1 - What is Buddhism?
05/02/21 • 21 min
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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.
Contact Alan: https://alanpeto.com/contact
Podcast Disclaimer: https://alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer/
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.
Contact Alan: https://alanpeto.com/contact
Podcast Disclaimer: https://alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer/
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Welcome to the Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto Podcast
If you are interested in Buddhism and live in a Western country, but confused by all the confusing words and concepts, this podcast is for you. I have been explaining Buddhism for years in my articles, videos, and infographics, and now taking to podcasts. What sets this apart is that I am not a Buddhist monastic or having some fancy title in front of my name. Instead, I am a Buddhist layperson - just like you. This allows me to help explain Buddhism in a way that "makes sense" and is relatable, while still holding true to the Buddhist teachings. This intro episode will tell you what to expect in the next few episodes, and what is coming up later. I want to hear from you: tell me what you are wanting to learn about Buddhism, what you are confused about, and what you want to get out of this podcast! Also, check out my articles and videos on my website and subscribe to me on your favorite social media platform: alanpeto.com. To learn more about me, visit: alanpeto.com/about
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2 - Daily Buddhist Practice for Beginners
How do you start a daily Buddhist practice? For beginners, this can be challenging especially if you have not picked a Buddhist tradition to follow (and their practice). In this episode, I will explain how to start a daily practice that is rooted in the different Buddhist traditions but simple enough for beginners to follow.
You can read more about a daily practice in my article here: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/daily-buddhist-practice/ and watch my video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89gM2g0KOYU
Contact Alan: https://alanpeto.com/contact
Podcast Disclaimer: https://alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer/
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