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75 - Buddhism Questions & Answers #4
Episode 75
I'm answering your questions about Buddhism and Buddhist practice in this episode! I recently asked on social media what your questions are, and I go…
1 year, 8 months ago
74 - Buddha & Jesus
Episode 74
Did the Buddha and Jesus know each other? Did Buddhism influence Jesus' ministry? Are there similarities between Buddhism and Christianity? You're li…
1 year, 9 months ago
73 - Zen (Chan) Buddhism
Episode 70
Discover the deep roots of Zen Buddhism in our latest episode. We'll journey through its rich history and tackle common Western misconceptions. Explo…
1 year, 10 months ago
72 - The Six Sense Organs & Objects in Buddhism
Episode 72
In this episode we delve into the Buddhist practice of guarding the six sense organs—eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind. Discover how mindful o…
1 year, 11 months ago
71 - Ullambana and Hungry Ghosts Festivals
Episode 71
Two seemingly unrelated festivals have a Buddhist connection: The Hungry Ghosts Festival and the Ullambana Festival (also called Sangha Day).
Both go…
2 years, 1 month ago
70 - Blessings vs Merits in Buddhism
Episode 70
Blessings are a beautiful and important part of Buddhism, but they can often be confused with merits. Learn about what blessings are, how they are in…
2 years, 1 month ago
69 - Buddhism Questions & Answers #3
Episode 69
The third installment of questions asked by you!
- "How can I integrate the practice with my day-to-day life as a westerner?"
- "Can I become a Budd…
2 years, 2 months ago
68 - The Buddhist Virtues
Episode 68
Buddhists have "virtues" they uphold on their path towards enlightenment and nirvana. What is wonderful about the virtues is that they are meant to b…
2 years, 2 months ago
67 - Realms of Rebirth in Buddhism
Season 1 Episode 67
What are all the 'realms of rebirth' in Buddhism (and "Samsara" or the "Cycle of Rebirth")? And what do they mean to you as a layperson Buddhist prac…
2 years, 2 months ago
66 - Buddhist Mindfulness of Breathing Meditation
Season 1 Episode 66
Learn Buddhist Mindfulness Breathing! Want to do breathing meditation like the Buddha? It's known as Ānāpānasati / Ānāpānasmṛti but is commonly refer…
2 years, 3 months ago