In honor of Bodhi Day—a tradition marking the Buddha’s awakening—this podcast episode invites us to reconsider what it means to be “enlightened.” Far too often, we imagine enlightenment as a distant goal, a spiritual finish line we’ll cross once we’ve perfectly solved all our struggles.
Picture yourself hanging from a rope, gripping it with all your might. Your shoulders ache, your hands burn, and each moment feels heavier than the last. But what if the pain isn't coming from what you're holding onto, but from the act of holding on itself?
In this episode, I explore gratitude as a natural byproduct of awareness, interdependence, and impermanence. Through the lens of Buddhist teachings, including the metaphor of Indra’s net and the Zen story of “The Cup Is Already Broken,” I share how mindfulness reveals the interconnectedness of all things and inspires
After nearly a decade of hosting the Secular Buddhism Podcast, I've distilled 30 of my favorite life lessons inspired by Buddhist wisdom. These nuggets have profoundly shaped my daily life and they represent the core teachings I strive to practice. I hope these resonate with you. Which one