Archive for March 2013
Episode 162 :: Vince Horn :: Buddhist Geeks
Vince Horn Vince Horn joins us to talk about his work on Buddhist Geeks. Buddhism is being impacted by a lot lately. Not only is it faced with the selective pressures of modernity, but the digital revolution is creating new evolutionary opportunities. These two forces are squishing Buddhism and other traditions into radically new shapes,…
Read MoreRevisiting Meditation: Week 3
As predicted, emotion was a tough week for me to put words to. I’ve never really understood why it is so difficult for me to think about my emotions and really examine them and pinpoint what it is I’m experiencing on a “global” level, but it’s always been the case. I can always be aware of the…
Read MoreEpisode 161 :: Sarah Barab :: Naked Mind
Sarah Barab Film maker Sarah Barab joins us to speak about her film project, Naked Mind. Many of us are fairly isolated in our practice of Buddhism. Our direct, face to face sessions may be local, or at least within our own country. And, as such, how our fellow Buddhists in other countries practice, and…
Read MoreBuddhist Global Relief
We should all be looking for ways to help alleviate the dukkha of the world on a larger scale than just our own minds. But doing so is a much bigger program than sitting on the cushion, one that requires money and coordination. As secularists we would prefer that these projects be done without sectarian…
Read MoreSuperstition
From the QualiaSoup series of videos, this is a terrific examination of the concept of Superstition.
Read MoreRevisiting Meditation: Week 2
Note to readers: This is the third installment in a weekly series which focuses on establishing or re-establishing a consistent meditation practice. Please refer to my introductory article on this topic. While this week’s focus was on the body, it’s interesting to note that as much as this was the case, it was just as much…
Read MoreEpisode 160 :: Brad Fullmer :: Insight Timer
Insight Timer Meditator and mobile application developer Brad Fullmer joins us to speak about his application, Insight Timer. Meditating is not always easy bliss, it can be challenging in a variety of ways. We struggle to step off the powerful locomotive that is our train of thoughts, and bring our attention to the present moment.…
Read MoreOn Clinging to Views
“A new scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents eventually die, and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it.” — Max Planck I have a confession to make: I cling to views. When I was a child, perhaps the…
Read MoreFinding Authority Outside of Tradition
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…
Read MoreThe Whiner's Meditation Guide
I can’t meditate because it makes me sleepy. I can’t sit still, or I get hungry. All my annoyances from the day before comes up when I meditate. I find myself arguing with my boss when I meditate. I don’t think I meditate correctly. Does meditation even do anything? Is it working? I can’t meditate…
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