Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life

Claire Villarreal, PhD

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About Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life

The Buddhist tradition began over 2,500 years ago, and its roots are even older. Over the centuries, countless people have benefited from these teachings. But are the beliefs and practices of Buddhism still relevant? Absolutely! If anything, we need this wisdom more now than ever as our world speeds up. In this podcast you'll find guided meditations, teachings on the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and some stuff just for fun. For a deeper dive on the Four Noble Truths, click here: http://bit.ly/Bddhist4NTs

Language: English
Type: podcast

Latest episodes(50)

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In Buddhism, the Three Jewels are the Buddha (the one who shows us the way to awakening), the Dharma (the teachings that wake us up), and the Sangha (our guides and friends on the path to awakening).…
2Meditation retreat as a way to deepen spiritual practice
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Meditation retreats are a wonderful way to deepen your practice -- so in this video I'll share what retreat is, how you can do retreat, and the benefits this kind of practice brings. Whether you're…
3Types of Buddhism // Overview of Buddhist history
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If you've ever wondered how the different types of Buddhism developed -- like Zen, Tibetan, Theravada, Pure Land, etc. -- and what their basic similarities are, this video will walk you through an…
4Mantras in Tibetan Buddhism: what they are and how to use them in meditation
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In Tibetan Buddhism, mantras are sacred syllables that evoke the energy of a buddha. We say them to wake that divine energy up in ourselves. Mantras are intended to protect the mind from falling…
5What happens when we die? Buddhism's answer
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What happens when we die? It's one of the biggest mysteries of human life, and all spiritual traditions offer an answer. But Tibetan Buddhism has incredibly extensive teachings about the death and…
6Green Tara introduction and mantra meditation
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Green Tara's mantra (OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA) is famous and beloved in Tibet and elsewhere. In this short teaching and meditation practice, I'll give a brief introduction to Tara, and then (about…
7Bodhichitta: The heart of Mahayana Buddhism
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8What is karma? Ask a Buddhist
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Karma is one of the most important teachings of Buddhism, but it's often misunderstood! Let's talk about what karma is (actions and their results), how mindfulness practice can help us create good…
9Emptiness and buddha nature (from Insight Timer live talk)
22 Jul 202626m
Emptiness and buddha nature might sound like two different topics, but actually they're deeply interconnected, and both are vital to Mahayana Buddhism. "Emptiness" means that everything we experience…
10The "dukkhometer" -- noticing what causes unease
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Dukkha is an important word in Buddhism. It can mean anything from subtle unease -- thinking life could somehow be better -- to outright suffering. In this guided meditation, we'll notice what brings…

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