Understanding Buddhism in America

Dealing with the stresses of daily life can seem difficult to attempt in a spiritual way. Today's podcast is on how a simple change of heart about the very nature of our problems can help us overcome them with ease.

Today's podcast is about the Buddhist concept of enlightenment. Half of the episode is devoted to explaining enlightenment, while the other half is an account of a personal first-hand experience with realization.

Mike answers some of the frequently asked questions about Buddhism in this episode. The answers will help establish a basic understanding of some Buddhist concepts and practices.

   

       

        

This episode is on the importance of staying in the present. Mike talks about how living in the past or future can cause unnecessary problems, and how exactly we can maintain our awareness of the present.

Non-attachment can be a difficult concept to grasp, let alone to utilize in daily life. This episode goes over what non-attachment really means and how it can be used in relationships and situations today.