The Backyard Buddhist Podcast
Welcome to the Backyard Buddhist Podcast. I am Ronn Pawo McLane I have been meditating since I was thirteen years old. I have been teaching meditation for over fifteen years. I also practice Buddhist principles and serve as a teacher, mentor and spiritual friend to many. I have always been driven to find the practical thread for utilizing ancient wisdom in everyday life. So join me as we discuss how to bring these ideas into our own Backyards in search of peace and harmony for ourselves and all other beings. I am so very curious about other peoples practices on similar journeys and look forward to chatting with guest about their journeys.
Episodes

7 days ago
7 days ago
Explore this Meditation to help ease your mind when you are experiencing difficulty. Supporting your mental well-being through this mindful practice.

7 days ago
7 days ago
Feelings of being overwhelmed, nervous, anxious, dread, resentment, and anger are all indicators that our Mental Well-Being is off the tracks. Through meditation I have been able to find the common threads for supporting my own well-being. Meditation may not be a cure-all but it is a damn good start.

Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
In this short meditation with Ronn Pawo McLane we focus on noticing the breath to help retrain our attention to be here in the present moment. Practice this a often as needed grounding yourself in this present moment, no matter what is happening around you.

Sunday Apr 24, 2022
Sunday Apr 24, 2022
I am back and excited to share with you a new season of The Backyard Buddhist Podcast. In this episode let's talk about enlightenment. What is it and how do we get there? Make it simple and cut to the chase! It is your innate right and ability. Go For it! If you'd like to be on the new season of the BYB to talk about your practice email me directly at urgyenpawo@gmail.com

Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
In this episode of the Backyard Buddhist Podcast we are taking about the root of all suffering and most importantly how to spot it. Once you spot it you can eliminate or at least reduce it's thrall. We often miss the forest for the trees with reactive and repetitive conditioned responses. Don't overlook the key to understanding and eliminating your suffering.

Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
What makes a great singer, songwriter, author, poet, actor or teacher? Is there a gene that causes greatness? Oprah says that luck is opportunity meeting preparation. So is greatness the preparation or is it the opportunity? Join Ronn Pawo McLane for his 40th Podcast Episode and this enlightening conversation about the accessibility of greatness.

Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
We all have experience situations that feel terrible and you wish them to be gone. We have also all had experiences when we felt that someone or something stood in our way of achieving something or getting somewhere. For me, obstacle removing was the first practice that I learned how to surrender. In this episode explore the secret of obstacle removal and path clearing. Welcome our new contributor Millie, our new Mini Piebald Doxie.

Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
In the non-dual teachings of the Buddha we find ourselves faced with "The Two Witnesses", those being relative and absolute viewpoints. In this episode of the Backyard Buddhist we seek to understand both relative and absolute while accessing the pervasive and ever-present unbiased consciousness that illuminates our truest nature.

Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Cultivating awakened heart mind or Bodhichitta can be tricky and challenging. It is more important than ever to find understanding in the challenges of our life experiences and how to navigate those rough waters. When we endeavor to share the merits of our awakening with and for all begins what do we do about those who have treated us poorly and have wronged us? It's kickoff time for the Super Bowl of Bodhichitta meet me on the 50 yard line. As always, please email if I can be of help or assistance Urgyenpawo@gmail.com If you would like to participate in the 28-Day Meditation Program go to www.Cultivatemeditation.academy and use the promo code STARTNOW to get started for just $19 (one time fee)

Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Everyone of us has been experiencing a divisive time of unrest and discourse. But what is causing the conditions that seem to breed anger, rage and violence? How are we unwittingly participating in the perpetuation of these conditions and how do we make a solid change for ourselves and each other? This week's Backyard Buddhist Podcast has answers and antidotes. Remember this moment that change happens.

Meditate with Ronn Pawo McLane
Meditation is one of the most powerful and practical things you can ever learn. It's surprisingly simple - you can do it anywhere, any time and you will see instantaneous benefits. It is as simple as paying attention to your own breath wherever you are. Nobody even needs to know that you are doing it and suddenly you find yourself calming down and more focused. Check out www.cultivatemeditation.com