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85 - The Six Paramitas (Perfections)
Episode 85
In this episode, we explore the Six Paramitas, the “perfections” that form the gradual training path of a Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism.
From gene…
10 months ago
84 - Bodhisattvas
Episode 84
Bodhisattvas can be found in both Theravada and Mahayana branches of Buddhism. In Mahayana they take on a larger role where practitioners take on the…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
83 - Twelve Links of Dependent Origination in Buddhism
Episode 83
What did the Buddha become "awakened" to? It was the twelve links of dependent origination! This is one of the most important concepts and teachings …
1 year ago
82 - Pure Lands & Pure Land Buddhism
Episode 82
One of the most popular and widely practiced forms of Buddhism revolves around "Pure Lands". The ever popular Western Pure Land and Buddha Amitabha a…
1 year, 1 month ago
81 - Buddhism Q&A #5
Episode 81
In this episode, I answer questions from listeners about Buddhism and Buddhist practice!
Chapters:
00:01 Introduction
00:28 "I always struggle to contin…
1 year, 1 month ago
80 - Meat Eating in Buddhism
Episode 80
Can you eat animal meat as a Buddhist? Do you have to be vegetarian? This is a common question and debate. Learn more in this episode!
Read the artic…
1 year, 3 months ago
79 - Love and Marriage in Buddhism
Episode 79
Can a Buddhist be in a romantic relationship? Married? What about the love we have for family and friends? Learn more about it in this episode!
Conta…
1 year, 3 months ago
78 - Repentance in Buddhism
Episode 78
Did you know Buddhists "repent" for their transgressions? This is a very popular practice, but also a very important one Westerners might be missing …
1 year, 5 months ago
77 - A Buddhist Valentine's Day (Metta and Loving-Kindness)
"Metta" or "Loving Kindness" is a popular form of Buddhist practice (and teaching) that you can incorporate in a daily practice - and even Valentine'…
1 year, 7 months ago
76 - A Buddhist Lunar New Year
Episode 76
Is there a "Buddhist" Lunar New Year celebration? What about "Mahayana New Year"? What does this have to do with Chinese New Year, Tet, etc? Learn m…
1 year, 7 months ago