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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Mars 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 Mars 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 Mars 202328min
44 - Virtual Buddhism & Venerable Tri Dao Interview
How do you practice Buddhism when there is no Buddhist temple or monastics where you live? Can technology and "virtual" Buddhism be an option? In this episode, I talked with Venerable Tri Dao, a Bud...
20 Feb 202336min
43 - The Enemy of the Buddha - Mara
Before Siddhartha was enlightened and became the Buddha, he had to face the demon Mara and his army. While Mara doesn't get talked about all the time in Buddhism, he is all around us trying to make u...
13 Feb 202327min
42 - Buddhism During Difficult Times
When challenging and difficult times happen in your life, are you able to continue your Buddhist practice? What does it mean to practice Buddhism during these times, and what practices may be helpful...
30 Jan 202327min
