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Understanding Buddhism in America

Michael Goree•understandingbuddhisminamerica.blogspot.com

Religion & Spirituality

This is a podcast explaining various Buddhist teachings and topics. It is designed for people of all religious backgrounds to understand and enjoy while maintaining the core lessons of Buddhism. It was started as a source for understanding some of the more complex and often misunderstood Buddhist teachings in a quick, easy, and entertaining way.

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Episodes

Haiku Hai-Five

Mike reads some of his own Buddhist poetry.

Aug 30, 2012

Dhammapada Squash Banana - Mary Kate & Ashley

The first episode in a long series devoted to The Dhammapada, starting with Chapter 1, The Twin Verses.

Aug 27, 2012

Philosophy in the Park: Almighty Circuitry

Mike takes his philosophical musings to Vinoy Park, Florida, this week to ask a possibly-but-probably-not important question.

Aug 14, 2012

Return of the Buddha

The final chapter in the story of Buddha.

Aug 10, 2012

Oh Dear God

Mike talks about returning to the podcast, and many perspectives on the subject of God.

Aug 07, 2012

Buddha Strikes Back

Part 2 of the epic story of how Buddha became a Buddha.

Nov 08, 2011

A New Buddha

Mike begins part 1 of 3 podcasts dedicated to the epic story of Buddha.

Oct 18, 2011

Lord of the Pizzas

Desires can be tough to understand and even tougher to manage. Today Mike talks about an easy way to understand and view cravings for what they are and how they influence our lives.

Oct 14, 2011

There is No Podcast

Mike talks about Buddhism in movies, including The Matrix, Star Wars, Kung Fu Panda, and more. He also talks about important moments in Buddhist history.

Sep 16, 2011

Four Truths and Eightfold Paths Ago

This episode, Mike will be talking about the Four Noble Truths in detail, explaining common misconceptions and applications to every day life.

Aug 31, 2011

No Problemo

Dealing with the stresses of daily life can seem difficult to attempt in a spiritual way. Today's podcast is on how a simple change of heart about the very nature of our problems can help us overcome them with ease.

Aug 27, 2011

Enlighten Up

Today's podcast is about the Buddhist concept of enlightenment. Half of the episode is devoted to explaining enlightenment, while the other half is an account of a personal first-hand experience with realization.

Aug 23, 2011

Buddhist Myth-Busting

Mike answers some of the frequently asked questions about Buddhism in this episode. The answers will help establish a basic understanding of some Buddhist concepts and practices.

Aug 20, 2011

Back to the Present

This episode is on the importance of staying in the present. Mike talks about how living in the past or future can cause unnecessary problems, and how exactly we can maintain our awareness of the present.

Aug 18, 2011

Non-Attachment

Non-attachment can be a difficult concept to grasp, let alone to utilize in daily life. This episode goes over what non-attachment really means and how it can be used in relationships and situations today.

Aug 17, 2011

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