- Guided -Metta and Letting Go of the 5 Aggregates-Kirsten Jones 44:34

16d ago44:34

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44 min. Lovingkindness Meditation --Letting Go of Self Kirsten JonesBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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June 22, 2025 AN 5.57 "Themes" Abhiṇhapaccavekkhitabbaṭhāna sutta 48:04

24d ago48:04

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This sutta reflects on the 5 "themes" -We are liable to Old age, sickness, death...parting from ones we hold dear and we are owners of our Kamma.By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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334: Fungal Smuggle 56:46

26d ago56:46

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TWiM describes how microbiological analysis of the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn has revealed an antimicrobial resistance reservoir and bioremediation potential, and fungicide resistance in Fusarium graminearum, the fungus recently smuggled into the US. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Michael Schmidt, and Petra Levin. Subscribe to TWiM (free) on Apple Podca…

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June 13 Day 8 Last Day of Retreat Advice with Delson Armstrong 41:25

29d ago41:25

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Delson advises what to do after the retreat.By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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June 10 Day 6- Formations to Feelings -Links Discussed with Delson Armstrong 1:02:51

29d ago1:02:51

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Delson discusses the first 6 links Ignorance, Formations, Consciousness, Mentality-Mentality, Contact, FeelingBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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June 7, Day 3 The Jhanas - with Delson Armstrong 1:15:53

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The 8 Jhanas, Two Types of JhanaBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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June 8 - Day 4- The Buddha's 12 Step Program to Enlightenment-Delson Armstrong 55:37

1M ago55:37

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Discussing the Upanisa Sutta and the 12 Transcendental Dependent Origination links.By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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June 9-Day 5-The Links of Suffering - Paticca Samupada Delson Armstrong 1:08:39

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The Craving links -Tanha, Upadana, Bhava, Dukkha Craving, Clinging, Becoming, SufferingBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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June 6 -Day 2 -First Day Blues-Origin of Hindrances 45:53

1M ago45:53

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Delson Armstrong June 6 "It's not so easy." Delson address Hindrances and the first full day of meditation. Donate: https://www.dhammasukha.org/shop-donations Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.dhammasukha.orgBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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333: When Mutualists Murder 58:20

1M ago58:20

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TWiM explains how a mutualistic model bacterium can become lethal in a non-symbiotic host, and engineering a kill switch into a tuberculosis vaccine for improved safety. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Michael Schmidt, Petra Levin and Michele Swanson. Subscribe to TWiM (free) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Android, RSS, or by email. Become a patron of TWiM…

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June 5, 2025 Day 1 Orientation for the 5-14th Retreat with Delson Armstrong-Why are you here? 54:50

1M ago54:50

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Delson addresses the question of why do you come for a retreat. This is the first night of the retreat.By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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May 25 2025 'All is Burning' Delson Armstrong 1:00:27

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Sutta SN 22.61 Burning All of the 5 aggregates are burning. Www. dhammasukha.org Delsonarmstrong.comBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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332: Fibromyalgia Pain and the Gut Microbiome 1:03:00

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TWiM explains a study of the unique and extreme microbial and chemical environment on the International Space Station, and the connection between the gut microbiome and pain in fibromyalgia. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Michael Schmidt, and Michele Swanson. Become a patron of TWiM. Music used on TWiM is composed and performed by Ronald Jenkees and us…

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May 18 Link of Bhava - What is it?: AN3.76 Bhava Sutta Delson Armstrong 50:33

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May 18, 2025 "Bhava" Delson Armstrong discusses the many meanings of the Pali word Bhava or otherwise known as Becoming, Existence or Habitual Tendencies.By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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331: Radar Love in Bacteria 46:41

3M ago46:41

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TWiM describes isolation of a novel bacterial species isolated from the China Space Station, and how a chemical radar allows bacteria to detect and kill predators. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Michael Schmidt, and Petra Levin. Guest Mark O. Martin. Become a patron of TWiM. Music used on TWiM is composed and performed by Ronald Jenkees and used with p…

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Apr 13 2025 AN 47.10 Inspiring Sign & SN 22.37 Ananda Sutta 39:39

3M ago39:39

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Talking about the proof for the 6Rs and the arising of all forms.By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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330: More mouth Microbiology 53:57

3M ago53:57

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TWiM explains how to recode E. coli so it uses only one stop codon, and an exploration of the mechanisms of bacterial adhesion within dental plaque. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Michael Schmidt, Petra Levin and Michele Swanson. Become a patron of TWiM. Music used on TWiM is composed and performed by Ronald Jenkees and used with permission. Links for …

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Apr 6 2025 AN 6.63 Penetrative Discourse -Delson Armstrong 1:18:24

3M ago1:18:24

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What is the actual origin of craving, of the world? Delson explains how trouble arises for us and its always up to us! www.dhammasukha.orgBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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Mar 30, 2025 MN 2 All the Taints -Talk with Delson Armstrong on Zoom Sunday Session 53:23

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Delson reads and explains sutta MN 2 All the Taints - This is how to handle and eliminate Hindrances to the meditation AND life.By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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Dissolving the Concept of Self with Metta-1 hr guided with Bell 1:01:12

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This is another guided meditation from Delson Armstrong whereby he takes you through the Metta meditation and subsequently ends with looking at the 5 aggregates and seeing their impersonality. Guided Meditation 1 hr with BellBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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Devouring Form and Remorse-Talk on the 5 aggregates and Remorse -Delson Armstrong 50:06

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Khandhasamyutta Sn 22.79 (7) Sutta for Mar 23rd Also AN 2.108 Remorseful dhammasukha.orgBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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329: Bacteria Hunt With Grappling Hooks 54:17

4M ago54:17

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TWiM explains Pasteur’s relentless hunt for microbes in the air, and how bacteria hunt for prey by ixotrophy - using grappling hooks! Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Michael Schmidt, Petra Levin and Michele Swanson. Become a patron of TWiM. Music used on TWiM is composed and performed by Ronald Jenkees and used with permission. Links for this episode Pa…

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Guided Lovingkindness/Contentment Meditation w/David Johnson 1 Hr- Bell 57:19

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Lovingkindness & Contentment- from radiating the feeling to yourself, to a friend and to all directions and all beings. Contentment is contemplated. A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ How to practice Metta/TWIM Meditation https://www.dhammasukha.org/beginner-lovingkindness What are the 6R…

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Accompanied by Lovingkindness SN 46.54 Brahma Viharas lead to Nibbana 56:13

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By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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Contact and Existence w Delson Armstrong Sunday Sutta Session Feb 9 2025 50:39

5M ago50:39

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SN 12.26By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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2025 Guided 5 Aggregate Meditation with Lovingkindness 1 hr -Delson Armstrong 1:01:12

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Delson Armstrong takes us through developing lovingkindness to persons and directions and then takes us on a tour of the 5 aggregates of existence with the hope of seeing them as non-self and empty. This is the 2nd version of this meditation he has guided.By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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328: Capturing Shigella With Filopodia 46:59

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TWiM describes Shigella infection is facilitated by interaction of human enteric α-defensin 5 with a colonic epithelial receptor, and an amino acid change in RNA polymerase that leads to resistance to β-lactams by preventing dysregulation of amino acid and nucleotide metabolism Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Michael Schmidt, Petra Levin and Michele Swa…

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