Understanding Buddhism in America
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
This is a podcast explaining various Buddhist teachings and topics. It is designed for people of all religious backgrounds to understand and enjoy while maintaining the core lessons of Buddhism. It was started as a source for understanding some of the more complex and often misunderstood Buddhist teachings in a quick, easy, and entertaining way.
Location:
United States
Description:
This is a podcast explaining various Buddhist teachings and topics. It is designed for people of all religious backgrounds to understand and enjoy while maintaining the core lessons of Buddhism. It was started as a source for understanding some of the more complex and often misunderstood Buddhist teachings in a quick, easy, and entertaining way.
Language:
English
Episodes
Haiku Hai-Five
8/30/2012
Mike reads some of his own Buddhist poetry.
Duration:00:08:19
Dhammapada Squash Banana - Mary Kate & Ashley
8/27/2012
The first episode in a long series devoted to The Dhammapada, starting with Chapter 1, The Twin Verses.
Duration:00:11:00
Philosophy in the Park: Almighty Circuitry
8/14/2012
Mike takes his philosophical musings to Vinoy Park, Florida, this week to ask a possibly-but-probably-not important question.
Duration:00:08:19
Return of the Buddha
8/10/2012
The final chapter in the story of Buddha.
Duration:00:13:10
Oh Dear God
8/7/2012
Mike talks about returning to the podcast, and many perspectives on the subject of God.
Duration:00:13:43
Buddha Strikes Back
11/8/2011
Part 2 of the epic story of how Buddha became a Buddha.
Duration:00:12:37
A New Buddha
10/18/2011
Mike begins part 1 of 3 podcasts dedicated to the epic story of Buddha.
Duration:00:11:57
Lord of the Pizzas
10/14/2011
Desires can be tough to understand and even tougher to manage. Today Mike talks about an easy way to understand and view cravings for what they are and how they influence our lives.
Duration:00:10:39
There is No Podcast
9/16/2011
Mike talks about Buddhism in movies, including The Matrix, Star Wars, Kung Fu Panda, and more. He also talks about important moments in Buddhist history.
Duration:00:14:30
Four Truths and Eightfold Paths Ago
8/31/2011
This episode, Mike will be talking about the Four Noble Truths in detail, explaining common misconceptions and applications to every day life.
Duration:00:11:48
No Problemo
8/27/2011
Dealing with the stresses of daily life can seem difficult to attempt in a spiritual way. Today's podcast is on how a simple change of heart about the very nature of our problems can help us overcome them with ease.
Duration:00:13:45
Enlighten Up
8/23/2011
Today's podcast is about the Buddhist concept of enlightenment. Half of the episode is devoted to explaining enlightenment, while the other half is an account of a personal first-hand experience with realization.
Duration:00:19:56
Buddhist Myth-Busting
8/20/2011
Mike answers some of the frequently asked questions about Buddhism in this episode. The answers will help establish a basic understanding of some Buddhist concepts and practices.
Duration:00:22:27
Back to the Present
8/18/2011
This episode is on the importance of staying in the present. Mike talks about how living in the past or future can cause unnecessary problems, and how exactly we can maintain our awareness of the present.
Duration:00:14:00
Non-Attachment
8/17/2011
Non-attachment can be a difficult concept to grasp, let alone to utilize in daily life. This episode goes over what non-attachment really means and how it can be used in relationships and situations today.
Duration:00:15:22