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Pragmatic Buddhism

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Welcome to Pragmatic Buddhism, a podcast offering down-to-earth Dharma talks, mindful reflections, and unscripted conversations for curious minds. We explore the intersection of ancient insight and modern life, weaving together Buddhist teachings, psychology, neuroscience, and lived experience. Whether you're new to meditation or a longtime practitioner, this podcast invites you into a path of authentic awareness, compassionate acceptance, and wise action without dogma, jargon, or perfectionism.

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August 7, 2026

Is My Brain a Liar?

Mary had heart surgery in her twenties and came out with a blind spot her brain filled in. She didn't know she couldn't see this spot until someone asked why she wasn't taking pills that were sitting right in front of her. She still uses the question: "Is my brain a liar?" on herself when she assumes someone's mad at her. This week's St. Louis sangha talk starts there and moves into Thich Nhat Hanh's seven factors of awakening, a five-year-old watch someone finally took out of a box, and why pragmatic Buddhism means dealing with a bully at work instead of a hiding away in a cave in the mountains.

July 31, 2026

The Middle Way of Pragmatism: James, Dewey, and Why Buddhism Isn't Atheism

What do you do when someone states, flatly, that God exists, or that God does not? Glenn's answer in The Middle Way of Pragmatism is to slow down. Notice when you're reacting to a claim only because it clashes with your own view. Then ask what you can actually prove. Glenn traces this through William James, the long history of atomic theory, and an old warning against accepting a claim just because someone asserts it. He's careful about the limits of the idea, too. Staying open on the big questions doesn't mean tolerating bigotry. The Columbus sangha discusses these ideas and introduces physics, the burden of proof, and more from their experiences.

July 24, 2026

Off Autopilot: The Mental Discipline Basket of Effort, Mindfulness, and Concentration

Danielle of the St. Louis sangha completes a walk through the Noble Eightfold Path with the mental discipline basket: appropriate effort, mindfulness, and concentration. A short teaching opens into a candid group discussion about attention, autopilot, overwork, and what "enough effort" feels like.

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What is Pragmatic Buddhism?: Welcome to Pragmatic Buddhism, a podcast offering down-to-earth Dharma talks, mindful reflections, and unscripted conversations for curious minds. We explore the intersection of ancient insight and modern life, weaving together Buddhist teachings, psychology, neuroscience, and lived experience.

Whether you're new to meditation or a longtime practitioner, this podcast invites you into a path of authentic awareness, compassionate acceptance, and wise action without dogma, jargon, or perfectionism.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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