Best Donald Ledesma Podcasts (2025)

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Revisiting the Story of the Buddha’s Life with Donald S. Lopez Jr. 57:30

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Donald S. Lopez Jr. is the Arthur E. Link Distinguished University Professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies at the University of Michigan and a longtime Tricycle contributing editor. In his new book, The Buddha: Biography of a Myth, he draws from a variety of sources to trace a single narrative of the Buddha’s life, from his birth through his enli…

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#202- PAST VISITORS- with guest John Dickinson 1:30:10

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Listen to this amazing podcast episode with guest John Dickinson as we talk about his past alien abductions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alien-strand--3326991/support.By Donald Ledesma

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Traveling in Bardo with Ann Tashi Slater 57:49

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In Tibetan Buddhism, the bardo is a between-state. While the term is usually associated with the passage from death to rebirth, it can also refer to the journey from birth to death—as well as the various transitional states we encounter along the way. According to writer and Tricycle contributing editor Ann Tashi Slater, Tibetan bardo teachings can…

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#201- 3I ATLAS IMPACT- #ufo #uap 49:50

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Listen to this new episode on the 3 Atlas meteor impact and amazing stories of Ufology. New UFO story of contact in the 1950s in Italy. Visit ALL MY Links (Alien Strand): https://allmylinks.com/donledz1 3 Atlas wiki- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3I/ATLAS Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alien-strand--3326991/sup…

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Ethical Living in Uncertain Times with Stephen Batchelor 1:04:20

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Stephen Batchelor is a writer and longtime Tricycle contributing editor based in southwest France. In his new book, Buddha, Socrates, and Us: Ethical Living in Uncertain Times, he explores how the Buddha and Socrates can teach us to live a just and dignified life in an unstable, contingent world. In this episode of Tricycle Talks, Tricycle’s editor…

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Learning to Live Fully with Serious Illness with Susan Bauer-Wu 55:41

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Living with a serious illness can be an isolating experience, and it can often provoke feelings of anger, anxiety, and fear. As a former oncology nurse, a mindfulness teacher, a clinical researcher, and a retreat facilitator for people living with serious illness, Susan Bauer-Wu has dedicated much of her life to developing practices to help people …

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Writing in Exile with Bhuchung D. Sonam 1:00:42

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Bhuchung D. Sonam is an exiled Tibetan writer, poet, translator, and publisher currently based in Dharamshala. His press, TibetWrites, has published more than fifty books by contemporary Tibetan writers. In this episode of Tricycle Talks, Tricycle’s editor-in-chief, James Shaheen, sits down with Sonam to discuss how writing has helped him navigate …

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The Work of Not Knowing with Marie Howe 57:42

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For Marie Howe, poetry is a form of prayer. “It is a way of quieting down to listen to that still, small voice,” she told Tricycle. “It’s about something ineffable that’s trying to find its way through the poem.” Howe is currently the poet in residence at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine and a chancellor of the Academy of American Poets.…

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A Fearless Heart with Thupten Jinpa 1:11:08

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Thupten Jinpa is a Tibetan Buddhist scholar and former monk based in Montreal. Since 1985, he has served as the principal English translator for the Dalai Lama. In his 2015 book, A Fearless Heart: How the Courage to Be Compassionate Can Transform Our Lives, he draws from his experience translating for and traveling with the Dalai Lama to lay out si…

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#200- Westall Encounter 1977 (audio)- #ufo #uap 55:55

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Listen to this amazing podcast as I talk about a UFO Austrailian encounter in 1977. And an in depth view of how an ET thinks. Visit ALL MY LINKS- https://allmylinks.com/donledz1 STORY 1977- https://enigmalabs.io/library/18d89d1c-876c-4da8-bc0a-354080fa19cb Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alien-strand--3326991/su…

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Forever a Student with Sarah Ruhl 53:54

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Sarah Ruhl is a playwright, poet, and professor based in New York. Her new essay collection, Lessons from My Teachers: From Preschool to the Present, is an ode to the teachers she has had over the course of her life, both inside and outside the classroom. In this episode of Tricycle Talks, Tricycle’s editor-in-chief, James Shaheen, sits down with R…

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Personal Liturgy with Jefre Cantu-Ledesma 35:46

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Jefre Cantu-Ledesma is a multi-instrumentalist and composer, Zen priest, and hospice chaplain based in the Hudson Valley. Since his first foray into experimental music in the 1990s, he has been a pillar of the American music underground, collaborating with a variety of artists including Liz Harris, Félicia Atkinson, and Ilyas Ahmed. Although his mu…

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#199-Alien Lost World- (audio) #ufo #uap 52:52

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Listen to this NEW podcast episode as I dive deep into the origins of humans and the existence of human an ET DNA infused. ALL MY LINKS- https://allmylinks.com/donledz1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alien-strand--3326991/support.By Donald Ledesma

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How Compassion Works with John Makransky 1:11:59

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According to Lama John Makransky, everything we care about—including our mental and physical well-being, our relationships, our spiritual life, and our ability to act justly in the world—depends on our ability to access our innate capacities for love and compassion. In his new book, How Compassion Works: A Step-by-Step Guide to Cultivating Well-Bei…

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Buddhist Masters of Modern China with Benjamin Brose 1:01:12

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Benjamin Brose is Professor of Buddhist and Chinese Studies and chair of the department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Michigan. His new book, Buddhist Masters of Modern China: The Lives and Legacies of Eight Eminent Teachers, explores the histories and teachings of eight masters who brought about a Buddhist revival during the…

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The Greek King and the Buddhist Monk with Maria Heim 56:12

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The Questions of Milinda is one of the most renowned texts within Theravada Buddhism—and one of the most translated Buddhist texts around the world. The text follows a transformational philosophical dialogue between the Indo-Greek king Milinda and a Buddhist monk named Nagasena as they discuss the nature of the self, the meaning of renunciation, an…

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Remembering Our Belonging with Sebene Selassie 1:02:18

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As someone who has been living with cancer for nearly two decades, Sebene Selassie is no stranger to being with suffering. In her work as a writer and dharma teacher, Selassie focuses on how we can tap into a deeper sense of love and belonging in the face of pain, violence, and division. Her most recent book, You Belong: A Call for Connection, draw…

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Buddhist Poet Ocean Vuong on Failure, Redemption, and Second Chances 1:01:41

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For poet Ocean Vuong, the act of writing is inextricably linked to his Zen Buddhist practice. In a previous episode of Life As It Is, he told Tricycle’s editor-in-chief, James Shaheen, and meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg that he believes the task of the writer is “to look long and hard at the most difficult part of the human condition—of samsara…

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#198- Alien Disbelief-(LIVE) #ufo #news 53:01

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Listen to this latest LIVESTREAM podcast. We talk about real Extraterrestrials and the latest visual photos and videos of them. YouTube (LIKE & SUBSCRIBE) LIVESTREAM VIDEO- https://www.youtube.com/live/UNmQZCojUZQ?si=QcfVODTOkFfFGemO The Awakening Frequency Podcast - allmylinks.com/theawakeningfrequency-don Alien Strand Podcast - ALL MY LINKS- http…

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Breathing Mindfulness with Sarah Shaw 57:36

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Over the course of the last hundred years, breathing mindfulness has become the most popular method of meditation around the world. Yet its history remains largely unrecorded. In her new book, Breathing Mindfulness: Discovering the Riches at the Heart of the Buddhist Path, scholar Sarah Shaw provides a historical survey of some of the methods of br…

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How to Stay Engaged without Burning Out with Daisy Hernández 56:09

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For the next few episodes of Life As It Is, Tricycle’s editor-in-chief, James Shaheen, and meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg will be talking about specific themes that have been coming up in their practice, with a particular focus on navigating our current social and political climate. In this episode, they discuss how to stay engaged without burn…

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#197-UFO World (LIVE) Audio #ufo #uap 37:23

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Listen to this LIVE video podcast aired on Rumble and Youtube 4/13/25 . Great stories of Ufology. Visit All My Links- https://allmylinks.com/donledz1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alien-strand--3326991/support.By Donald Ledesma

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The Edge of Language with Arthur Sze 54:24

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For poet and translator Arthur Sze, poetry offers a way to ask difficult questions without any expectation of an answer. “It helps us slow down, hear clearly, see deeply, and envision what matters most in our lives,” he told Tricycle in a 2020 interview. “When one reads a poem, one has to pay attention to the sounds of words, to the rhythm of langu…

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#196 -1960 Sicily (audio) #ufo #uap #news 40:10

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Listen to this podcast as I talk about CE1-CE5 Catagories and talk about an encounter in Sicily, Italy 1960. Alien Strand's -ALL MY LINKS- https://allmylinks.com/donledz1 Radio Show I was on: The Fenton Prospective REVELOUTION RADIO- https://Revolution.Radio Go to Archives The Fenton Perspective Episode- 3/24/25 Become a supporter of this podcast: …

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Classroom Mindfulness Put to the Test with Emma Varvaloucas 52:08

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Emma Varvaloucas is the executive director of the Progress Network, a nonprofit media organization that aims to take a constructive approach to solving some of our most intractable problems. In her article in the February issue of Tricycle called “Classroom Mindfulness Put to the Test,” she explores the surprising results of recent research on mind…

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The Grieving Body with Mary-Frances O'Connor 1:13:44

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Grief is often thought of as a psychological phenomenon. Yet loss also has a profound impact on our bodies, often affecting our cardiovascular, endocrine, and immune systems. As a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Arizona, Mary-Frances O’Connor specializes in studying the physiology of grief. In her new book, The …

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A Journey through Buddhist History with Donald S. Lopez Jr. 44:15

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Donald S. Lopez Jr. is the Arthur E. Link Distinguished University Professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Michigan and a longtime Tricycle contributing editor. In his new book, Buddhism: A Journey through History, he lays out a comprehensive introduction to the history of Bud…

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Uprooting Harmful Habits with Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John 46:02

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Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John is a senior teacher in the Triratna Buddhist Community, and their work focuses on how Buddhist teachings can support a sustainable path to recovery. In their new book, First Aid Kit for the Mind: Breaking the Cycle of Habitual Behaviors, they lay out practical tools for uprooting harmful habits, building emotional re…

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UFO NEWS 2- (LIVE) #UFO #NEWS 59:59

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Listen to this amazing podcast as it was live streaming on Youtube and Rumble. As we talk about UFO's and Aliens. Watch on YOUTUBE- https://www.youtube.com/live/qG877hrLPYs?si=9JR_J3UdndODppDL Watch on RUMBLE- https://rumble.com/v6p7m86-ufo-live-2.html Follow ALL MY LINKS- https://allmylinks.com/donledz1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://…

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#19- The Dollar- Economic Crisis- (audio) #news #america 44:13

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Listen to Americas podcast as we talk about the almighty dollar and what its really worth. How do we fix it? ALL MY LINKS- https://allmylinks.com/americas-podcast-1By Donald Ledesma

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Planting the Seeds of Happy Relationships with Kimberly Brown 54:20

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Kimberly Brown is a meditation teacher and author based in New York City. In her new book, Happy Relationships: 25 Buddhist Practices to Transform Your Connections with Your Partner, Family, and Friends, she lays out a practical guide to help us cultivate and maintain healthy relationships with the people who matter most to us. In this episode of L…

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#194- NORWAY 1954- (audio) #ufo #uap 49:42

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Listen to this amazing story in Norway 1954 as 3 girls were walking home and came across an ORB craft up close. ALL MY LINKS- https://allmylinks.com/donledz1 1954 CIA UFO Declassified - https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/DOC_0000015478.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawIiG7xleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTkxaviBnxpbW4jnphKucCP0DODWSQWQXE04a-DlYYWL53PkYZWoAUBmbQ_aem_-FbeVzZU…

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#193- ALIEN MUTILATION (Audio)- #news #ufo 59:15

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Listen th Alien Strand as we dive deep into cattle mutilations and human as well. We Are Disclosure! Watch on Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/live/0... Watch on RUMBLE- https://rumble.com/v6k5i2p-192... Visit ALL MY LINKS- https://allmylinks.com/donledz... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alien-strand--3326991/s…

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How to Lose Yourself with Jay Garfield 57:09

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No-self is a core teaching across Buddhist traditions. Yet what does it look like to actually live without a self? In How to Lose Yourself: An Ancient Guide to Letting Go, scholars Jay L. Garfield, Maria Heim, and Robert H. Sharf present a series of accessible and engaging translations of key Buddhist texts on why we are selfless persons—and why th…

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#18- RE-COUPE- Raise Them Or Buy #eggs #farming #news 41:05

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Listen to America's Podcast as David and his wife Amada Aliff talk about raising chickens and producing healthier eggs to consume. LIVE STREAM SHOW- https://www.youtube.com/live/YxQLd-_pA5g?si=ej88ECoOChbrwO2l (Coffee & Sponsors ,Social Media) Follow ALL MY LINKS- https://allmylinks.com/americas-podcast-1…

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#192- ALIEN Language (Audio) #ufo #uap 52:33

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Listen to this amazing podcast as I talk about ET language and communication. How do we Communicate? Visit ALL MY LINKS- https://allmylinks.com/donledz1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alien-strand--3326991/support.By Donald Ledesma

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Learning from Silence with Pico Iyer 56:12

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After his family home burned down in a California wildfire in the 1990s, journalist Pico Iyer found refuge in an unlikely location: a small Benedictine hermitage outside of Big Sur. Though Iyer initially arrived looking for a bed to sleep in, he soon found the silence of monastic life transformative, and over the course of the past thirty-three yea…

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Embracing Our Limitations and Making Time for What Counts 46:37

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Oliver Burkeman is an author and journalist based in northern England. In his new book, Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts, he lays out a practical guide for living meaningful and fulfilling lives as finite, imperfect humans. In this episode of Life As It Is, Tricycle’s editor-in-chief, Jam…

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#191- UFO NEWS Today-(audio) #news #ufo #uap 47:21

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Listen to this amazing podcast as we talk about UFO News today and the stories that may change the way we think. Visit ALL MY LINKS- https://allmylinks.com/donledz1 Fawesome TV- https://fawesome.tv/movies/10649171/the-middle-2-ce3 IMDB RATE our Film- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32391560/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com…

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#190-The Light- (audio) #ufo #uap #orb 34:53

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Listen to this prerecorded episode as we were on LIVE on Rumble-Youtube-Twitch. In this episode we talk about Dorothy Izatt and her pionerring into ufology since the 1970s. Visit the LIVE Youtube show: https://www.youtube.com/live/oEwMzwJLF0I?si=j_a3CZ-xSEiyvJqY Visit ALL MY LINKS- (Movies & Sponsors, Social Media) https://allmylinks.com/donledz1 B…

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#189- Hush Nothing To See Here (audio)- #ufo #uap #drone 1:05:30

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Listen to this LIVE podcast as we dive deep into the recent New Jersey drone occurances and possibility of radiation sickness after witnessing an encounter. Visit Youtube Video to this broadcast- https://www.youtube.com/live/0lJZhhq5sa4?si=rNsPRFlKyCS4X-wZ Visit ALL MY LINKS for Social Media Follows and SPONSORS https://allmylinks.com/donledz1 Beco…

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Everything Is Buddha with Noelle Oxenhandler 48:51

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Noelle Oxenhandler is a writer and longtime Tricycle contributing editor based in northern California. Recently, she has been thinking a lot about what it means to be ready to die—and what will happen to all her belongings when she does. In her article in the November issue of Tricycle called “Everything Is Buddha,” she explores the sense of obliga…

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#188- MY NDE -#ufo #NDE 54:24

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Listen to this podcast as we talk about the NDEs of Don and his wife. And we talk about deep consiiousness. Alien Strand Podcast( Social & Sponsors) ALL MY LINKS- https://allmylinks.com/donledz1 Don Rogers Links Spreaker- https://open.spreaker.com/V81HzJoJxr1V4unDA YouTube- https://youtube.com/@march4thproductions?si=VXuIVtYUp-Je67sw Afterdark Face…

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#17- UFO or Done 24:35

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Listen to this LIVE Video podcast as I talk about recent UAP or Drone sightings in New Jersey.By Donald Ledesma

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#16-NBC Trump Interview (First Business) 1:23:07

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Listen to this replay of 89 minute NBC Interview wth Kristen Welker & Donald J Trump as he talks about his first 100 days in office in 2025. NBC News Video Link- https://youtu.be/b607aDHUu2I?si=4bYRJJmqvshffu5h Recorded by: NBC News Meet the Press. Social Media and Sponsors: ALL MY LINKS- https://allmylinks.com/americas-podcast-1…

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Finding Joy in Everything We Do with Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche 46:13

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Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche is a Tibetan Buddhist teacher and author based in southern Colorado. In his new book, Diligence: The Joyful Endeavor of the Buddhist Path, he draws from the teachings of the 8th-century Buddhist philosopher Shantideva to explore how we can meet the world with joy and openheartedness. In this episode of Tricycle Talks, Tricy…

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UAP NEWS- #UFO #UAP 41:40

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Listen to this podcast as we give you upadtes on UAP News. We talk about the recently NJ UAP Sightings. (Sponsors & Social Media Links) ALL MY Links- https://allmylinks.com/donledz1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alien-strand--3326991/support.By Donald Ledesma

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#187 -Temple of Life 48:30

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Listen to this podcast as i dive deep into frequencies of conciousness.God Frequency 963 hz for healing. (Social Media-Films-Books-Sponsors) ALL MY LINKS- https://allmylinks.com/donledz1 963HZ Youtube link- https://youtu.be/OlV26ouCn5w?si=qPTUj0i2kQE4eoOm Look for- Brutal bizarre and boozy Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brutal-bizar…

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Saraha, Poet of Blissful Awareness with Roger R. Jackson 1:07:45

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When Roger R. Jackson was an undergraduate at Wesleyan, he came across the verses of Saraha, a 10th-century mystic known for his fierce exhortations to cut through the layers of delusion in order to experience the true nature of mind directly. While Saraha is considered one of the founders of the Vajrayana tradition and has been incorporated into a…

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#186- What Happened- #ufo #uap 45:31

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Listen to this amazing podcast as I talk about my persomal experiences with recent UFO sightings anfd possible ET direct contact. FOLLOW Social Media and Sponsors on ALL MY LINKS- https://allmylinks.com/donledz1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alien-strand--3326991/support.…