Secular Buddhism
by Noah Rasheta
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226 - Artificial I
226 - Artificial I
About this podcast
A podcast for secular-minded people interested in learning about Buddhist philosophy and teachings.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 229 episodes
- 226 - Artificial I · 32 minIn this episode, I explore the "artificial I" — the sense of self that feels so solid and obviously real, yet works a lot like the AI systems so many of us are worried about…
- 225 - The Audacity to Live · 31 minIn this episode, I explore what death has to teach us about being fully alive, prompted by the recent death of mountaineer Nirmal "Nims" Purja in an avalanche in Pakistan…
- 224 - The Long Way Home · 42 minIn this episode, I explore the timeless wisdom found in Homer's The Odyssey through a secular Buddhist lens, drawing parallels between Odysseus's arduous journey home and our own…
- 223 - Nothing is Missing · 34 minIn this episode, I explore the concept of being "already whole" by examining two seemingly contradictory Buddhist stories: the Golden Buddha and peeling an onion. The Golden…
- 222 - Holding Two Things at Once · 28 minIn this episode, I explore the concept of holding two things at once, a practice that has become central to my own experience, especially during a recent personal transition. I…
- 221 - Stars, Planets, and Black Holes · 38 minIn this episode, I explore the cosmic metaphor of stars, planets, and black holes as three distinct ways humans experience the world. Drawing parallels from the Artemis II moon…
- 220 - This Messy Gorgeous Love · 1 h 2 minIn this episode, I talk to Devon and Nico Hase about their book, This Messy, Gorgeous Love. We explore how the Buddhist concept of dukkha, or inherent unsatisfactoriness, applies…
- 219 - You Are Good, You Are Enough · 52 minIn this episode, I talk to Lodro Rinzler about his book, You Are Good, You Are Enough, which explores the Buddhist concept of basic goodness. We discuss how life's experiences…
- 218 - Right Concentration · 34 minIn this episode, I explore skillful concentration, the final aspect of the Eightfold Path, using a road trip analogy where concentration is like having steady hands on the wheel…
- 217 - Right Mindfulness · 32 minIn this episode, I explore skillful mindfulness, the seventh aspect of the Eightfold Path, using analogies like a permanently attached camera and a train station to illustrate…
- 216 - Right Effort · 27 minIn this episode, I explore the concept of skillful effort, also known as right effort, which is the sixth aspect of the Eightfold Path. I explain that skillful effort isn't about…
- 215 - Dying to Live · 1 h 3 minIn this episode, I talk to Andy Chaleff about his book Dying to Live, which explores our societal discomfort with death and how confronting mortality can lead to a more…
- 214 - Skillful Means (10-Year Anniversary Episode) · 25 minIn this episode, I celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Secular Buddhism podcast by announcing a new AI-powered website, EightfoldPath.com, which serves as a modern…
- 213 - No Water, No Moon · 30 minWhy are we so uncomfortable with not knowing? We often race toward any answer, even a bad one, just to escape the anxiety of uncertainty. This episode explores the strange and…
- 212 - The War Within · 29 minIn this episode, Noah reflects on the heaviness of living in a world filled with violence, hatred, and suffering. From school shootings to war and personal experiences of pain…
- 211 - Right Livelihood · 20 minIn this episode, Noah explores Right Livelihood, the next step on the Eightfold Path. More than just avoiding harmful professions, Right Livelihood invites us to reflect on how…
- 210 - Right Action · 29 minIn this episode, we continue our journey through the Eightfold Path by exploring Right Action—the fourth step on the path to mindful living. Rather than a rigid set of moral…
- 209 - Unbecoming Ourselves (with Heather Schenck) · 50 minIn this special interview episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow traveler on the path, Heather Schenck. Many of you may recognize Heather from our online community—she’s…
- 208 - Right Speech · 23 minIn this episode, we continue our journey through the Eightfold Path by exploring Right Speech. More than just speaking truthfully or avoiding gossip, Right Speech is a…
- 207 - Be a Lamp Unto Yourself · 33 minIn this episode of the Secular Buddhism podcast, I explore what it means to “be a lamp unto yourself.” Drawing from personal stories, including my time teaching paragliding, and…
