The first episodes in this podcast will be not only timely and interesting, but a great way to start a daily practice!  I will be posting the audio from a live daily Zoom session that myself (a Mahayana layperson) and Sanathavihari Bhikkhu (a Theravada monk) hosted for fourteen days.  While it is structured around the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is perfect for anyone just starting out in Buddhism.  Each day is structured around the Noble Eightfold Path and other Buddhist teachings, and all of it is done in a non-sectarian way so it is perfect for everyone.  We have a FREE planner that compliments these fourteen days here:  https://gum.co/BuddhistPlannerCOVID.    The next episode will be an overview of the next 14 days (and episodes), so there will be 15 episodes in total.  
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Buddhist Practice: What to Expect (Special Episode & Series)

Alan Peto hosts an informative and helpful podcast for anyone who is interested in Buddhism and beginning a Buddhist practice. Alan is a Buddhist layperson who explains Buddhism and Buddhist teachings for beginners and Westerners on his website, https://alanpeto.com. This podcast is aimed at helping those exploring Buddhism or new to Buddhism understand Buddhist teachings and practices.

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I received so many questions related to Buddhism, I have another episode! Learn what I think about these questions!
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:20 - How much time does it take to reach nirvana?
03:17 - How can I take the Triple Gem if there is no temple or master in my country - can I do it on my own?
05:33 - Can I be a Buddhist and also believe in God or Gods
08:14 - Is having a family encouraged? Is love for our children encouraged if all is sunyata?
11:21 - Who created the way kamma (karma) works?  Who created the rules and places of reincarnation?
15:06 - Is the goal of Buddhism to have everyone become a monastic?  Do you need to be one to attain nirvana?
18:16 - Is Amida (Amitabha) Buddha and the Pureland real?
22:56 - How practical are Buddha's teaching in today's world? 
26:01 - Is it a must to have a Buddhist altar?
30:07 - Can you discuss what differentiates citta, manas, and vijnana, since they all tend to get translated as "mind"?
35:25 - What is different about Vajrayana?  What are the three roots
41:51 - Explain mind only Buddhism.


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64 - Buddhism Questions & Answers #2

What is "Western Buddhism"? Practiced outside of Asia where Buddhism is traditionally practiced, Western countries have been adopting Buddhism, but often in different nuanced ways. Let's explore what Western Buddhism means, some misconceptions Westerners have about Buddhism, and how we can practice Buddhism authentically as Buddhists!


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63 - Western Buddhism

Did you know the Buddha was once a baby? Learn about the Buddha's birth, and how we celebrate the Buddha's birthday in May!


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https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/buddha-mothers-day/
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62 - The Baby Buddha!

Buddhist altars are an important part of Buddhist practice. Let's explore why they are important, what they do, how we build them, and where to place them.


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61 - Building a Buddhist Altar

The most popular Bodhisattva is Avalokiteśvara (Guan Yin, Kannon, etc.). Because they are known as the Bodhisattva of Compassion and can be called upon, you see Avalokiteśvara as the one Bodhisattva that most Buddhists know and love. Get an introduction to this Bodhisattva in my latest episode!



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