Secular Buddhism

By Noah Rasheta

Don't use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist. Use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are.

Hosted on Acast. See

... more

4.8

24962,496 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about Secular Buddhism:

How many episodes does Secular Buddhism have?

The podcast currently has 203 episodes available.

Secular Buddhism episodes:

May 16, 2023 180 - Meditation: The Pause Button for Habitual Reactivity
In this episode, I delve deeper into how meditation acts as a massive pause button for the cycle of habitual reactivity. I'll explore beliefs, thoughts, emotions, feelings, actions, and consequences, discussing how they influence our lives and the lives of others. We'll look at how we can cultivate skillful habits through meditation or mindfulness. By taking a pause from our habitual ways of living, we can achieve powerful self-reflection and lasting change.

We also examine the two primary types of meditation - fixed attention and open awareness - and why it's essential to practice both to create the Middle Way.

So, take a break from your busy life and give this episode a listen! Let me explain how hitting the pause button in the cycle of reactivity can lead to a more balanced life. Make sure to stay tuned for my upcoming online course, where I'll share specific techniques for both types of meditation.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
30min
March 28, 2023 179 - Notice Your Thoughts
"All experience is preceded by mind"; that is to say, our mind determines whether or not we suffer. Knowing that we can't escape the consequences of our actions and that actions originate with thoughts, this episode will explore how and why we should practice noticing our thoughts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
33min
January 30, 2023 178 - The Four Investigations
This is episode #178. The topic I have in mind for today is the teaching of "The Four Investigations." This is a teaching that comes from the Yogachara school of Buddhism. According to Yogachara teachings, the key to understanding reality is to understand the mind. There are four investigations we can explore that are intended to help us to have a correct view or understanding of reality.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
20min
January 24, 2023 177 - 10,000 Heroes Podcast Interview
In this episode, I'll share the audio from an interview I did on the 10,000 heroes podcast. You can find the episode here: https://pod.link/1565667158/episode/f438b75d2dfc86e40c526270a4cd4975

Are you interested in trekking with me to Everest Base Camp? Learn more at mindfultrekking.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
1h 6min
January 04, 2023 176 - Working with our Propensities
In this first episode of 2023, I will talk about propensities and our relationship to our propensities.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
35min
November 02, 2022 175 - The Two Truths
What are the two truths?
There is the Truth of how things really are, and the truth of how things seem to be. These are sometimes referred to as Absolute truth and Relative truth. Relative truths are always dependent on HOW we perceive them.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
26min
October 28, 2022174 - Be Whatever You Already Are
A deep sense of unsatisfactoriness arises anytime we want to be other than how we are. It takes skillful effort to BE WHATEVER WE ALREADY ARE. In this episode, I will share my thoughts on the process of befriending our thoughts, emotions, feelings, and ultimately ourselves.

"No one to be"
"Nothing to do"
"Nowhere to go"

Some of the Buddhist concepts/topics shared in this episode:
Emptiness
Signlessness
Formlessness
Suffering/Unsatisfactoriness
Interdependent co-arising
Impermanence

To join our online community, visit secularbuddhism.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
31min
October 02, 2022 173 - The Causes Of Unsatisfactoriness
Unsatisfactoriness exists and it has a cause. What is the cause of unsatisfactoriness? In this episode, I will talk about craving and the role it plays in how we feel about life.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
35min
September 25, 2022 172 - Practicing Acceptance
Psychological acceptance is "the active embracing of subjective experience, particularly distressing experiences." In this episode, I will discuss practicing acceptance and using the OODA loop as decision-making tools to help us act more skillfully during difficult or stressful times.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
34min
August 28, 2022 171 - How To Feel Whole And Complete
Something whole is comprised of ALL its undiminished parts or elements. We are a combination of our body and mind (hardware and software). The key to feeling whole is to understand and embrace all of the parts that make us who we are.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
44min

FAQs about Secular Buddhism:

How many episodes does Secular Buddhism have?

The podcast currently has 203 episodes available.

More shows like Secular Buddhism

Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast by Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast

262 Listeners

Tara Brach by Tara Brach

Tara Brach

10,368 Listeners

Ram Dass Here And Now by Ram Dass / Love Serve Remember

Ram Dass Here And Now

2,556 Listeners

Dharmapunx NYC by josh korda

Dharmapunx NYC

841 Listeners

Tricycle Talks by Tricycle: The Buddhist Review

Tricycle Talks

350 Listeners

The One You Feed by iHeartPodcasts

The One You Feed

2,517 Listeners

Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield by Be Here Now Network

Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

1,446 Listeners

Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein by Be Here Now Network

Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein

884 Listeners

10% Happier with Dan Harris by 10% Happier

10% Happier with Dan Harris

12,548 Listeners

The Zen Studies Podcast by Domyo Burk

The Zen Studies Podcast

364 Listeners

Buddhist Boot Camp Podcast by Timber Hawkeye

Buddhist Boot Camp Podcast

862 Listeners

Mind & Life by Mind & Life Institute

Mind & Life

256 Listeners

The Daily Dharma by Daily Dharma Podcast

The Daily Dharma

52 Listeners

Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto by Alan Peto

Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto

170 Listeners

The Way Out Is In by Plum Village

The Way Out Is In

1,185 Listeners