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47 - Observance Days Practice in Buddhism
Season 1 Episode 47
Buddhist practice isn't confined to a daily practice or going to the temple. There are "Observance Days" in numerous traditions where lay-Buddhists e…
3 years, 5 months ago
46 - Daily Practice & Meditation - Interview with Bodhipaksa
Season 1 Episode 46
I've known meditation teacher Bodhipaksa for several years. He was one of the first to use the internet when it was "new" to teach others about medi…
3 years, 6 months ago
45 - Do You Have to Believe in Everything Buddhism Believes In?
Season 1 Episode 45
If you are new to Buddhism, there are plenty of things in Buddhism that make you question if it is real or not. But they are clearly part of the rel…
3 years, 6 months ago
44 - Virtual Buddhism & Venerable Tri Dao Interview
Season 1 Episode 44
How do you practice Buddhism when there is no Buddhist temple or monastics where you live? Can technology and "virtual" Buddhism be an option? In t…
3 years, 7 months ago
43 - The Enemy of the Buddha - Mara
Season 1 Episode 43
Before Siddhartha was enlightened and became the Buddha, he had to face the demon Mara and his army. While Mara doesn't get talked about all the tim…
3 years, 7 months ago
42 - Buddhism During Difficult Times
Season 1 Episode 42
When challenging and difficult times happen in your life, are you able to continue your Buddhist practice? What does it mean to practice Buddhism du…
3 years, 7 months ago
41 - Faith in Buddhism
Season 1 Episode 41
Do you need to have blind faith in Buddhism? Faith in things you can't prove such as karma, rebirth, samsara, etc.? This is one of the most often-a…
3 years, 8 months ago
40 - Buddhist Holidays
Season 1 Episode 40
There are many Buddhist holidays, but what are they and what do they mean to you?
Buddhist holidays serve a few purposes, which include getting Bud…
3 years, 9 months ago
39 - Taking the Triple Gem Refuge (Becoming a Buddhist)
Season 1 Episode 39
When you are ready to become a Buddhist, you "officially" become one by taking the Triple Gem Refuge. But what does this mean and why is it importan…
3 years, 10 months ago
38 - The Leadership of the Buddha
Season 1 Episode 38
We often think of the Buddha as the founder of the Buddhist religion in our era. But he was also a leader. The Buddha had to manage, supervise, org…
3 years, 11 months ago