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Finding Authority Outside of Tradition

Finding Authority Outside of Tradition

by , Published on March 12, 2013, with 0 Comments

In this episode host Vincent Horn concludes his conversation with Ted by exploring the role of Tradition in secular Buddhism. They consider the question of spiritual authority in secular Buddhism and whether it’s possible to see through the filter of culture and tradition. This is Part 2. Part 1 is listed below. This topic comes [...]

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Ted Interviewed by Buddhist Geeks

Ted Interviewed by Buddhist Geeks

by , Published on February 25, 2013, with 0 Comments

Ted Meissner is the host of The Secular Buddhist podcast and the Executive Director of the Secular Buddhist Association. In this episode with host Vincent Horn chief geek at Buddhist Geeks, Ted shares examples of secular Buddhism, why he is skeptical but not cynical about religion, and he stresses what he thinks is the importance of [...]

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Loving Kindness Guided Meditation

Loving Kindness Guided Meditation

by , Published on December 16, 2012, with 0 Comments

Guided Loving Kindness Meditation Follow this Guided Loving Kindness Meditation by Mark Knicklebine (about 35 minutes):

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Ted Meissner: Secular Buddhism (podcast)

Ted Meissner: Secular Buddhism (podcast)

by , Published on December 14, 2012, with 2 Comments

Our very own Ted Meissner was recently interviewed by Ginger Campbell, the host of the Brain Science podcast, and Books and Ideas podcast. In this interview, Ginger asks Ted about Buddhism, what it is, what the practice is, and how it differs from secular Buddhism. More Information: Virginia Campbell, MD Brain Science Podcast

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Body Scan Guided Meditation

Body Scan Guided Meditation

by , Published on December 3, 2012, with 0 Comments

Guided Body Scan Meditation Follow this  Guided Body Scan  Meditation by Mark Knicklebine (about 40 minutes):

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20 Minute Sit

20 Minute Sit

by , Published on November 29, 2012, with 8 Comments

A guided 20-minute mindfulness meditation session featuring mindfulness of the breath and of the body, guided by Mark Knicklebine

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What is this Path of Mindfulness? (John Peacock Talk)

What is this Path of Mindfulness? (John Peacock Talk)

by , Published on May 4, 2012, with 0 Comments

This talk covers the relationship of mindfulness to the three marks of existence as well as the the three ‘fires’ of greed, aversion and delusion. The question is also raised as to how we want to live our lives and our commitment to that vision.

I highly recommend that you listen to this talk. John does an excellent job of talking about what the Buddha taught, explaining words from the Pali Canon, and most importantly how this all fits into the reality of the lives we live every day, in this life.

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