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In this episode we examine the nature and meaning of Buddhism. Buddhism is a religion started by the Buddha that teaches a philosophy and a way of life that frees one from attachment and thereby frees one from suffering. The older term for Buddhism is the Buddha Dharma. Podcast Outline Introduction A. What does the []
In this episode we look at three reasons why you should meditate. Even though your life is already busy, there are many good reasons to add meditation to your list. Meditation is the only place where you can learn to see into the nature of reality as it really is. Meditation will give you eyes. []
In this episode we explore the meaning of mindfulness. It is rightly said that the core practice of Budhism is mindfulness meditation. However, as important as mindfulness is to Buddhist, it is not always understood. We also tough on the two basic kinds of Buddhist meditation. Podcast Outline Introduction A. So What is Mindfulness? B. []
In this episode we give you some very simple sitting meditation instruction. Included are instructions on preparing the body for meditation by sitting correctly and learning to relax into meditation. Then follows step by step directions on how to do mindfulness of the breath meditation. Podcast Outline Introduction A. The First Step is to Prepare []
In this episode we teach a few techniques to help you deal with your wandering mind and start building your concentration ability. If you meditate for any length of time you will discover the wandering mind. Some beginners in meditation have thought that they were crazy because their minds are like a mad monkey jumping []
In this episode we take a look at Christmas from a Buddhist perspective. Christmas is a holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity. Being a Christian holiday, should Buddhists celebrate it? Buddhists can celebrate much of what Christmas stands for, but there are parts that we as Buddhist do not []
In this episode we address the misconception that not thinking is the goal of Buddhist meditation. Buddhist meditation is about being mindful, about being fully aware in the present moment. But there are a number of misconceptions about meditation, including the idea that not thinking is the goal of meditation. Meditation is about being mindful, []
In this episode we examine who the Buddha was. There are a number of misconceptions about the Buddha, and these have to be cleared up first. The Buddha was a man who woke up. The word Buddha means awakened one. His birth name was Siddhartha, his family name was Gautama. Podcast Outline Introduction A. Knowing []
In this episode we want to encourage you to live in the present moment. Every year we celebrate the beginning of a New Year. We put the old year away and begin afresh a new one. But if we look deeper, we will discover that every second is new. Begin to live in the now, []
In this episode we explore the meaning and purpose of Buddhist prayer. Since Buddhism doesn?t believe in an all powerful God, it therefore seems strange to some that Buddhists pray at all. Some mistakenly think that we pray to the Buddha, but we don?t. The purpose of Buddhist prayer is to awaken our inherent inner []
In this episode we introduce you to mantras generally, and the Buddha Dharma Mantra in particular. A Mantra is a word or phrase repeated to aid our focus. Mantras can be spoken out loud, or they can be said silently in the mind. A mantra is a tool to help cultivate the mind. Podcast Outline []
In this episode we want to teach you how to totally relax. The modern world, with its modern conveniences, has produced more stress and tension, then ease and relaxation. The pressure of work, friends, family, and endless running has made some of us a ball of tension. We need to learn to relax. Podcast Outline []
In this episode we want to examine who the Dalai Lama is. Probably the most visible person of Buddhism is the Dalai Lama. He is seen on the news meeting with great leaders and has even received the Nobel Peace Prize. The title Dalai Lama refers to a high teacher in Gelug branch of Tibetan []
In this episode we want to expose the danger of the conceptual mind trap. There is a veil between us and reality, that veil is concepts. We see things through the filter of notions and ideas. Growing up we are taught to believe that our concepts and ideas of reality are real, but they are []
In this episode we want to give you a brief overview of these Four Nobile Truths. The Teachings of the Buddha can be summarized in what is called the Four Noble Truths. The Four Noble Truths are the foundation of all Buddhist teaching. It tells us the cause and cure for suffering. Podcast Outline Introduction []