68 - The Buddhist Virtues

Who was the Buddha? And why is he important to your Buddhist practice? In this episode, I will talk about the life of Shakyamuni Buddha (the Buddha of our era), some misconceptions about him and his life, and why his story is so crucial to our practice. Want to learn more? Read: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/buddhism-quick-intro/ View my Podcast main page: https://alanpeto.com/podcast

10 Juli 202132min

What is a "Buddhist"? In this episode, we will take a deeper dive into the two types of Buddhists, how to become a Buddhist, what Buddhist laypersons do, some misconceptions laypersons have about being a Buddhist, and ways to have a fulfilling Buddhist life as a layperson. Ready to become a Buddhist? Learn more in my article: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/become-a-buddhist/ View my Podcast main page: https://alanpeto.com/podcast

30 Juni 202117min

There are many mistaken beliefs and views about Buddhism by beginners and Westerners. Let's take a look at five of the most common ones and a brief explanation of them! Learn more in my article: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/buddhism-misconceptions/ or just head to my website at alanpeto.com and you'll see the article linked there. You can also watch a video for this topic on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVaMum5f398

26 Maj 202126min

How do you start a daily Buddhist practice? For beginners, this can be challenging especially if you have not picked a Buddhist tradition to follow (and their practice). In this episode, I will explain how to start a daily practice that is rooted in the different Buddhist traditions but simple enough for beginners to follow. You can read more about a daily practice in my article here: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/daily-buddhist-practice/ and watch my video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89gM2g0KOYU Contact Alan: https://alanpeto.com/contact Podcast Disclaimer: https://alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer/

9 Maj 202129min

Buddhism is a worldwide religion based on the insight and teachings of the Buddha of our current era, known as Shakyamuni Buddha (commonly called “The Buddha”). But what exactly is "Buddhism"? In this episode, I start off my podcast series by giving you a high-level overview of Buddhism and why it is so empowering to us as humans. We will cover Dependent Origination, the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, Karma, and Rebirth. You can also read my companion article "Introduction to Buddhism" on my website: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/buddhism-quick-intro/ Do you have any questions or feedback about this episode? I would like to hear from you! Contact me at https://alanpeto.com/contact Audio updated in November 2021. Contact Alan: https://alanpeto.com/contact Podcast Disclaimer: https://alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer/

2 Maj 202121min

If you are interested in Buddhism and live in a Western country, but confused by all the confusing words and concepts, this podcast is for you.  I have been explaining Buddhism for years in my articles, videos, and infographics, and now taking to podcasts.  What sets this apart is that I am not a Buddhist monastic or having some fancy title in front of my name.  Instead, I am a Buddhist layperson - just like you.  This allows me to help explain Buddhism in a way that "makes sense" and is relatable, while still holding true to the Buddhist teachings.  This intro episode will tell you what to expect in the next few episodes, and what is coming up later.  I want to hear from you:  tell me what you are wanting to learn about Buddhism, what you are confused about, and what you want to get out of this podcast!  Also, check out my articles and videos on my website and subscribe to me on your favorite social media platform: alanpeto.com.  To learn more about me, visit:  alanpeto.com/about

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