Secular Buddhism

Don't use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist. Use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are.

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7 - Acceptance vs Resignation

This episode explores the difference between Acceptance vs Resignation. A common misconception about Buddhist thought is the idea that acceptance means we just resign to what is and we don't/can't do anything about it. Buddhism does not encourage resignation, in fact, Resignation is not at all in line with Buddhist teachings. This discussion will clarify the difference between acceptance and resignation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 25, 2016•11 min

6 - How to Teach Mindfulness to Kids

This episode explores how I teach mindfulness to my kids. We know that practicing mindfulness is beneficial for adults but it's also very beneficial for kids. Research indicates that mindfulness can help kids improve their abilities to pay attention, to calm down when they are upset and to make better decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 2016•30 min

5 - Death, Karma, and Mindful Living

This episode explores the topics of Death, Karma, and Mindfulness. The ultimate aim of Buddhist studies is to obtain freedom, and freedom is the only requirement for happiness. There are 11 key things you can do to live more mindfully. Everything you need in order to be happy can be found within the present moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 07, 2016•45 min

4 - The illusion of the ego

This episode explores the topic of the ego. What is ego? What part of me is really me? When we view ourselves and others as independent and permanent, we tend to view ourselves as finished products rather than works in progress. The reality is that the sense of self is an illusion, we are impermanent and interdependent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 2016•29 min

3 - Seeing With I's of Wisdom

This episode explores the topics of Interdependence and Impermanence as well as the 8 fold path. Understanding these topics along with Emptiness, will help us to develop "wise view", the most important part of the 8 fold path. Poem shared: "Autobiography In Five Short Chapters" by Portia Nelson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 2016•28 min

2 - The Nature of Human Suffering

This episode explores the nature of human suffering or the nature of the human condition. The first main discourse of the Buddha was concerning the nature of suffering, taught in a format commonly known as "The 4 Noble Truths". Understanding the nature of suffering will allow us to explore how we can minimize suffering for ourselves and for others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 05, 2016•22 min

1 - What Is Secular Buddhism?

Host Noah Rasheta launches the Secular Buddhism podcast, outlining its aim to explore Buddhist philosophy through a secular lens, detached from supernatural dogma. The episode introduces key themes like embracing a "beginner's mind," redefining spirituality beyond religion to focus on meaning and connection, and distinguishing between facts and inherent truths. It encourages listeners to use these concepts for self-improvement rather than conversion, emphasizing universal human experience over labels.

Dec 31, 2015•24 min

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