51 - Repentance in Buddhism
Do Buddhists "repent"? Yes! And it's not what you think. Repentance in Buddhism is a fundamental part of Buddhist practice because it helps us "get out" the misdeed/transgression of the five precepts...
19 Kesä 202319min
50 - Buddhism Misconceptions (Part 2)
Check out episode three (3) of this podcast for the first part! In this new episode, I talk about more misconceptions you may have heard about Buddhism in the West. Here are the misconceptions covered...
23 Touko 202322min
49 - The Three Fires of Buddhism
One of the most important teachings in Buddhism is that of the "Three Fires" or "Three Poisons" of greed, anger, and ignorance. Why? Because it is the cause of our unwholesome karma keeps us trapped i...
15 Touko 202328min
48 - Prayer in Buddhism
Hundreds of millions of Buddhist pray. But why? And more importantly, why should you pray as part of your Buddhist practice? Prayer in Buddhism is not the same as in other religions where you might be...
17 Huhti 202328min
47 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Buddhism (Does AI Have Buddhanature?)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is capturing everyone's attention at the moment. From ChatGPT to Microsoft's Bing chat and Co-Pilot, to Google Bard. It can seemingly be like talking to a real person who ...
4 Huhti 202320min
47 - Observance Days Practice in Buddhism
Buddhist practice isn't confined to a daily practice or going to the temple. There are "Observance Days" in numerous traditions where lay-Buddhists engage in practices that align themselves more with ...
28 Maalis 202322min
46 - Daily Practice & Meditation - Interview with Bodhipaksa
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 meditation when there wasn't a group or temple nearby. ...
21 Maalis 202331min
45 - Do You Have to Believe in Everything Buddhism Believes In?
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 religion. And, different traditions may have various ...
14 Maalis 202328min
