Secular Buddhism
Don't use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist. Use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are.
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- Update frequency
- every 18 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 215
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
15 - The Faith To Doubt
True faith is the attitude of being open to whatever might be. When we create an image in our mind of how life is "supposed" to be, we literally blind ourselves to seeing life as it is. In this episo…
00:22:04 |
Mon 02 May 2016
14 - The Journey Of Life
This week I'm traveling for work so I thought it would be appropriate to talk about the journey of life. Every moment is a new experience we've never had. Each moment is unique and that's what makes …
00:18:16 |
Fri 15 Apr 2016
13 - The Path of Liberation
It's commonly said that Buddhism is a path of liberation...but what does that really mean? In this episode, I will discuss the concept of freedom and truth. I will also discuss how can we extend free…
00:29:59 |
Thu 07 Apr 2016
12 - Master Meditation by Not Meditating
In this episode, I will explore the idea of learning to meditate by not meditating. I share the poem "Dust if You Must" by Rose Milligan that went viral on the Secular Buddhism. It was viewed by over…
00:31:22 |
Tue 29 Mar 2016
11 - Parable Of The Raft
In this episode, I will discuss one of the Buddha’s most famous teachings: The Parable of the Raft. The general concept to be learned by this parable is the importance of letting go of the things tha…
00:18:21 |
Tue 22 Mar 2016
10 - True Selflessness
What does it mean to be selfless? In Gyomay Kubose's essay on selflessness he mentions that "Buddhism is the way of selflessness", but what does that really mean? In this episode, I will explore the …
00:35:27 |
Tue 15 Mar 2016
9 - Carrots & Sticks
In this episode, I'll discuss how our evolutionary hardwiring causes us to chase after carrots and avoid getting hit with sticks. This constant seeking and avoiding can make it difficult to live auth…
00:22:28 |
Tue 08 Mar 2016
8 - Problems with Terminology & Symbols
In this episode, I will explore the typical problems that people encounter when first learning or hearing about Buddhist terminology and symbols. Buddhism emphasizes truth rather than God, meditation…
00:29:22 |
Thu 03 Mar 2016
7 - Acceptance vs Resignation
This episode explores the difference between Acceptance vs Resignation. A common misconception about Buddhist thought is the idea that acceptance means we just resign to what is and we don't/can't do…
00:11:17 |
Thu 25 Feb 2016
6 - How to Teach Mindfulness to Kids
This episode explores how I teach mindfulness to my kids. We know that practicing mindfulness is beneficial for adults but it's also very beneficial for kids. Research indicates that mindfulness can …
00:29:47 |
Tue 16 Feb 2016
5 - Death, Karma, and Mindful Living
This episode explores the topics of Death, Karma, and Mindfulness. The ultimate aim of Buddhist studies is to obtain freedom, and freedom is the only requirement for happiness. There are 11 key thing…
00:45:08 |
Sun 07 Feb 2016
4 - The illusion of the ego
This episode explores the topic of the ego. What is ego? What part of me is really me? When we view ourselves and others as independent and permanent, we tend to view ourselves as finished products r…
00:28:59 |
Mon 25 Jan 2016
3 - Seeing With I's of Wisdom
This episode explores the topics of Interdependence and Impermanence as well as the 8 fold path. Understanding these topics along with Emptiness, will help us to develop "wise view", the most import…
00:27:36 |
Tue 12 Jan 2016
2 - The Nature of Human Suffering
This episode explores the nature of human suffering or the nature of the human condition. The first main discourse of the Buddha was concerning the nature of suffering, taught in a format commonly kn…
00:21:47 |
Tue 05 Jan 2016
1 - What Is Secular Buddhism?
This episode is an introduction to the new Secular Buddhism podcast. I'll talk about what it is and why I'm starting this podcast. I hope you enjoy the introduction and if you're interested in learni…
00:23:32 |
Thu 31 Dec 2015
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