![CDATA[This is episode 4, recorded at the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple on 2010-09-22. Mindfulness: A Skeptic's Journey - Brian Waspi, a member of Blue Lotus Temple who is also on the Board of Directors, shares his skeptical (and humorous) journey into the world of mindfulness. This was recorded on Vishaka Day, 2010, in Woodstock, IL. ]]

![CDATA[This is episode 3, recorded at the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple on 2010-09-20. Meditation, Exercise, or Happy-cin - Bhante Sujatha discusses the benefits of meditation and explains that the work of mindfulness starts on the cushion but must carry over into daily life. ]]

![CDATA[This is episode 2, recorded at the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple on 2010-09-04. Spiritual vs. Religious - Bhante Sujatha, abbot of Blue Lotus Temple, discusses the difference between "spiritual" vs. "religious" and whether it is necessary to call oneself a "Buddhist." ]]

![CDATA[This is episode 1, recorded at the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple on 2010-08-31. Inaugural Podcast: Why Focus on the Breath? - There are many types of meditation. In the Theravadan tradition, we talk about meditating "on the breath." In this first podcast by Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, abbot Bhante Sujuatha explains why we focus on the breath and discusses common misconceptions.]]