The Buddhist tradition began over 2,500 years ago, and its roots are even older. Over the centuries, countless people have benefited from these teachings. But are the beliefs and practices of Buddhism still relevant? Absolutely! If anything, we need this wisdom more now than ever as our world speeds up.
In this podcast you'll find guided meditations, teachings on the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and some stuff just for fun.
For a deeper dive on the Four Noble Truths, click here: http://bit.ly/Bddhist4NTs
Dr. Harvey Aronson on anger, Buddhism and cross-cultural misunderstandings
In this insightful episode, we explore the nuanced teachings of anger within Buddhist practice, particularly how Western students may misinterpret traditional advice like "don't get angry." Join us as Dr. Harvey Aronson, also known as Lama Namgyal Dorje, offers a cross-cultural perspective that bridges Eastern wisdom with Western understanding. Discover how to navigate anger with awareness and compassion, transforming it into a source of personal growth and spiritual insight. Tune in to deepen your understanding of this powerful emotion and its role in your spiritual journey.
Links to resources:
Harvey/Lama Namgyal’s upcoming teaching series at Dawn Mountain: https://www.dawnmountain.org/teaching-tuesdays-2/ (https://www.dawnmountain.org/teaching-tuesdays-2/)
Dawn Mountain’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dawnmountain/featured (https://www.youtube.com/@dawnmountain/featured)
And their podcast:
https://blubrry.com/dawnmountain/ (https://blubrry.com/dawnmountain/)
His book, Buddhist Practice on Western Ground: https://www.shambhala.com/buddhist-practice-on-western-ground-2842.html (https://www.shambhala.com/buddhist-practice-on-western-ground-2842.html)
Other suggestions:
Outshining Trauma: https://www.shambhala.com/outshining-trauma.html (https://www.shambhala.com/outshining-trauma.html)
15 Feb 2025
Why do our 30 trillion cells feel like a self? part 2, from Inner Cosmos
This week, we're sharing the second of two episodes from Inner Cosmos that explore the neuroscience behind our sense of self. Host David Eagleman investigates why our bodies, composed of trillions of cells, feel like a single, unified "me." These episodes offer a compelling scientific perspective on the Buddhist concept of anatta (no-self), providing a fascinating bridge between ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience.
Listen now to all of the wonderful episodes from Inner Cosmos: https://eagleman.com/podcast/
7 Feb 2025
Why do our 30 trillion cells feel like a self? from the Inner Cosmos podcast
This week, we're sharing part one of two episodes from Inner Cosmos that explore the neuroscience behind our sense of self. Host David Eagleman investigates why our bodies, composed of trillions of cells, feel like a single, unified "me." These episodes offer a compelling scientific perspective on the Buddhist concept of anatta (no-self), providing a fascinating bridge between ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience.
Listen now to all of the wonderful episodes from Inner Cosmos: https://eagleman.com/podcast/
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