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Secular Buddhism205 - Right ViewIn this episode, I share the audio recording of a Dharma talk I gave during one of our Sunday Zoom calls. The topic is Right View, the first step on the Buddhist Eightfold Path. Inspired by the book Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari, I explore the nature of truth and how we relate to it in our everyday lives.I talk about three distinct types of truth—objective, subjective, and intersubjective—and how understanding these can help us develop a more skillful and compassionate view of reality. Using analogies like traffic lights, tinted glasses, and even Tetr...2025-06-1030 minSecular Buddhism205 - Right ViewIn this episode, I share the audio recording of a Dharma talk I gave during one of our Sunday Zoom calls. The topic is Right View, the first step on the Buddhist Eightfold Path. Inspired by the book Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari, I explore the nature of truth and how we relate to it in our everyday lives.I talk about three distinct types of truth—objective, subjective, and intersubjective—and how understanding these can help us develop a more skillful and compassionate view of reality. Using analogies like traffic lights, tinted glasses, and even Tetr...2025-06-1030 minSecular Buddhism202 - Who's Driving the Car?In this episode of the Secular Buddhism podcast, Noah explores the Buddhist teaching of no-self through the powerful metaphor of a car ride. Who—or what—is really in control as we navigate our lives? Drawing from the five aggregates and the Internal Family Systems model, Noah illustrates how our emotions and mental patterns often take the wheel, shaping our actions and experiences. But through mindful awareness, we can begin to notice these “drivers,” understand their intentions, and gently shift how we respond. This episode invites listeners to reflect on their inner world with curiosity, compassion, and clarity, offering practical tools fo...2025-04-2424 minSecular Buddhism202 - Who's Driving the Car?In this episode of the Secular Buddhism podcast, Noah explores the Buddhist teaching of no-self through the powerful metaphor of a car ride. Who—or what—is really in control as we navigate our lives? Drawing from the five aggregates and the Internal Family Systems model, Noah illustrates how our emotions and mental patterns often take the wheel, shaping our actions and experiences. But through mindful awareness, we can begin to notice these “drivers,” understand their intentions, and gently shift how we respond. This episode invites listeners to reflect on their inner world with curiosity, compassion, and clarity, offering practical tools fo...2025-04-2424 min
Finding You: by Dr. Brad ReedyAn Interview with Noah Rasheta (Secular Buddhism Podcast Host) - Ep 659Dr. Brad Reedy welcomes Noah Rasheta, host of the Secular Buddhism Podcast. Noah is a philosopher, author, and host of a podcast on Secular Buddhism, where he shares Buddhist teachings & concepts for everyday life. He shares practical, accessible skills and concepts to help people incorporate Buddhist teachings into their life in an attempt to reduce unnecessary suffering. In this episode, Noah discusses his favorite principles from Buddhism and how we can think about enlightenment. He shares his personal journey and provides listeners an overview of the goals and objectives of the practice of Buddhism.2025-04-0950 minSecular Buddhism198 - Between What Was and What Will BeIn this episode of the Secular Buddhism Podcast, Noah Rasheta explores the Tibetan Buddhist concept of bardos, traditionally understood as transitional states between life, death, and rebirth. Taking a secular approach, Noah reinterprets bardos as a framework for understanding all of life’s transitions, both big and small.Life is constantly shifting—between moments, relationships, jobs, emotions, and even identities. Each transition, whether minor or major, offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and make intentional choices about what we bring forward and what we leave behind. Noah discusses the six bardos in Tibetan Buddhism and reimagines them...2025-03-0127 minSecular Buddhism198 - Between What Was and What Will BeIn this episode of the Secular Buddhism Podcast, Noah Rasheta explores the Tibetan Buddhist concept of bardos, traditionally understood as transitional states between life, death, and rebirth. Taking a secular approach, Noah reinterprets bardos as a framework for understanding all of life’s transitions, both big and small.Life is constantly shifting—between moments, relationships, jobs, emotions, and even identities. Each transition, whether minor or major, offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and make intentional choices about what we bring forward and what we leave behind. Noah discusses the six bardos in Tibetan Buddhism and reimagines them...2025-03-0127 min
Stoa Conversations: Stoicism AppliedNoah Rasheta on Stoicism vs. Buddhism (Episode 161)Author and Podcaster Noah Rasheta explores the parallels between Buddhism and Stoicism with Michael Tremblay.Whether you're seeking practical wisdom or philosophical insight, this conversation offers tools for living more skillfully – regardless of which tradition resonates with you.From handling grief and identity to achieving wisdom, we uncover where these philosophies converge and diverge.Noah breaks down core Buddhist concepts like the three poisons (desire, aversion, and ignorance) and the practice of mindful awareness, and Michael talks about how these ideas map onto Stoic ideas about reflection and living according to nature. He sh...2024-12-101h 04
The Learning + Performance Podcast#15 - Noah Rasheta on Using Buddhism to Become a Better PersonIn this episode of the L&P pod, I speak with Noah Rasheta, a Buddhist philosopher, author, and podcaster dedicated to making Buddhist philosophy accessible and practical for everyday life. Noah's podcast, The Secular Buddhism Podcast, shares Buddhist principles and practices that modern people can use to learn, perform, and live more wisely. His book, "No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners," breaks down key Buddhist concepts for a Western audience and is an invaluable resource for those seeking to incorporate mindfulness and philosophical insights into their daily routines. In the conversation, Noah and I discuss some basic ideas from Buddhism and...2024-12-051h 27Secular Buddhism195 - Letting Go: The Path to FreedomIn this episode of the Secular Buddhism podcast, Noah Rasheta explores the concept of letting go as a path to freedom and liberation. Using analogies like hanging onto a rope, carrying a backpack, and navigating monkey bars, Noah illustrates how our attachments to beliefs, roles, and identities can create unnecessary suffering. He offers practical advice for identifying and releasing the things that weigh us down, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and adaptability in the process. Noah also reframes the question of "Who am I?" to "What am I doing?" to help listeners focus on the present moment...2024-12-0230 minSecular Buddhism195 - Letting Go: The Path to FreedomIn this episode of the Secular Buddhism podcast, Noah Rasheta explores the concept of letting go as a path to freedom and liberation. Using analogies like hanging onto a rope, carrying a backpack, and navigating monkey bars, Noah illustrates how our attachments to beliefs, roles, and identities can create unnecessary suffering. He offers practical advice for identifying and releasing the things that weigh us down, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and adaptability in the process. Noah also reframes the question of "Who am I?" to "What am I doing?" to help listeners focus on the present moment...2024-12-0230 minSecular Buddhism188 - Examining the Beliefs That Drive UsIn this introspective episode, Noah Rasheta shares personal updates about significant changes in his life over the past few months, including a career transition and a move to a new home. He explores the parallels between his new role in data infrastructure and the inner workings of the human mind, drawing insightful connections between hardware, software, and the beliefs that shape our experiences.Noah dives deep into the concept of the cognitive cycle, explaining how our beliefs influence our perceptions, thoughts, emotions, actions, and ultimately, our reality. He emphasizes the importance of examining and updating our...2024-04-2824 minSecular Buddhism188 - Examining the Beliefs That Drive UsIn this introspective episode, Noah Rasheta shares personal updates about significant changes in his life over the past few months, including a career transition and a move to a new home. He explores the parallels between his new role in data infrastructure and the inner workings of the human mind, drawing insightful connections between hardware, software, and the beliefs that shape our experiences.Noah dives deep into the concept of the cognitive cycle, explaining how our beliefs influence our perceptions, thoughts, emotions, actions, and ultimately, our reality. He emphasizes the importance of examining and updating our...2024-04-2824 min
Stoa Conversations: Stoicism AppliedNoah Rasheta on Buddism (Episode 86)Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and MichaelIn this conversation, I speak with Noah Rasheta about Buddhism.We talk about the key tenets of Buddhism, meditation, and even who shouldn’t be Buddhist. Noah has a clear and focused approach to Buddhism that I think you’ll find useful – whether or not you’re familiar with the philosophy.https://secularbuddhism.com/(01:56) Introduction(03:56) Becoming Buddhist(05:19) Why Do We Suffer(09:11) Craving(13:16) Habitual Cycles(19...2023-10-1356 minSecular Buddhism184 - Emotional Equanimity and AntifragilityIn this episode of the Secular Buddhism Podcast, Noah delves into the concept of emotional equanimity, likening it to the tale of monk Sona who learned to maintain a balanced approach to life's challenges, akin to finely tuning a musical instrument. Drawing from the Mangala Sutta and Nassim Nicholas Taleb's "Anti-Fragile," the episode emphasizes the value of antifragility, where challenges can enhance our emotional resilience, much like an astronaut needing physical stress to prevent muscle atrophy in space. Noah offers five tips for practicing emotional equanimity and underscores that true growth arises from facing, not avoiding, life's storms. Hosted...2023-09-2521 minSecular Buddhism184 - Emotional Equanimity and AntifragilityIn this episode of the Secular Buddhism Podcast, Noah delves into the concept of emotional equanimity, likening it to the tale of monk Sona who learned to maintain a balanced approach to life's challenges, akin to finely tuning a musical instrument. Drawing from the Mangala Sutta and Nassim Nicholas Taleb's "Anti-Fragile," the episode emphasizes the value of antifragility, where challenges can enhance our emotional resilience, much like an astronaut needing physical stress to prevent muscle atrophy in space. Noah offers five tips for practicing emotional equanimity and underscores that true growth arises from facing, not avoiding, life's storms. Hosted...2023-09-2521 minSecular Buddhism183 - Six Words of AdviceWelcome back to the Secular Buddhism Podcast, a globally top-ranked Buddhist show. Today, best-selling author and host Noah Rasheta delves into the topic of Tilopa's Six Words of Advice. Tilopa's 'Six Words of Advice' provide meditation guidance for people of all levels, including both beginners and experienced meditators. Despite their apparent simplicity, these six instructions hold deep meanings. One can spend a lifetime studying these simple instructions and still uncover new insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-1114 minSecular Buddhism183 - Six Words of AdviceWelcome back to the Secular Buddhism Podcast, a globally top-ranked Buddhist show. Today, best-selling author and host Noah Rasheta delves into the topic of Tilopa's Six Words of Advice. Tilopa's 'Six Words of Advice' provide meditation guidance for people of all levels, including both beginners and experienced meditators. Despite their apparent simplicity, these six instructions hold deep meanings. One can spend a lifetime studying these simple instructions and still uncover new insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-1114 min
The Podcast For InquirySecular Buddhism with Noah RashetaNoah Rasheta integrates Buddhist philosophy into every aspect of his life. He talks with Leslie about Secular Buddhism, and they compare and contrast Buddhist teachings with Christian thought and Stoic philosophy. They discuss Noah’s book “No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners”, delving into aspects that Leslie heartily agreed with and others that required further clarification for genuine understanding. Podcast for Inquiry is brought to you by the Centre for Inquiry Canada. Hosted by Leslie Rosenblood. Produced by Lee Shields, Zack Dumont, and Martin Zielinski. Graphic design by Nikolay Nikitushkin. Music by Anthony Lazaro. Send your thoughts and feedbac...2023-05-101h 13
Mormon Stories Podcast1722: Buddhism for Beginners w/ Noah Rasheta | Mormon Stories Book ClubNoah Rasheta joins John and Rebecca Bibliotheca to discuss basic concepts of Buddhism which has helped many deconstructing and healing from toxic teachings. Book: No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners by Noah Rasheta of Secular Buddhism Join the Mormon Stories Book Club Facebook Group Here! Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon Pick “Mormon Stories” as your charity on Amazon Smile or through the Amazon App Our Platforms: Youtube Patre...2023-01-272h 12
Mormon Stories - LDS1722: Buddhism for Beginners w/ Noah Rasheta | Mormon Stories Book ClubNoah Rasheta joins John and Rebecca Bibliotheca to discuss basic concepts of Buddhism which has helped many deconstructing and healing from toxic teachings. Book: No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners by Noah Rasheta of Secular Buddhism Join the Mormon Stories Book Club Facebook Group Here! Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon Pick “Mormon Stories” as your charity on Amazon Smile or through the Amazon App Our Platforms: Youtube Patre...2023-01-272h 12
The Ten Thousand (10,000) Heroes ShowNoah Rasheta (and Nate) body slam Ankur on the Purpose QuestionIn this episode, I try to unpack the Noah Rasheta episode with Nate. He gives me some lip, including throwing shadows over the whole project last year around Purpose, and questioning whether anybody – including Noah – finds that concept useful. We fight a little bit and make up. Nate tries to bring it back to Feldenkrais (like he always does), I try to bring things around to Gandhi (like I always do), and we end up somewhere between Pema Chodron and the 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership. It was an inspiring conversation. You’re gonna...2023-01-0944 min
The Ten Thousand (10,000) Heroes ShowIt’s time to Be Who You Are with Noah RashetaThe first interview of Season 5! The first interview of 2023! I am so excited! I’m also delighted to have had some really beautiful moments with my guest, Noah Rasheta. Noah’s probably best known as the host of the Secular Buddhism podcast, and an author, and a paragliding instructor. I was really moved by his story – from Dan Greening, a previous guest – and I really benefited from his story, and his Vibe. The “Vibe” is a hard concept to define. For me, it’s something about what a person has real...2023-01-071h 02
Mindful AgilityNoah Rasheta: Fewer Expectations, More SuccessOur stories provide a shorthand self, which gives us focus while the stories make sense, but they put our happiness at risk. If we imagine them to be complete and permanent we are doomed to suffer. When we release our attachment to our stories, we create freedom. Only through our actions will we transform ourselves and our world. The stories are only decorative.We talk with Noah Rasheta about the stories around him, as he lives a life with fewer attachments. We find out how we can avoid those attachments by doing things, but not b...2022-04-2626 min
Almost Awakened Archives - Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full LineupAlmost Awakened: 098: Noah Rasheta & Secular BuddhismBritt and Bill sit down with author and the host of the “Secular Buddhism” Podcast, Noah Rasheta, and discuss second half of life principles and how secular Buddhism can be utilized to lean into growth and compassionate living. RESOURCES:No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners – https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C31XJGP/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0Secular Buddhism: Eastern Thought for Western Minds – https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M7Y7953/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1The 5-Minute Mindfulness Journal:… Read More »Almost Awakened: 098: Noah Rasheta & Secular Buddhism
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The Yoga Inspired LifeMindfulness & Secular Buddhism with Noah Rasheta 🌸✨Episode 31: LET'S GET MINDFUL ✨ Todays special guest is Noah Rasheta of the Secular Buddhism podcast, and it was an absolute honor to get to sit down and chat with him about all things mindfulness and Secular Buddhism as I have been a huge fan of his work for quite some time. In this episode Noah explains what Secular Buddhism is, we talk about a few of the powerful teachings within Buddhism like the nature of human suffering, acceptance, impermanence, interdependence, forgiveness, mindfulness, the fear of uncertainty and so much more!Connect with Noah✨Inst...2021-03-0952 min
Secular Buddhism138 - Sticky Hair MonsterIn this podcast episode, I will talk about the Buddhist story of Sticky Hair Monster and the prince who tried to battle him. This story points to the battle that often takes place in our minds against our own thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-1928 min
Secular Buddhism137 - The Beauty Of NothingIs nothing something? What happens when we do nothing? In this podcast episode, I will share my thoughts on the concept of nothingness and the beauty of nothing. I will also discuss the koan "every day is a good day". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-3022 min
Secular Buddhism136 - Mountains And RiversIn this podcast episode, I will share some of my thoughts regarding the Mountains and Rivers Sutra by Zen master Dogen. This teaching reminds me of the simple yet complex nature of reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-1622 min
Secular Buddhism135 - Weathering The StormOne of my favorite Pema quotes is the one where she says, "You are the sky, everything else is the weather". In this podcast episode, I will discuss the concept of mental weather patterns and the way I correlate weather forecasting with understanding my own mental patterns and tendencies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-2919 min
Secular Buddhism134 - Emotional EnlightenmentIn this podcast episode, I will discuss the idea of Emotional Enlightenment and what that means for me. We often find ourselves seeking certain emotions and avoiding other emotions. I've found that by giving all my emotions a sense of equanimity, I've found a tremendous sense of peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-1629 min
Secular Buddhism133 - Five Daily Life GuidelinesIn this podcast episode, I will share five daily life guidelines that have been beneficial for me in my personal practice. They are: consume mindfully, practice loving kindness, practice gratitude, discover wisdom, and accept constant change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-3128 min
Secular Buddhism132 - Nowhere To Hide Nothing To HoldIn this podcast episode, I will discuss the koan about the great meaning of the Buddha's teaching. I will also discuss some thoughts about the Buddhist approach of theism vs non-theism and how leaves us with nowhere to hide and nothing to hold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1938 min
Secular Buddhism131 - The Truth Of UnsatisfactorinessThe nature of reality is that difficulties will arise, and we’ll experience suffering. We can begin to embrace that fact by recognizing that suffering, in general, is not personal. It’s simply part of the experience of existence. And we will experience suffering, no matter how hard we try to avoid it. In this episode, I will discuss the pervasive suffering that sometimes affects how we see our relationships, jobs, and parenting.Koan Discussed: What is the Sound of One Hand Clapping? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0427 min
Secular Buddhism130 - Three Approaches for Doubt and MistrustIn Buddhism, doubt is beneficial because it is the first step in weakening our wrong views. The wonderful thing about doubt is that it can propel us in the direction of more skillful views. There is a strong emphasis in Buddhism to avoid “believing in” Buddhist teachings, instead, we are encouraged to evaluate them and to understand them and ultimately, to test them against our own experience.Koan Discussed: One day Chao-chou fell down in the snow, and called out, “Help me up! Help me up!” A monk came and lay down beside him. Chao-chou got up and went away.Koan Sha...2020-04-2037 min
Secular Buddhism129 - The HALT MethodIn this podcast episode, I will discuss the HALT Method and share my thoughts on the koan shared in the last episode: "What is your original face before you were born?". I will also leave you with this new koan to explore: "One day Chao-chou fell down in the snow, and called out, “Help me up! Help me up!” A monk came and lay down beside him. Chao-chou got up and went away." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-1423 min
Secular Buddhism128 - No Going BackA key Buddhist principle is a recognition that things are always changing. Life is transient. When we have the feeling of wanting things to return back to normal, we need to remember that normal was always relative, there is no going back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-0520 min
Secular Buddhism127 - Becoming Nobody"Good concepts are like a gold chain, bad concepts are like an iron chain, they all equally bind you in the end." The concept we have about who we are is binding. What if instead of trying to become somebody, we practiced becoming nobody. In this podcast episode, I will discuss the idea of becoming nobody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-3040 min
Secular Buddhism126 - Finding Peace Amidst ChaosHow do we experience more peace in the midst of chaos? In this podcast episode, I will discuss the koan of the waiving mind and also discuss the idea of expanding our perspective to experience more peace amidst the chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-2117 min
Secular Buddhism125 - Keep Calm And Carry On SkillfullyIn light of the ongoing spread of COVID-19, I wanted to share some thoughts about skillful action. In this episode, I will also share my thoughts about the koan "There is Nothing I Dislike". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1528 min
Secular Buddhism124 - Dealing With People You DislikeWe all deal with people or situations we dislike from time to time. In this podcast episode, I will talk about dealing with people we dislike. For me, the recognition of disliking someone is always an invitation to look inward and to learn something about myself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-0828 min
Secular Buddhism123 - The Art Of Diving InIn this podcast episode, I will discuss my thoughts on the idea of the art of diving in. Life is a lot like a pool and we are learning to dive in, we dive into new relationships, jobs, and countless other experiences but how do we do the actual diving in? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-2328 min
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Secular Buddhism122 - Stop Trying to Eliminate SufferingWhat if the problem with suffering is the idea we have that we shouldn't suffer? Suffering is a word that has become synonymous with the core Buddhist teachings of the 4 Noble Truths. What if our understanding of those teachings has been tainted because of our views of what it means to suffer? In this episode, I will talk about suffering and unsatisfactoriness and how the latter makes more sense to me in terms of Buddhist practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-0928 min
Secular Buddhism121 - Just Enough To Be DangerousSometimes we know something but we haven't mastered it. We only know just enough to be dangerous with what we know. This applies to many aspects of life but also applies to our process of learning to live more mindfully. The key to mastering something is to practice it for a very long time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-0422 min
Secular Buddhism120 - Unconditional JoyWe normally think of joy as a reaction. Something happens and it causes joy to arise. That type of joy is conditioned. In Buddhism, unconditional joy is always there, covered or hidden by our conditioned mind (ideas and beliefs). We can uncover it through practicing awareness and asking ourselves, what did it take for this moment to arise? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-1731 min
Secular Buddhism119 - Endings And BeginningsAs we approach the end of one year and the beginning of a new year, I thought I would share some thoughts regarding endings and beginnings from a Buddhist perspective and how these teachings can minimize our fear of pain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-3027 min
Secular Buddhism118 - Revisiting The Parable Of The RaftThe Buddha said, "I will teach you the Dhamma compared to a raft, for the purpose of crossing over, not for the purpose of holding onto." Everything in Buddhism, including Buddhism itself is a tool, a means to an end, but not the end itself. In this episode, I will revisit the parable of the raft and share my thoughts about what this teaching means to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-1533 min
Secular Buddhism117 - Noble SilenceNoble Silence is a term attributed to the Buddha for his response to certain questions about reality. When it came to the big unanswerable questions, the Buddha was notably silent. In this podcast episode, I will discuss what Noble Silence is, how we can practice it, and what benefits we may see from such a practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-0825 min
Secular Buddhism116 - People Who Don't ExistWe all have the tendency to make a picture of reality and of other people. It's like we paint a portrait and then believe that this portrait is a 100% accurate depiction of the real person we painted and we don't realize that they are not the same. In this episode, I will talk about the idea of people who don't exist (the portraits in our minds). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-0222 min
Secular Buddhism115 - Unhooking Habitual PatternsWhat are the things that hook us? In our quest to understand ourselves and to become a better whatever we already are, it’s extremely beneficial to be capable of recognizing our attachments and knowing what it is that hooks us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-1025 min
Secular Buddhism114 - Beware Of Falling RocksIn this podcast episode, I will discuss the idea of attachment in relation to the Buddhist notion of groundlessness. I will discuss how our strong attachment to things can often cause more discomfort than the comfort we thought we were getting from the thing in the first place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-0330 min
Secular Buddhism113 - Right SpeechHow can we communicate more skillfully? In this podcast episode, I will discuss "right speech", one of the points on the eightfold path. I will discuss three different communication styles: passive, aggressive, and assertive and share a communication formula that has helped me to communicate more skillfully with my loved ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-2826 min
Secular Buddhism112 - The Importance Of CommunityIn this podcast episode, I will discuss the Buddhist teaching of "taking refuge" and talk about the teaching of the three jewels. I will discuss in greater detail how I hope to build an online community where we can practice together and continue our discussions about each podcast episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-2125 min