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The Eightfold Noble Path: Right Speech
10/12/2012 | Download File (27.20 MB) - right click to download
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 →
The Illusion of Democracy play >
The Illusion of Democracy
10/5/2012 | Download File (26.61 MB) - right click to download
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 →
The Four Noble Truths play >
The Four Noble Truths
9/28/2012 | Download File (21.37 MB) - right click to download
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 →
Buddhism and the Green Party play >
Buddhism and the Green Party
9/21/2012 | Download File (28.04 MB) - right click to download
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 →
Buddhism and Politics play >
Buddhism and Politics
9/14/2012 | Download File (24.58 MB) - right click to download
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 →
Buddhism and Politics play >
Buddhism and Politics
9/14/2012 | Download File (24.58 MB) - right click to download
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 →
The Buddhist Scriptures play >
The Buddhist Scriptures
9/7/2012 | Download File (20.04 MB) - right click to download
In this episode of the Jay Forrest Show, I talk about the Buddhist scriptures. The sutras are not like the Christian Bible. The Buddhist scriptures are human works, and being human works there are subject to all the failings of … Continue reading →
The Buddhist Scriptures play >
The Buddhist Scriptures
9/7/2012 | Download File (20.04 MB) - right click to download
In this episode of the Jay Forrest Show, I talk about the Buddhist scriptures. The sutras are not like the Christian Bible. The Buddhist scriptures are human works, and being human works there are subject to all the failings of … Continue reading →
What is Engaged Buddhism? play >
What is Engaged Buddhism?
8/31/2012 | Download File (17.49 MB) - right click to download
In this episode of the Jay Forrest Show, I talk about Engaged Buddhism. Thich Nhat Hanh is credited with coining the term “Engaged Buddhism.” It was during the Vietnam War that the term originated. There is a Common Misconception about Engaged … Continue reading →
What is Engaged Buddhism? play >
What is Engaged Buddhism?
8/31/2012 | Download File (17.49 MB) - right click to download
In this episode of the Jay Forrest Show, I talk about Engaged Buddhism. Thich Nhat Hanh is credited with coining the term “Engaged Buddhism.” It was during the Vietnam War that the term originated. There is a Common Misconception about Engaged … Continue reading →
