64 - Buddhism Questions & Answers #2

I received so many questions related to Buddhism, I have another episode! Learn what I think about these questions!</p> Chapters:</p> 00:00 - Introduction</p> 00:20 - How much time does it take to reach nirvana?</p> 03:17 - How can I take the Triple Gem if there is no temple or master in my country - can I do it on my own?</p> 05:33 - Can I be a Buddhist and also believe in God or Gods</p> 08:14 - Is having a family encouraged? Is love for our children encouraged if all is sunyata?</p> 11:21 - Who created the way kamma (karma) works? Who created the rules and places of reincarnation?</p> 15:06 - Is the goal of Buddhism to have everyone become a monastic? Do you need to be one to attain nirvana?</p> 18:16 - Is Amida (Amitabha) Buddha and the Pureland real?</p> 22:56 - How practical are Buddha's teaching in today's world? </p> 26:01 - Is it a must to have a Buddhist altar?</p> 30:07 - Can you discuss what differentiates citta, manas, and vijnana, since they all tend to get translated as "mind"?</p> 35:25 - What is different about Vajrayana? What are the three roots</p> 41:51 - Explain mind only Buddhism.</p> <br /></p> Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contact</p> Podcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcast</p> Podcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer</p> <br /></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alanpeto/message

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63 - Western Buddhism

What is "Western Buddhism"? Practiced outside of Asia where Buddhism is traditionally practiced, Western countries have been adopting Buddhism, but often in different nuanced ways. Let's explore what Western Buddhism means, some misconceptions Westerners have about Buddhism, and how we can practice Buddhism authentically as Buddhists!</p> <br /></p> Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contact</p> Podcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcast</p> Podcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer</p> <br /></p> <br /></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alanpeto/message

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62 - The Baby Buddha!

Did you know the Buddha was once a baby? Learn about the Buddha's birth, and how we celebrate the Buddha's birthday in May!</p> <br /></p> Read the article: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/buddha-birthday/</p> and</p> https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/buddha-mothers-day/</p> Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contact</p> Podcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcast</p> Podcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer</p> <br /></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alanpeto/message

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61 - Building a Buddhist Altar

Buddhist altars are an important part of Buddhist practice. Let's explore why they are important, what they do, how we build them, and where to place them.</p> <br /></p> Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contact</p> Podcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcast</p> Podcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer</p> <br /></p> <br /></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alanpeto/message

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60 - The Most Popular Bodhisattva in Buddhism (Avalokiteśvara)

The most popular Bodhisattva is <strong>Avalokiteśvara</strong> (Guan Yin, Kannon, etc.). Because they are known as the Bodhisattva of Compassion and can be called upon, you see Avalokiteśvara as the one Bodhisattva that most Buddhists know and love. Get an introduction to this Bodhisattva in my latest episode!</p> <br /></p> <ul> <li>Read the article: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/bodhisattva-path/</li> <li>Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contact</li> <li>Podcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcast</li> <li>Podcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer</li> </ul> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alanpeto/message

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59 - Buddhism Questions and Answers from Listeners

I'm answering YOUR questions about Buddhism in this episode! Recently I asked on my social media if anyone had questions about Buddhism and here are a few of those questions that I answered. Be on the lookout for me asking again or simply message me from my website.</p> Chapters:</p> 00:00 Introduction</p> 00:30 Do Monastics Have a Better Chance at Nirvana Over Laypersons?</p> 05:13 Buddhism and Vegetarian?</p> 12:10 Westerners Focus on Vipassana [Meditation] Only?</p> 16:55 Bodhisattvas Real?</p> 24:34 Four Heavenly Kings Only in Chinese Buddhism?</p> <br /></p> <br /></p> <ul> <li>Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contact</li> <li>Podcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcast</li> <li>Podcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer</li> </ul> <br /></p> <br /></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alanpeto/message

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58 - Dependent Origination ("Causes and Conditions") in Buddhism

What did the Buddha "awaken" to 2,600 years ago? It was "Dependent Origination"! This teaching is so fundamental to Buddhism, that it is where all the other things we focus on, such as karma, rebirth, five aggregates/skandhas, not self, etc., come from.</p> Learn more about Dependent Origination in this episode. </p> <br /></p> Get my FREE eBook on Buddhism: https://alanpeto.com/books/buddhism-10-steps/</p> Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contact</p> Podcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcast</p> Podcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer</p> <br /></p> <br /></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alanpeto/message

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57 - 12 Month New Year Buddhist Practice

Want to try something special for your Buddhist practice this year? Mix in a monthly focus that compliments your daily practice! Join me in incorporating the Threefold Training throughout the year and be exposed to different Buddhist practices.</p> Chapters:</p> 00:00 Introduction</p> 01:30 The Eightfold Path & Threefold Training</p> 02:00 The 12 Month Plan</p> 03:27 Wisdom</p> 11:26 Conduct & Morality</p> 19:00 Concentration</p> 28:12 Conclusion</p> <br /></p> Get the 12 Month Practice Graphic: https://alanpeto.gumroad.com/l/BuddhismGraphics</p> <br /></p> Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contact</p> Podcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcast</p> Podcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alanpeto/message

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57 - Practicing Holidays as a Western Buddhist

Can a Western Buddhist participate in Western holidays like Christmas or Thanksgiving? What about Buddhist or country specific holidays? Let's explore in this episode!</p> <br /></p> Chapters:</p> 00:00 Introduction</p> 00:05 Western Buddhism and Western holidays</p> 00:30 should I engage in Western holidays?</p> 01:22 finding Buddhism in western holidays</p> 01:55 the path as a Buddhist with western holidays</p> 03:15 Buddhist qualities, beliefs, ethics</p> 04:00 engaging in the world as it is</p> 06:07 going to church</p> 08:40 doing complimentary activities</p> 08:59 what about Thanksgiving or 4th of July?</p> 11:54 you don't have to be the outlier </p> 12:44 Buddhist and country/culture specific holidays</p> 16:25 Conclusion</p> <br /></p> Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contact</p> Podcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcast</p> Podcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer</p> <br /></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alanpeto/message

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56 - Live Like the Buddha

How can you, as a lay-Buddhist, "be like The Buddha" in your daily life? Here are my five observations about the Buddha and his life that we can incorporate into our life!</p> 00:00 - Introduction</p> 05:00 - Mindfulness</p> 10:18 - Generosity</p> 13:08 - Precepts</p> 18:00 - Compassion</p> 21:22 - Concentration</p> 25:18 - Conclusion</p> Contact Alan: <a href="https://alanpeto.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer " target="_blank">alanpeto.com/contact</a> <br />Podcast Homepage: <a href="https://alanpeto.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer " target="_blank">alanpeto.com/podcast</a> <br />Podcast Disclaimer: <a href="https://alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer/" rel="noopener noreferrer " target="_blank">alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer/</a> </p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alanpeto/message

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