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1 - What is Buddhism?
Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto
05/02/21 • 21 min
Buddhism is a worldwide religion based on the insight and teachings of the Buddha of our current era, known as Shakyamuni Buddha (commonly called “The Buddha”). But what exactly is "Buddhism"? In this episode, I start off my podcast series by giving you a high-level overview of Buddhism and why it is so empowering to us as humans. We will cover Dependent Origination, the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, Karma, and Rebirth.
You can also read my companion article "Introduction to Buddhism" on my website: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/buddhism-quick-intro/
Do you have any questions or feedback about this episode? I would like to hear from you! Contact me at https://alanpeto.com/contact
Audio updated in November 2021.
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52 - Impermanence in Buddhism
Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto
07/08/23 • 29 min
Impermanence in Buddhism is so important and central to our practice that we can't ignore it. However, it is also a very hard concept to understand. The Buddha essentially said that all conditioned things (that includes you and me) are every changing, impermanent, and interdependent on other things to exist. Because our existence is temporary in nature, thus impermanence, it is of the nature to be dukkha or suffering. This continual forced rebirth is the problem. But, when we fundamentally understand impermanence and our impermanent nature (and that of other things) we can be freed from the Three Fires/Poisons that create karma, force continued rebirth. Then can we reside in our true state of Nirvana and no longer have forced rebirth - breaking the cycle.
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33 - Devotional Buddhism
Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto
07/25/22 • 25 min
Regardless of tradition or branch, the half-billion Buddhists around the world practice something called devotional Buddhism. This is based on faith and refuge in the Triple Gem (Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha), and not on blind faith. This foundational way to practice Buddhism provides a balanced approach on the path towards enlightenment that can be traced all the way back to the time of the Buddha 2,600 years ago! In this episode, you'll learn why we have Buddha statues, why there is bowing and prostrating, and why you should give devotional Buddhism a chance.
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Welcome to the Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto Podcast
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64 - Buddhism Questions & Answers #2
Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto
05/10/24 • 47 min
I received so many questions related to Buddhism, I have another episode! Learn what I think about these questions!
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:20 - How much time does it take to reach nirvana?
03:17 - How can I take the Triple Gem if there is no temple or master in my country - can I do it on my own?
05:33 - Can I be a Buddhist and also believe in God or Gods
08:14 - Is having a family encouraged? Is love for our children encouraged if all is sunyata?
11:21 - Who created the way kamma (karma) works? Who created the rules and places of reincarnation?
15:06 - Is the goal of Buddhism to have everyone become a monastic? Do you need to be one to attain nirvana?
18:16 - Is Amida (Amitabha) Buddha and the Pureland real?
22:56 - How practical are Buddha's teaching in today's world?
26:01 - Is it a must to have a Buddhist altar?
30:07 - Can you discuss what differentiates citta, manas, and vijnana, since they all tend to get translated as "mind"?
35:25 - What is different about Vajrayana? What are the three roots
41:51 - Explain mind only Buddhism.
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19 - Thich Nhat Hanh
Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto
02/05/22 • 25 min
The world-famous Buddhist monk Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh passed away in January 2022 at the age of 95. He left behind a legacy of monasteries, local groups, books, and millions of followers. In this episode, I'd like to reflect on what I feel is some of his key teachings and some things that are often overlooked by Westerners about him. If you are new to him and would like a book recommendation, "The Heart of the Buddha's Teachings" (https://amzn.to/3rDtSGJ) is one of his most popular introductory books on Buddhism. The other book I mentioned in this podcast about Pure Land Buddhism is called "Finding Our True Home" (https://amzn.to/3slw4Sg).
Read my article on Thich Nhat Hanh: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/thich-nhat-hanh-life-lessons/
Send me your question or message: https://alanpeto.com/contact
As an Amazon Associate, the link to the books above is on Amazon and provides Alan a small commission if you choose to purchase. This does not affect the price to you.
18 - The Three Marks of Existence in Buddhism
Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto
01/25/22 • 22 min
4 - What is a Buddhist?
Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto
06/30/21 • 17 min
What is a "Buddhist"? In this episode, we will take a deeper dive into the two types of Buddhists, how to become a Buddhist, what Buddhist laypersons do, some misconceptions laypersons have about being a Buddhist, and ways to have a fulfilling Buddhist life as a layperson.
Ready to become a Buddhist? Learn more in my article: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/become-a-buddhist/
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22 - Not-Self in Buddhism
Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto
03/14/22 • 24 min
One of the fundamental teachings of the Buddha is that we do not have a permanent, unchanging, and independent "self". However, we believe we do have such a "self", and as a result, we engage in karmic actions that trap us in the cycle of rebirth, which means continual rebecoming in new existences, which is suffering because they are impermanent. Buddhist practice is focused on breaking down this illusionary belief in a self so we can encounter our true self and existence which is impermanent, ever-changing, and interdependent on other phenomena. When we do this, we can live in our natural state of Nirvana free of the Three Fires/Poisons of ignorance, greed, and anger.
Have a question or comment? Send me a message via my site at alanpeto.com/contact
21 - Karma in Buddhism
Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto
03/07/22 • 23 min
Karma can be a misunderstood term in our world since it has crept into our everyday conversations with "good karma" and "bad karma". But for Buddhists, it is an important part of the religion because it is something one wants to both transform, and ultimately end creating karma that keeps them bound to the cycle of rebirth. Enlightened beings, such as the Buddha, created Karma 'without outflows' meaning it is the karma of an enlightened being who is no longer creating karmic actions that are unskillful and reinforcing (and binding) the false idea of a permanent 'self'. Instead, it is karma where one has a clear and fundamental understanding of the world and how to properly interact in it.
Have a question or comment? Send me a message at alanpeto.com/contact
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How many episodes does Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto have?
Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto currently has 77 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Buddhism, Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.
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The episode title '1 - What is Buddhism?' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto is 27 minutes.
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The first episode of Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto was released on Dec 26, 2020.
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