13 - Bodhi Day in Buddhism
The Mahayana Buddhist holiday of "Bodhi Day" celebrates the Buddha's enlightenment. Bodhi, meaning awakened or enlightened, is the goal of all Buddhists so they can emulate what the Buddha achieved: cutting through delusion and ignorance, realizing the truth, becoming enlightened (Bodhi), blowing out the three fires of greed, anger, and delusion, which then allows us to reside in our true, peaceful, calm, natural state of Nirvana. Learn how we celebrate this holiday from a Western perspective to including how to repurpose a Christmas tree and lights into a "Bodhi Tree"! Learn more in my article and videos here: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/bodhi-day/
8 Dec 202120min
12 - A Buddhist Thanksgiving & Gratitude
What is "Gratitude" in Buddhism and what does it have to do with Thanksgiving? Learn more about how gratitude is a tool and antidote to greed (one of the Three Fires in Buddhism), and how a Buddhist can participate in the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. For this week only (11/20/21 through 11/26/21) you can get my Buddhist Thanksgiving Prayer poster for free here: https://alanpeto.gumroad.com/l/BuddhistThanksgiving/9p3c2q2 Learn more about Buddhist Gratitude and Thanksgiving in my article here: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/buddhist-thanksgiving-gratitude/ and video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d2D6TO-gUI
20 Nov 202115min
11 - Hungry Ghosts in Buddhism
With Halloween approaching, let's talk about our version of "ghosts" in Buddhism called "hungry ghosts". These are beings in one of the realms of rebirth where they are constantly craving, and can't be satisfied. Instead of fearing these ghosts, Buddhists practice compassion towards them through many festivals and ceremonies hoping they can hear and find the Buddha's teachings towards liberation.
28 Okt 202112min
10 - Buddhist Precepts
Precepts in Buddhism are the foundation for the rest of your Buddhist practice of meditative concentration and wisdom. Learn about why and how the precepts are very important to your Buddhist practice, what the Five Precepts consist of and how they relate to the Eightfold Path, additional precepts you can take, and more. View an Infographic regarding the precepts on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CVS4aqyFNta/
22 Okt 202127min
9 - Do You Want To Become a Buddhist Monk?
Becoming a Buddhist monastic (monk or nun) is often a desire by Westerners new to the religion instead of staying a layperson. But should you? What does it entail? And, can you have a complete Buddhist experience as a layperson? This episode's guest is Bhante Sanathavihari who is a Mexican American Theravada Buddhist monk from the Sarathchandra Buddhist Center in North Hollywood, California, and shares his experiences and insights. This was a Zoom video session which you can watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr3HYG0GzIU Join Alan and Sanathavihari Bhikkhu as we discuss this topic in the video! Send in a comment if you have any questions about the layperson or monastic life in Buddhism!
8 Okt 202143min
8 - Buddhist Meditation
What is Buddhist meditation? How do you start meditating? In this episode, we will discuss how Buddhist meditation is different than the meditation you'll find in everyday life, and how to start practicing. Learn more in Alan's article here and see an infographic: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/learn-meditation-home/
6 Sep 202126min
7 - Returning Home - Buddhist Teachings for Returning to a Changed World After the COVID-19 Pandemic (eBook Special Edition)
As the COVID-19 pandemic changes, lockdowns, and other restrictions ending, how does a Buddhist reintegrate back into a changing world? A world that has changed due to the causes and conditions of the pandemic is different from the one we left. Just like a Buddhist monk returning to a village after meditating in the forest for a long time, we must also be mindful of the changes that occurred to society - and us - while we were away. Our new book, "Returning Home", is a follow-up and companion to our original book, "The 14-Day Buddhist Daily Planner for the COVID-19 Pandemic". It is designed to help Buddhists with "reintegrating" back into a changed world and society that has been shaped by not only the pandemic, but our changed experiences and that of others. As we return to places, people, and experiences we may find them different than we left them, and that is where this new 7-day practice aligned with the Buddhist teachings comes in. In this podcast, I will go over some portions of the eBook. Get the FREE eBook + Extras: https://alanpeto.gumroad.com/l/BuddhistReturningHome You can also get our prior eBook here: https://alanpeto.gumroad.com/l/BuddhistPlannerCOVID Listen to Sanathavihari Bhikkhu's daily meditation sessions for Returning Home on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1x0eKScnoo
23 Aug 202137min
6 - The Four Noble Truths & Noble Eightfold Path
The foundation of the Buddhist religion and Buddhist practice revolves around the Buddha's very first sermon where he told of the Four Truths and the Eightfold Path towards liberation (Nirvana). But what is this all about? What does it mean to you? And is there a map? Find out in this episode! Learn more on my website: Four Noble Truths (https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/four-noble-truths/) & Noble Eightfold Path (https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/understanding-eightfold-path/) View my Podcast main page: https://alanpeto.com/podcast
19 Juli 202129min
