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166 - Welcoming the Unwanted

166 - Welcoming the Unwanted

Craving for and attachment to feelings is what leads to suffering; on the flip side of that, awareness and understanding of our feelings can lead to Enlightenment. In this episode, I will share my thoughts around the Buddhist concept of feelings tones / Vedana.

Secular Buddhism

165 - Unlearning

“A student of Buddhism tries to unlearn something every day.” What does it mean to “unlearn”? In this episode, I will share my thoughts around the notion of learning and unlearning in the context of practicing Buddhism.

164 - Thrown Out of the Nest

One of the final teachings the Buddha gave, had to do with becoming an island unto yourself. In a way, he was telling his followers that it was time to leave the nest and to take refuge in themselves. In this episode, I will share my thoughts on this teaching.

Secular Buddhism

163 - Sticks and Stones

In this episode, I will talk about the story of Sundari, an ascetic who was killed in an attempt to frame Sidhartha and bring dishonor to him and his followers. How the Buddha handled this ordeal sheds light on the Buddhist approach to words and accusations.

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