Secular Buddhism

Mar 06 2025 202 ep. 29 mins 77.9k
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Don't use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist. Use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are.

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199 - A Candle in the Darkness

Mar 06 2025 31 mins  
In times of uncertainty and suffering, many of us find ourselves asking: What can I do? The weight of the world’s challenges—humanitarian crises, injustice, personal struggles—can feel overwhelming, leaving us wondering whether our efforts even make a difference.In this episode of the Secular Buddhism podcast, I’m sharing the audio from a recent Dharma talk on the Bodhisatt

198 - Between What Was and What Will Be

Mar 01 2025 27 mins  
In this episode of the Secular Buddhism Podcast, Noah Rasheta explores the Tibetan Buddhist concept of bardos, traditionally understood as transitional states between life, death, and rebirth. Taking a secular approach, Noah reinterprets bardos as a framework for understanding all of life’s transitions, both big and small.Life is constantly shifting—between moments, relationshi

197 - A Meditator’s Guide to Buddhism

Jan 06 2025 59 mins  
In this episode of the Secular Buddhism Podcast, I sit down with Cortland Dahl, author of A Meditator’s Guide to Buddhism, to explore how Buddhist teachings and meditation can help us navigate life’s challenges with awareness, compassion, and wisdom.Cortland shares insights from his book, which serves as an accessible guide for both beginners and seasoned meditators, and discus

196 - Enlightenment Is the Path, Not the Destination

Dec 08 2024 23 mins  
In honor of Bodhi Day—commemorating the Buddha’s awakening—this episode challenges the conventional notion of enlightenment as a distant finish line. Instead, I explore how awakening emerges naturally in the everyday moments of our lives. Drawing on the Buddha’s story and reflecting on personal experiences, I'll discuss how to recognize the sacredness of ordinary life, embr

195 - Letting Go: The Path to Freedom

Dec 01 2024 30 mins  
In this episode of the Secular Buddhism podcast, Noah Rasheta explores the concept of letting go as a path to freedom and liberation. Using analogies like hanging onto a rope, carrying a backpack, and navigating monkey bars, Noah illustrates how our attachments to beliefs, roles, and identities can create unnecessary suffering. He offers practical advice for identifying and releasi

194 - The Cup Is Already Broken: A Buddhist Approach to Gratitude

Nov 24 2024 24 mins  
In this episode, I explore gratitude as a natural byproduct of awareness, interdependence, and impermanence. Through the lens of Buddhist teachings, including the metaphor of Indra’s net and the Zen story of “The Cup Is Already Broken,” I share how mindfulness reveals the interconnectedness of all things and inspires genuine gratitude.I discuss how gratitude isn’t something

193 - 30 Life Lessons

Oct 17 2024 88 mins  
In this episode, I distill 30 life lessons that have shaped my personal journey and that I’ve found most impactful after nearly a decade of hosting the Secular Buddhism Podcast. Drawing from the timeless wisdom of Buddhist teachings, these lessons serve as practical guides to living with more awareness, compassion, and resilience in everyday life. Join me as I share not only the

192 - Embracing Uncertainty

Oct 06 2024 39 mins  
In this episode, I explore the topic of uncertainty and how embracing life’s unpredictability can lead to greater peace and freedom. From everyday frustrations to life’s biggest challenges, groundlessness is a shared human experience. Drawing on stories, metaphors, and Buddhist teachings, I discuss how letting go of the need for control opens us to new possibilities and deeper

191 - Uplift Kids: Guiding Parents on Emotions and Wisdom

Sep 11 2024 56 mins  
In this episode, I interview the co-founders of Uplift Kids—Jon, Amanda, and Michelle—to explore how their curriculum helps parents teach emotional awareness and wisdom traditions to kids. We dive into practical tips for guiding kids through big emotions, the importance of mindfulness in parenting, and how ancient wisdom can be applied to modern family life. Whether you’re a

190 - No Mud, No Lotus

Aug 25 2024 24 mins  
In this episode of the Secular Buddhism podcast, we explore the Buddhist perspective on suffering and how we can transform our relationship with it. We'll explore how changing our relationship with suffering can lead to personal growth, wisdom, and even unexpected joy. This episode offers listeners practical tools to apply Buddhist concepts in their daily lives, encouraging a curio