Who was the Buddha?  And was does "Buddha" mean?  
In this episode, I talk about the founder of the Buddhist religion, and why his life story is important to us as Buddhists.
You can also read my companion article "Introduction to Buddhism" on my website:  https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/buddhism-quick-intro/
Do you have any questions or feedback about this episode? I would like to hear from you!

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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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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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