Secular Buddhism

The podcast discusses the concept of 'becoming nobody' in relation to Buddhism, exploring the idea of 'not doing' and gaining insights from others. It reflects on the observation of baby birds trying to fly and the power of allowing nature to take its course. The concept of becoming nobody is explored as a path to freedom and self-discovery, while also discussing personal experiences of prejudice and embracing self-transformation.

Explore the notions of peace amidst chaos through metaphors like the waving mind and blind men describing the elephant. Delve into the concepts of perception, interdependence, and finding peace during chaotic times. Embrace discomfort, reflect inwardly, and practice mindfulness and awareness to find peace.

Exploring skillful action, the concept of impermanence and interdependence, mindfulness during the pandemic, understanding flattening the curve, and balancing work and mindfulness in uncertain times

- The podcast discusses the challenges of interacting with people you dislike. - It explores the concept of finding enlightenment in everyday activities. - The role of awareness in living a less reactive life is examined. - Personal preferences and disliking others are discussed, emphasizing shifting perspectives. - The importance of self-reflection in dealing with disliked individuals is highlighted. - The power of interdependence and impermanence in finding a new perspective is explored.

In this podcast, the speaker discusses the art of diving into new experiences like relationships and jobs. They share stories about embracing discomfort, the concept of dependent arising, and the relevance of Buddhist teachings. The episode also includes a Zenko story about a blind man and a lantern.

The podcast discusses the concept of suffering in Buddhism and proposes using the term 'unsatisfactoriness'. It explores a four-step process to overcome reactivity and embracing the full range of emotions for a richer life experience.

Exploring the concept of knowing just enough to be dangerous, preparing for death and living a life with no regrets, the potential dangers of overconfidence, the time and dedication required to master a skill, and the challenge of changing habits and the importance of patience.

We 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.

The podcast explores the concepts of reflection and perception, emphasizing how our biases shape our reality. It delves into the interdependent relationship between endings and beginnings from a Buddhist perspective, providing comfort during difficult times. The practice of embracing both endings and new beginnings is discussed, encouraging fearlessness and embracing the unknown for personal growth.

The 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.