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Secular Buddhism

Don't use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist. Use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30 - Why Do I Do This?

30 - Why Do I Do This?

Society tends to want to put labels on people, are you a this or a that? Are you one of us or one of them? These labels ... Read more

14 Nov 2016

31mins

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130 - Three Approaches for Doubt and Mistrust

130 - Three Approaches for Doubt and Mistrust

In Buddhism, doubt is beneficial because it is the first step in weakening our wrong views. The wonderful thing about do... Read more

20 Apr 2020

37mins

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3 - Seeing With I's of Wisdom

3 - Seeing With I's of Wisdom

This episode explores the topics of Interdependence and Impermanence as well as the 8 fold path. Understanding these top... Read more

12 Jan 2016

27mins

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78 - No Hope No Fear

78 - No Hope No Fear

Suffering arises when we want things to be other than how they are. Where there is hope, there is fear and where there i... Read more

18 Aug 2018

21mins

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119 - Endings And Beginnings

119 - Endings And Beginnings

As we approach the end of one year and the beginning of a new year, I thought I would share some thoughts regarding endi... Read more

30 Dec 2019

27mins

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79 - The Blind Leading The Blind

79 - The Blind Leading The Blind

In a reality that is continually changing, our views are limited in space and time. The result is that we are essentiall... Read more

5 Sep 2018

30mins

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4 - The illusion of the ego

4 - The illusion of the ego

This episode explores the topic of the ego. What is ego? What part of me is really me? When we view ourselves and others... Read more

25 Jan 2016

28mins

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47 - Buddhism And Christianity

47 - Buddhism And Christianity

I'm often asked whether or not Buddhism and Christianity are compatible. Can you be a Christian and a Buddhist? In this ... Read more

14 Aug 2017

26mins

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39 - What is Enlightenment?

39 - What is Enlightenment?

What is enlightenment and how do we attain it? In this podcast episode, I will discuss the idea of enlightenment from th... Read more

25 Apr 2017

48mins

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59 - "Escape Into Discomfort" - A discussion with Shinzen Young

59 - "Escape Into Discomfort" - A discussion with Shinzen Young

In this episode, I am sharing the audio from an interview/discussion I had with Shinzen Young on the topic of "Escaping ... Read more

20 Nov 2017

1hr 33mins

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74 - Goals, Relationships, and Non-Attachment

74 - Goals, Relationships, and Non-Attachment

If we're practicing non-attachment, how should we approach things like goals and relationships? Should we avoid such thi... Read more

11 Jun 2018

37mins

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38 - Life With And Without Beliefs

38 - Life With And Without Beliefs

In this episode, I will talk about beliefs and the role they play in the fictional narrative we build around our perceiv... Read more

13 Apr 2017

26mins

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37 - The Art Of Self-Compassion

37 - The Art Of Self-Compassion

Why are we so harsh on ourselves? Have you ever noticed how we tend to be nicer, the further out we go from our inner ci... Read more

22 Mar 2017

34mins

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25 - Is Buddhism A Religion?

25 - Is Buddhism A Religion?

One of the most common questions I hear when I'm teaching is "Is Buddhism a Religion?" People are typically expecting a ... Read more

23 Aug 2016

28mins

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63 - Mindful Eating - A Discussion With Paige Smathers

63 - Mindful Eating - A Discussion With Paige Smathers

Like breathing, eating is one of the most common things we do, but how mindful are we of this process? How mindful are w... Read more

16 Jan 2018

1hr 1min

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60 - "Happiness" - A discussion with Ellen Petry Leanse

60 - "Happiness" - A discussion with Ellen Petry Leanse

This is the audio recording of an interview with Ellen Petry Leanse (TEDx: Happiness by Design) and author of "The Happi... Read more

29 Nov 2017

1hr 9mins

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71 - Breaking The Chain Of Reactivity

71 - Breaking The Chain Of Reactivity

At any given moment, we’re all acting upon what has been set in motion by others. A central teaching of Buddhism is that... Read more

1 May 2018

22mins

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54 - Guided Meditation: Fostering Kindness And Compassion

54 - Guided Meditation: Fostering Kindness And Compassion

This is a 10-minute guided meditation aimed at fostering kindness and compassion. Revisit this meditation anytime you fe... Read more

2 Oct 2017

10mins

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8 - Problems with Terminology & Symbols

8 - Problems with Terminology & Symbols

In this episode, I will explore the typical problems that people encounter when first learning or hearing about Buddhist... Read more

3 Mar 2016

29mins

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61 - Mindful Relationships, Social Justice & More - Yael Shy

61 - Mindful Relationships, Social Justice & More - Yael Shy

In this podcast episode, I am sharing the audio of an interview with Yael Shy. Yael offers expert guidance on beginning ... Read more

15 Dec 2017

1hr 7mins

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