Talk: Observing Experience

Last Updated on March 9, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov

In today’s podcast episode, we’re going to look at what it means to just observe experience. When do we jump in to make a change, and when do we just watch with full awareness? From the Buddhist teachings to the meditation cushion and daily life, how can the practice of simply observing serve us in our journey?

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Referenced Articles:

https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/dn/dn.22.0.than.html

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Matthew Sockolov

Matthew Sockolov is a Buddhist meditation teacher who trained at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. Matthew completed the CDL5 training in 2017. He has studied at various meditation centers in various traditions, including Deer Park Monastery, Wat Metta, and Abhayagiri. He currently offers his popular meditation podcast and individual sessions with students interested in a mindfulness-based approach to counseling through his private practice at TheMindfulCounselor.me.