Three Buddhist Practices For Getting Your Sh*t Together | Vinny Ferraro | Ten Percent Happier

Practical dharma advice from Vinny Ferraro, a straight-talking former criminal and occasionally profane dharma teacher. Dan Harris hosts the Ten Percent Happier podcast.
Vinny Ferraro is the Guiding Teacher of the Big Heart City Sangha in San Francisco and has led a weekly sitting group for almost two decades. As a fully empowered Dharma Teacher thru Spirit Rock/IMS, he has taught residential retreats at Spirit Rock, Insight Meditation Society, and the Esalen Institute. Currently, he leads Spirit Rock's Year to Live course and teaches retreats and daylongs through Big Heart City and meditation centers across the country. He is a respected leader in developing and implementing interventions for at-risk populations. leading groups in schools, juvenile halls and prisons since 1987. He has led emotional intelligence workshops for over 100,000 youth on four continents.
In this episode we talk about:
- Alignment
- Vinny‘s concept of “flashing your basic goodness”
- Noting practice
- The deep satisfaction in not seeking satisfaction
- Redirecting awareness
- Being an “empathetic witness” for yourself
- When to opt for distraction
- Not taking what’s not yours
- Vinny’s ancestor practice
- What is the connection between seeing our family patterns and not taking what is not ours?
- How loyal have we been to our suffering?
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[@mindfulmondayswithesthertu2143]

I am so stoked to see this video with Vinny! Dan, this is one of (three) top favorite interviews you’ve done, bravo 👏 👏👏. I’ve listened to audio 3X already & found real Gems I can apply to my 80/yr. Journey in Life. Love the ten percent app & what it is offering.

[@TenPercentHappier]

We're so grateful for your support!

[@terrydaniels4137]

Like so many on here, this interview has been food for my soul today. My Mom passed in 2008, and she always said to me, "Ter, if you do the work all your needs will be met. You where you are because you are the sum total of your experiences and decisions. Learn to question, to accept and let go when possible of suffering. Be aware of your thoughts. Those thoughts will teach you either a positive or a negative, if you are paying attention. Choose wisely." I have been allowing myself to suffer through moments that don't belong to me, but I take it on to try and gain perspective and understanding. This has not alleviated the suffering, quite the opposite, I feel resentment and frustration. Last night my Mom came to me in my dreams and she tended to me lovingly. I woke up this morning with her wisdom rekindled in my mind and heart. I am in this moment, back to being consciously aware and allowing myself to be ok. I thank you and Vinnie for your time and amazing insights. 💖

[@CarolWhite-sv2hn]

Wow, this man is astounding. Thank you so much for this interview. Every moment is edifying. Please have him back again.

[@marinbob1]

Wow! Dan, this interview blew me away. After 30+ years of practice, I feel like I just had a wake-up call. Reminded me that I’m not the “advanced” practitioner. I’m just an experienced beginner. Vinny opened up a few doors today. Thank you.

[@TenPercentHappier]

Love this, thanks for sharing!

[@maurakgb]

Without a doubt one of the finest conversations I've heard on this or any podcast., plus funny as hell. I will save this one for repeated listening.

[@TenPercentHappier]

Wow, thank you!

[@epgarc2]

I have listened and now watched this episode so many times. Vinny resonates like a BASS DRUM with me... thank you❤🎉

[@maryflynn]

I've been here since the beginning and never yet heard an interview that didn't move me along in my practice, but this interview with Vinny Ferraro? Game changer. I feel like my understanding has deepened. A gem!

[@jenbecker1910]

This is the first episode I’ve ever listened to and I am OBSESSED.

[@TenPercentHappier]

Welcome aboard!

[@MiceQueen]

What a great wise and insightful guest! I heard this episode while jogging and now returned to watch the video again to learn from Vinny and understand what he says on a deeper level. Please do another episode with Vinny soon

[@ann-ip5iv]

Great interview. Years ago I went to a retreat through mindful schools. Vinny was part of the faculty. A great person and teacher. So good to see and hear from him again.

[@greentree5448]

Long-time admirer of Vinny. So glad he's on!

[@TenPercentHappier]

Us too!

[@greenorangeviolet]

This is an absolutely incredible podcast

[@jbeni3008]

This was one of the best talks I've heard in a while, especially as I presently experience loss and self blame...Thank you so much Vinny..❤❤

[@TenPercentHappier]

Glad it was helpful!

[@patwilliams8619]

Thanks, This has really spoken to me and has made me cry. Wonderful wonderful. Love to Vinny.

[@TenPercentHappier]

Thanks for watching!

[@JamesWhite-tg3gh]

Loved it, feel lucky to have come across Vinny over 12 yrs ago when he was involved with mindful schools and the yourself Dan a few years later so grateful for you both and your teachings ❤

[@mwmsjuly19]

Another banger! Wow. My life has changed for the better because of this podcast over the last several years. I became a meditator and then a Buddhist because of it, and am so grateful for the path I'm on in my life, and for all the teachers I've met and continue to meet who enrich me and challenge me. Thanks Dan (and Vinny!) and the whole TPH team.

[@TenPercentHappier]

Wow, what a compliment. We're so grateful for your support!

[@gardengoddesseloise]

What a great day for my inner fan girl! We saw Dan in Denver last year and I attended a retreat with Vinny last fall, I just knew that you two would get together and share an enlightened (and chucklesome) conversation eventually . Thanks guys!

[@verodevarad]

Dan, you are an amazing interviewer and therapist !

[@nelisiwekhumalo9449]

I am in awe of this session. I really needed to hear these sentiments today. Wish you all love and light 😊

[@cherylpereeia1756]

Wow! Wow! Wow! What an inspiring interview! Love him and you Dan for bringing this to us!

[@TenPercentHappier]

Thanks for watching!

[@lvandebogart]

One of the very best episodes! Like so many others, I'm on my third listen. And still learning 🙏🏼

[@TenPercentHappier]

We're so grateful for your support!

[@TenPercentHappier]

We're so grateful for your support!

[@ronanfeely3746]

This was, for me, the best chat I've heard on TPH.

[@TenPercentHappier]

What a compliment!

[@tap-a-dat961]

Dan this interview was so great it was a nice breath of fresh air!!!

[@TenPercentHappier]

Thank you!

[@lindsayturtle]

The children running around behind Vinny made my day.

[@TenPercentHappier]

Love this!

[@goodnatureart]

What a breath of fresh air!

[@TenPercentHappier]

Yes! Thank you.

[@Msmaggie801]

Pure gold! So helpful. Thanks for making this free and available!

[@TenPercentHappier]

Wonderful!

[@katecone7416]

Loved this, Dan! I’m listening for the 2d time. ❤

[@ybouza1]

Amazing interview. I really needed to hear this

[@TenPercentHappier]

We're so glad!

[@LaurelGlenn-pn4rj]

Most Awesome Interview! Phenomenal!!

[@TenPercentHappier]

Thank you! We're so grateful for your support.

[@jillemery1594]

i loved hearing vinny it just made it better when i hear the genuine laughs and excitement from dan. i too am listening like a great movie i will pick up new pieces i missed while trying to absorb the last line. thanks for making this available for the people!

[@TenPercentHappier]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Hutchloven]

This was amazingly engaging and real and helpful. I hope Vinny does become a frequent flyer. Thanks DJ for making this conversation happen! (I think Vinny’s last name is misspelled in the title.) 🙏

[@TenPercentHappier]

Thank you!

[@suek1519]

Dan Joseph brought me here and Vinny spoke about the unspoken. Thank you.

[@TenPercentHappier]

Thank you for joining!

[@sjwb1970]

Of got to be honest, although I’ve been on a mindfulness journey for a few years now, some of this was over my head. But what a gem of an interview and incredible human and teacher. Thank you for this.

[@TenPercentHappier]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jillemery1594]

i would say play it a few times you will pick up pieces here and there that are very helpful

[@sjwb1970]

@@jillemery1594 I’ll do that thank you

[@lmansur1000]

Vinny - wonderful - heard him before on Tricycle - very cool teacher!! Thank you for having him on! I just began to listen here and looking forward!!

[@TenPercentHappier]

Thanks for your support!

[@dd5783]

Dr. Lustig is a National Treasure!!!!

[@cherylpereeia1756]

Thank you Dan!

[@TenPercentHappier]

Thanks for watching!

[@tanngodwin809]

Wow! Thanks for introducing me to Vinny. On my 3rd listen

[@markfuller]

I'm gonna have to watch this again. I keep seeing "Analyze Dis" (Robert De Niro). Once I get past that, what Vinny says is very profound. I just keep getting hung up on how this would make a great sequel to the movie.

[@TenPercentHappier]

Love this!

[@maryirick3579]

Thank you❤

[@TenPercentHappier]

Thank you!

[@lmansur1000]

I let go of family but with love - I had to work thru some relationships on the inner plane and get a perspective and get my ego out of the way... so I ended up with compassion, understanding and love... but can't impose what we have realized unless there is fertile ground on their end.

[@tnt01]

Me too.

[@LaurelGlenn-pn4rj]

Yeah, a wake-up call! I felt like that too!

[@atimnile2401]

Just curious 👀; I love Dan’s Podcasts; but does he not Do TV (ABC/Nightline News Anymore )??

[@explenture]

Where can I find out more about his concept of alignment

[@codeboy_henry]

What book is some of this stuff in?

[@DouglasCraver]

Mic drop.

[@buddycollier5056]

55:35 his voice changed.

[@newpilgrim]

I miss Against the Stream :(. Thanks Dan! Thanks Vinny! Hey Dan, do you ever bring chicks on with long-term meditation practices? I'd love to hear their perspective cause I'm a chick :)

[@TenPercentHappier]

Yes, definitely!

[@newpilgrim]

@@TenPercentHappier Thank you, and THANK YOU! Vinny and Noah and the whole lot of them were a huge part of my path when I moved back to LA. I'm doing dissertation work with corrections officers....it's cause of this. Love you both🙏

[@angiemcmurray9861]

What a beautiful discussion. It’s such a joy to witness two articulate, humble and evolved people showing and sharing themselves for the benefit of all. This couldn’t have come at a better time for me. So much wisdom and humanity packed into this interview. So much gratitude for all you do Dan! ❤

[@sharang747]

Non of this comes close to the power of the Rosary! I done every meditation under the sun. Why is he moral why follow reason? I by my own power can not reach true enlightenment its by the power of God one finds more to the body and mind my dna and life has transformed by the power I feel flow through my body. Our new religions - Godless. ;) well done humans.

[@CarolWhite-sv2hn]

Wow, this man is astounding. Thank you so much for this interview. Every moment is edifying. Please have him back again.