Secular Buddhism

Exploring the essence of Buddhism and oneness, human tendency to define in-groups and out-groups, embracing diversity, and interconnectedness and self-identity in Buddhism are discussed. The host shares personal journey and mission, emphasizing personal growth and gratitude.

Explore the Buddhist perspective on death and the concept of change. Delve into impermanence, interdependence, and non-dualism. Reflect on the illusion of beginnings and endings. Embrace impermanence through lessons from nature and music. Find comfort in beliefs and self-reflection on death.

Have you ever felt stuck between a rock and a hard place? It's difficult to be aware while we're experiencing difficulties and yet that is the very moment that awareness can change everything for us. In this short episode, I will share the zen story of the strawberry and explain how I view this story to be a powerful lesson about awareness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to practice non-attachment? Rather than thinking of non-attachment as not attaching to things, think of it as not allowing things to own you. What things own you? Those are the things you're attached to. In this episode, I will discuss the concept of non-attachment and I will attempt to make this idea more accessible and easy to understand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explore the connection between gratitude and happiness through Buddhist teachings, emphasizing the importance of practicing gratitude for true happiness. Learn how to cultivate gratitude as a skill, transcend circumstances, and embrace daily practices like keeping a gratitude journal. Challenge yourself to enhance happiness by eliminating complaining, criticizing, and gossiping for 10 days.

One of the most common questions I hear when I'm teaching is "Is Buddhism a Religion?" People are typically expecting a simple "yes" or "no" but I've found that the answer is a bit more complex than that. In this episode, I will share my view of why I see Buddhism as an applied psychology or a philosophical way of life more than a religion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life is a journey and the journey is the goal. What would life be like if we did things for the sake of doing them? In this episode, I will explore the idea of learning to enjoy the journey instead of always focusing on destinations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exploring the interconnected nature of life and death in Buddhism, embracing authenticity and non-duality, discussing the illusion of free will, and living mindfully in the present moment are some of the thought-provoking topics covered in this episode.

In life, difficulties arise. This is a universal aspect of the human experience. Knowing this, how do we deal with difficult emotions? We don't like feeling angry, sad, or afraid, but these are normal and natural emotions just like happiness or joy. Emotions, like everything else, are impermanent and interdependent. In this episode, I will discuss the topic of dealing with difficult emotions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode explores the concept of perfection and the harm of comparisons. It emphasizes embracing uniqueness, non-comparison, and non-duality. The story of a monk learning these lessons is highlighted, promoting mindfulness and self-acceptance.