These podcasts are weekly talks given on many different subjects of Buddhism, mostly with a Shin Buddhist slant
http://nelson.machighway.com/~bffnet/bffct
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden:
Humility: the Universal Virtue
How and why Shin Buddhism elevates the greatest virtue of humility? What does it mean to be a Shin Buddhist? Inspired by the book Dharma Breeze by Nobuo Haneda. Presented by Abhaya.
Ants, Buddha and Emptiness
Are you confused about the meaning of emptiness? Learn how Complexity Theory can help you finally grasp it. Explore how the universe finds apparent order within chaos and without a central designer. From the article From the Bottom Up in Tricycle Magazine summer 2006. Presented by Senpai.
EASTER WITH BUDDHA: Higan - Day of Rededication to Practice
Includes Touching of Earth Ceremony and a terrific topic: Buddhism, Zen and Nembutsu. How is it that everything in life is religion - the Buddhist Way? How does Buddhism untangle the knots of human troubles? A look into the Beat generation. From the book Everyday Suchness by Goymay Kubose. (This Podcast displays the date wrong in the viewer. It should read March 23rd rather than March 17th)
Zen Path Through Depression Part III
How can you cope with negativity and despair through a committed spiritual practice. From the book by Philip Martin. Presented by Daikan.
The Voice of Truth
What is a Buddha? Why does true entrusting come from ignorance? What kind of truth can we realize? From the book The Evil Person by Shuichi Maida. Presented by Senpai.
Transforming the Storyteller
Learn how to diminish the self-centered ego. How do we all get stuck in our storylines? How do loosen its power over us? Combines Toltec and Zen spirituality. From Don Miguel Ruiz's book The Voice of Knowledge. Presented by Myo-on.
Zen Path Through Depression Part II
A further look into the spiritual tools and guidelines for dealing with damaging mind states. From the book by Philip Martin. Presented by Daikan.
Nirvana Day
Known as Nehan-e. Honor and remember the story of the passing to Parinirvana of the historical Buddha. Includes the story of his passing. Dharma Discussion: What is Nirvana? Is nirvana a heaven? Is it an extinguishing of selfhood? From the book Everyday Suchness by Goymay Kubose. Also, this will be Affirmation Day for new Buddhists. Presented by Senpai.
Universality
Universality. What is the universal truth that can make humanity one? How does Shin unfold the universal truth? What is the Way of the Innermost Aspiration? From the book Dharma Breeze by Nobuo Haneda. Presented by Senpai