The Secular Buddhist Podcast
Episode 327 :: Evan Thompson :: Why I Am Not a Buddhist
Evan Thompson Evan Thompson joins us to speak about his new book, Why I Am Not a Buddhist. If you ask ten people what Buddhism is, you may be faced with ten different answers. For some, it may be a religion, while others deny that and say it’s a philosophy. So not only are there…
Read MoreEpisode 326 :: Dave Smith :: Secular Dharma Foundation
Dave Smith Dave Smith joins us to speak about his Secular Dharma Foundation. Hi, everyone. Before we begin today’s episode, I would like to mention that this podcast and the supporting website, discussion forums, our live, online Practice Circle and other services provided by the Secular Buddhist Association are supported by you. If you find…
Read MoreEpisode 325 :: Koshin Paley Ellison :: Wholehearted: Slow Down, Help Out, Wake Up
Episode 324 :: John Danvers :: Exeter Meditation Circle
John Danvers John Danvers joins us to speak about the in-person Exeter Meditation Circle. Secular Buddhism has grown in the ten years since this podcast started socializing the term, and each week I hear from people who want to know if there is a Secular Buddhist group near them. By the next ten years I…
Read MoreEpisode 323 :: Brad Warner :: Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen
Episode 322 :: Kare Landfald :: Zen Coaching
Kare Landfald Kare Landfald joins us to speak about Zen Coaching. As secular Buddhism gain momentum, it is inevitable the “this world” focus of secularity also find new engagements within the many branches of the Buddhist tree. Zen is no exception, and contemporary living can be a powerful tool in authentically showing up for your…
Read MoreEpisode 321 :: John Negru :: Bodhisattva 4.0: A Primer for Engaged Buddhists
Episode 320 :: Sharon A. Suh :: Occupy This Body: A Buddhist Memoir
Sharon A. Suh Sharon Suh joins us to speak about her book, Occupy This Body: A Buddhist Memoir. Though many people may come from and live in the same lineage or branch of the Buddhist tree, what it means to us and how it may impact our life can be unique, and very personal. What…
Read MoreEpisode 319 :: Oren Jay Sofer :: Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication
Episode 318 :: Robert M. Ellis :: The Buddha’s Middle Way: Experiential Judgement in his Life and Teaching
Robert M. Ellis Robert M. Ellis returns to the podcast to speak about his new book, The Buddha’s Middle Way: Experiential Judgement in his Life and Teaching. Buddha’s guidance was clear: avoid extremes, live a life of balance in the middle way. In the complexities of life, though, rests a question about how to find…
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