Secular Buddhism 75 - Everyday Buddhism Interview
Jul 9, 2018
Transitioning from LDS Mormon to Buddhism, embracing uncertainty and the search for peace, exploring the journey from Mormonism to Buddhism, navigating the discomfort of drinking coffee in a Mormon community, raising children in a religious community, exploring Everyday Buddhism in the context of everyday life.
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Crisis Sparked The Shift
- Noah describes a marriage betrayal that triggered deep doubt and an existential crisis.
- That crisis led him to meditation and questioning the need for absolute answers, which opened him to Buddhism.
Peace From Embracing Uncertainty
- Noah realized peace came from accepting not knowing rather than finding definitive answers.
- He found comfort in sitting with questions instead of clinging to certainty.
Lecture That Turned The Question Around
- Noah attended a lecture series comparing world religions and was surprised by Buddhism's approach.
- The Buddhist presenter flipped the question to "who wants to know?" and hooked Noah immediately.