67 - Realms of Rebirth in Buddhism
What are all the 'realms of rebirth' in Buddhism (and "Samsara" or the "Cycle of Rebirth")? And what do they mean to you as a layperson Buddhist practitioner? Are they real? Are they a state of mind? ...
29 Jun 202431min
66 - Buddhist Mindfulness of Breathing Meditation
Learn Buddhist Mindfulness Breathing! Want to do breathing meditation like the Buddha? It's known as Ānāpānasati / Ānāpānasmṛti but is commonly referred to as "mindfulness of breathing". And it can be...
18 Jun 202426min
65 - The Diamond Sutra
The Diamond Sutra is the 'diamond' or 'lightening bolt' that cuts through 'illusion' that helps us become enlightened. It is one of the most well respected sutras in all of Mahayana Buddhism and found...
3 Jun 202426min
64 - Buddhism Questions & Answers #2
I received so many questions related to Buddhism, I have another episode! Learn what I think about these questions! Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:20 - How much time does it take to reach nirvana? ...
10 Mai 202447min
63 - Western Buddhism
What is "Western Buddhism"? Practiced outside of Asia where Buddhism is traditionally practiced, Western countries have been adopting Buddhism, but often in different nuanced ways. Let's explore what ...
3 Mai 202428min
62 - The Baby Buddha!
Did you know the Buddha was once a baby? Learn about the Buddha's birth, and how we celebrate the Buddha's birthday in May! Read the article: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/buddha-birthday/ and https:...
19 Apr 202424min
61 - Building a Buddhist Altar
Buddhist altars are an important part of Buddhist practice. Let's explore why they are important, what they do, how we build them, and where to place them. Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contact Podcast ...
12 Apr 202429min
60 - The Most Popular Bodhisattva in Buddhism (Avalokiteśvara)
The most popular Bodhisattva is Avalokiteśvara (Guan Yin, Kannon, etc.). Because they are known as the Bodhisattva of Compassion and can be called upon, you see Avalokiteśvara as the one Bodhisattva t...
5 Apr 202428min
