If you are new to Buddhism, there are plenty of things in Buddhism that make you question if it is real or not.  But they are clearly part of the religion.  And, different traditions may have various beliefs.  So, do you need to believe in everything "Buddhism" believes in?  This is one of the most asked questions and concerns for Westerners coming into Buddhism.  As I'll talk about in this episode, it's OK to not believe in everything right away, but please be respectful.  We don't always understand everything (and often how they help you understand Buddhist concepts and develop!), and that's OK!  Being OK with not knowing and understanding everything right away can be challenging, but an important part of engaging with the religion.
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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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60 - The Most Popular Bodhisattva in Buddhism (Avalokiteśvara)

I'm answering YOUR questions about Buddhism in this episode! Recently I asked on my social media if anyone had questions about Buddhism and here are a few of those questions that I answered. Be on the lookout for me asking again or simply message me from my website.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Do Monastics Have a Better Chance at Nirvana Over Laypersons?
05:13 Buddhism and Vegetarian?
12:10 Westerners Focus on Vipassana [Meditation] Only?
16:55 Bodhisattvas Real?
24:34 Four Heavenly Kings Only in Chinese Buddhism?





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59 - Buddhism Questions and Answers from Listeners

What did the Buddha "awaken" to 2,600 years ago? It was "Dependent Origination"! This teaching is so fundamental to Buddhism, that it is where all the other things we focus on, such as karma, rebirth, five aggregates/skandhas, not self, etc., come from.
Learn more about Dependent Origination in this episode! 



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58 - Dependent Origination ("Causes and Conditions") in Buddhism

Want to try something special for your Buddhist practice this year? Mix in a monthly focus that compliments your daily practice! Join me in incorporating the Threefold Training throughout the year and be exposed to different Buddhist practices.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:30 The Eightfold Path & Threefold Training
02:00 The 12 Month Plan
03:27 Wisdom
11:26 Conduct & Morality
19:00 Concentration
28:12 Conclusion


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