83 - Twelve Links of Dependent Origination in Buddhism
What did the Buddha become "awakened" to? It was the twelve links of dependent origination! This is one of the most important concepts and teachings in Buddhism because all our Buddhist traditions and practices arise from it (and to liberating ourselves from it).Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OCNnti-NAQPodcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcastPodcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer
29 Elo 23min
82 - Pure Lands & Pure Land Buddhism
One of the most popular and widely practiced forms of Buddhism revolves around "Pure Lands". The ever popular Western Pure Land and Buddha Amitabha are the ones most people practice in with Buddhism. Learn more about this important and popular Buddhist practice and tradition.Read the article: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/buddhist-cosmology/Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contactWatch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxZ-CoGk6WkPodcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcastPodcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer
8 Elo 28min
81 - Buddhism Q&A #5
In this episode, I answer questions from listeners about Buddhism and Buddhist practice!Chapters:00:01 Introduction00:28 "I always struggle to continue my practice. I am active for six months then loose interest."08:37 "Karma. If anything bad happens to a child are we saying that child was bad in past life?"13:23 "How would a catholic and Buddhist raise their child? Can a catholic be a Buddhist too"22:00 "As a buddhist I get asked "who do buddhist believe created the world if there's no god"27:00 "If there is no self, how does the Tulku system work? Is this advanced store consciousness?"30:37 "I've heard the ides of "non attachment" a lot in Buddhist practice. But how does that work in relationships or goals?"Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contactPodcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcastPodcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer
1 Elo 34min
80 - Meat Eating in Buddhism
Can you eat animal meat as a Buddhist? Do you have to be vegetarian? This is a common question and debate. Learn more in this episode!Read the article: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/animals-in-buddhism/Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contactPodcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcastPodcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer
3 Kesä 25min
79 - Love and Marriage in Buddhism
Can a Buddhist be in a romantic relationship? Married? What about the love we have for family and friends? Learn more about it in this episode!Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contactPodcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcastPodcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer
27 Touko 28min
77 - A Buddhist Valentine's Day (Metta and Loving-Kindness)
"Metta" or "Loving Kindness" is a popular form of Buddhist practice (and teaching) that you can incorporate in a daily practice - and even Valentine's Day!Learn more about the "Love" that Buddhism teaches, and the "Loving-Kindness" practice in Buddhism.- The Loving Kindness Sutta/Sutra: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.08.amar.html- Loving Kindness Meditation: https://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/loving-kindness/- Read the article: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/buddhist-virtues/- Alan's Buddhism Starter Pack: https://BuddhismStarterPack.com- Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contact- Podcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcast- Podcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer
14 Helmi 16min
76 - A Buddhist Lunar New Year
Is there a "Buddhist" Lunar New Year celebration? What about "Mahayana New Year"? What does this have to do with Chinese New Year, Tet, etc? Learn more in this episode and how Buddhists practice! Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contact Podcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcast Podcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer
29 Tammi 26min
