Posts Tagged ‘secularism’
Episode 42 :: Stanford M. Forrester :: Buddhism and Haiku
Stanford M. Forrester Stanford Forrester talks with us today about Buddhism and Haiku. Buddhism has a long tradition of finding expression in the arts. Perhaps one of the most in alignment with our practice of present moment awareness is that of poetry, specifically haiku. There are few forms which, in so few words, provide the…
Read MoreEpisode 30 :: Eli Effinger-Weintraub :: Secular Paganism and Cats Pulling Sleds
Eli Effinger-Weintraub Today we’re going to put ourselves in the perspective of our friends and family when asking us about practices they don’t understand, as we speak with Eli Effinger-Weintraub. How often do you get quizzical looks when you say you’re a secular Buddhist? Ever get asked, “What does that mean, exactly?” Or even as…
Read MoreEpisode 29 :: Rick Bateman :: Secular Buddhism Canada Style
Rick Bateman Rick Bateman from SecularBuddhism.com speaks with us today about his work creating a secular Buddhist practice center in Victoria, British Columbia. Hi, everyone. Before we get started with today’s episode, I wanted to share with you a wonderful opportunity I had earlier this week. One of the great joys of doing this podcast…
Read MoreEpisode 24 :: Stephen Batchelor :: Secular Buddhism Arising
Today we speak with the author, teacher, and Atheist Buddhist, Stephen Batchelor.
When ancient religion encounters a new culture, there can be radical change in one, the other, or both — rarely do religion and culture simply part ways. Modern culture is no different. Though we may not be any more aware of it as the fish is aware of the ocean in which it swims, as human beings we are inextricably linked to the culture in which we live.
Read MoreEpisode 22 :: Losing My Religion :: Coming Out As An Atheist
Bug Girl Panel discussion on coming out to one’s family and friends as an atheist. We talk with panelists PZ Myers, Bug Girl, Jennifer Ouellette, Lyra Lynx, Maria Walters, Jen Mana, Ted Meissner, Debbie Goddard, Carrie Iwan, and Dave Walbridge. Religious tolerance is a very different thing from acceptance. Sometimes we’re able to come out…
Read MoreEpisode 20 :: Secular Coalition for America :: Part Two
Sean Faircloth Today we’ll conclude our interview with Sean, started last week. Quotes “… the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion…” — Treaty of Tripoli “Our team, if you will, has I think a very enlightened world view to present, but we’re not presenting…
Read MoreEpisode 19 :: Secular Coalition for America :: Part One
Sean Faircloth Hi, everyone. I hope you’re having a good holiday weekend, if you’re in the states. And, I just realized through happy accident, today’s episode is about the very independence we’re celebrating. See what happens when I get a whole four hoursof sleep! As Buddhists, part of our practice is seeing things as they…
Read MoreEpisode 14 :: Revitalization Movements :: Part Two
We will conclude part two of our interview with the Triple Gem of the virtual secular sangha, Linda Blanchard, Jan Ford, and Dana Nourie on the topic of revitalization movements, and how that’s impacting us in the early stages of the development of secular buddhist practice. Linda Blanchard Linda Blanchard founded the Skeptical Buddhists’ Sangha…
Read MoreEpisode 13 :: Revitalization Movements :: Part One
Linda Blanchard Today’s interview is with the Triple Gem of the virtual secular sangha, Linda Blanchard, Jan Ford, and Dana Nourie. We’ll talk about revitalization movements, and how that’s impacting us in the early stages of the development of secular buddhist practice. Hi, everyone. Happy Vesakha! For those of you not of the buddhisty persuasion,…
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