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Shakyamuni Buddha's Enlightenment: What Did He Realize?
Buddhism began over 2,500 years ago with the spiritual enlightenment of a man named Siddhartha Gautama, who became the "Buddha," or "awakened one." What exactly did the Buddha realize upon his enligh…
Published on 8 years, 7 months ago
It-with-a-Capital-I: The Zen Version of God
Zen Buddhism is a non-theistic religious tradition. However, it's not entirely correct to say that there is no God in Zen. While we don't conceive of, or worship, an omnipotent personification of the…
Published on 8 years, 7 months ago
Dharma Talk - Beyond Mindfulness: The Radical Practice of Undivided Presence
This episode is a Dharma Talk, where I present my own take on traditional Zen and Buddhist teachings & practices.
In this talk I present an alternative to mindfulness practice, because I believe the …
Published on 8 years, 7 months ago
Arising of Buddhism Part 2: New Religious Questions and Answers Around 500 BCE
This episode is a continuation of episode 5, which focused on the historical and religious context in India before the Buddha, and how social, economic, and political changes inspired new, alternativ…
Published on 8 years, 7 months ago
Arising of Buddhism Part 1: Historical and Religious Context in India
This is the first episode in my "Buddhist History and Seminal Texts" series. I discuss the historical and religious context for the beginnings of Buddhism in India in the 500s BCE. I give you a brief…
Published on 8 years, 8 months ago
Zazen Part 2: How to Deal with Thinking, Stay Engaged, and Maintain a Practice
If you haven't already done so, you may want to listen to Zazen (Seated Meditation) Part One: What Zazen Is and How to Do It before this episode.
In this episode, I cover how to deal with stimulus-in…
Published on 8 years, 8 months ago
Zazen (Seated Meditation) Part 1: What Zazen Is and How to Do It
Learn about what zazen is, why it's the central practice of Zen, and how to do it.
Published on 8 years, 9 months ago
The Three Treasures of Buddhism: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha
For over 2,500 years, in every form of Buddhism, you formally become a Buddhist by stating, "I take refuge in the Buddha, I take refuge in the Dharma, I take refuge in the Sangha." Buddha, Dharma, an…
Published on 8 years, 9 months ago
How Does Zen Fit Within the Context of Buddhism as a Whole?
Zen is a type of Buddhism, which is a 2,500-year-old tradition. When and how did Zen arise, and what is unique about it?
Published on 8 years, 9 months ago