In this podcast of Living Buddhist, Jay Forrest talks about the recovery of about 300 Buddhist artifacts that were recovered from a police bust in Pakistan. After the podcast was already recorded, it was reported that some of the artifacts … Continue reading →
In this episode I begin a series on the Eightfold Noble Path with Right Speech. Right Speech is appropriate speech, skillful speech, wise speech, it is speech that is in sync with reality as it really is. Right Speech is … Continue reading →
In this episode I examine why third party candidates were excluded from the Presidential Debates. I introduce you to the Commission on Presidential Debates that decides who can participate in the debates. Third party candidates that were excluded includes Gary … Continue reading →
In this episode I look at the Four Noble Truths, which are considered to be the foundation of the Buddha’s teaching. One could even say that a Buddhist is someone who practices the religion based on the Buddha’s teaching as summarized in … Continue reading →
In this episode I examine the Ten Values of the Green Party and compare them with the values of the Dharma. The Green Party platform is too long to share on this podcast. So we will look at the Ten … Continue reading →
In this episode I tackle religion and politics. Should they mix? The Dalai Lama has said, “I question the popular assumption that religion and ethics have no place in politics and that religious persons should seclude themselves as hermits.” And … Continue reading →