Archive for November 2010
Episode 40 :: Glenn Wallis :: The Problem With Beliefs
Glenn Wallis Dr. Glenn Wallis speaks with us about beliefs, and how conflating them with knowledge can lead us down unhelpful paths in our practice. What do you believe? Our children are above average. Our dog loves us. Our team is going to win the game. Most of the time, these beliefs don’t really cause…
Read MoreEpisode 39 :: Spring Washam :: East Bay Meditation Center and Diversity
Spring Washam Meditation teacher Spring Washam speaks with us about having diversity in our communities, and East Bay Meditation Center. We’ll also have a bonus segment, chatting with Roger Nygard about the DVD release of his movie, The Nature Of Existence. Show of hands — how many of us have ever walked into a room,…
Read MoreEpisode 38 :: Jayarava's Raves
Jayarava Jayarava joins us to speak about his blog, Jayarava’s Raves, and his thoughts and reflections on being a pragmatic Western Buddhist. Secular or religious. It’s like you’re choosing decaf, or rocket fuel. We remain critical of each other’s ways of approaching our traditions even within the traditions themselves, and simple questions can be taken…
Read MoreEpisode 37 :: Dr. Pam Gay :: Cosmologist Over Cocktails
Dr. Pam Gay Pam Gay speaks with us about comics, science fiction conventions, new discoveries with the Hubble telescope — and practicing acceptance with others’ spiritual views. Hi everyone, and welcome back to The Secular Buddhist. I’d like to take a moment before we get started with today’s wonderful guest to thank you for listening.…
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