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Secular Buddhism

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by Noah Rasheta

4.9(2,532 reviews)
226 episodes
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Podcast Overview

<h3>Don't use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist.&nbsp;<strong>Use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are.</strong></h3><p><br><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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12/31/2015

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for 223 - Nothing is Missing

July 15, 2026

223 - Nothing is Missing

Host Noah Rasheta explores the Buddhist concepts of being "already whole" and non-self, revealing how embracing emptiness offers freedom from suffering and fosters growth.

Episode thumbnail for 222 - Holding Two Things at Once

May 17, 2026

222 - Holding Two Things at Once

Host Noah Rasheta explores the practice of holding two emotions at once, revealing how embracing life's complexities leads to richer, more present experiences.

Episode thumbnail for 221 - Stars, Planets, and Black Holes

May 12, 2026

221 - Stars, Planets, and Black Holes

<p>In 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 mission and the film Project Hail Mary, I discuss how these celestial bodies represent generating light (star mode), reflecting light (planet mode), and consuming light (black hole mode). Key insights include understanding that these are temporary states, not fixed identities, and that our interconnectedness, as described by the Buddhist concept of Indra's Net, means we are all part of a larger system. This understanding offers practical applications for navigating our relationships and inner experiences with greater compassion and skill, recognizing that even in difficult "black hole" states, change is inevitable and our awareness of these states is the first step toward skillful engagement.</p><p>Explore more at <a href="https://eightfoldpath.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>eightfoldpath.com</strong></a>: full transcripts, guided meditations, courses, and Noah AI, an AI you can chat with about any episode or teaching.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

226 total episodes available with 20 transcripts

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What is Secular Buddhism?
<h3>Don't use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist.&nbsp;<strong>Use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are.</strong></h3><p><br><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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This podcast updates weekly.

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Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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