Functionally Literate

Buddhist Myths | The Life of the Buddha & The 4 Noble Truths


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(1/2) The boys discuss Buddhism. This episode is about the Buddha's journey to enlightenment, how he attained Nirvana in life and the 4 Noble Truths as discussed in the first sermon he delivered. Zach's source is Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists, by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy and Sister Nivedita. Ryan's source is Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction, by Damien Keown.


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Produced, directed and edited by: Ryan Carter

Hosted by: Ryan Carter & Zach Ignotz

Audio Recordist: Chris D. Mooney

Theme music by Jake Weller. Listen to Jake's album, ⁠⁠⁠Wasting Time⁠⁠⁠.

Special thanks to ⁠⁠Vidwest Studios⁠⁠ for providing some equipment and a recording space.

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Functionally LiterateBy Ryan Carter