225 - The Audacity to Live
In this episode, I explore what death has to teach us about being fully alive, prompted by the recent death of mountaineer Nirmal "Nims" Pur...
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Secular Buddhism
A podcast for secular-minded people who are interested in learning about Buddhist philosophy.
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224 - The Long Way Home
In this episode, I explore the timeless wisdom found in Homer's The Odyssey through a secular Buddhist lens, drawing parallels between Odyss...
223 - Nothing is Missing
In this episode, I explore the concept of being "already whole" by examining two seemingly contradictory Buddhist stories: the Golden Buddha...
222 - Holding Two Things at Once
In this episode, I explore the concept of holding two things at once, a practice that has become central to my own experience, especially du...
221 - Stars, Planets, and Black Holes
In this episode, I explore the cosmic metaphor of stars, planets, and black holes as three distinct ways humans experience the world. Drawin...
220 - This Messy Gorgeous Love
In this episode, I talk to Devon and Nico Hase about their book, This Messy, Gorgeous Love . We explore how the Buddhist concept of dukkha ,...
219 - You Are Good, You Are Enough
In this episode, I talk to Lodro Rinzler about his book, You Are Good, You Are Enough , which explores the Buddhist concept of basic goodnes...
218 - Right Concentration
In this episode, I explore skillful concentration, the final aspect of the Eightfold Path, using a road trip analogy where concentration is...
217 - Right Mindfulness
In this episode, I explore skillful mindfulness, the seventh aspect of the Eightfold Path, using analogies like a permanently attached camer...
216 - Right Effort
In this episode, I explore the concept of skillful effort, also known as right effort, which is the sixth aspect of the Eightfold Path. I ex...
215 - Dying to Live
In this episode, I talk to Andy Chaleff about his book Dying to Live , which explores our societal discomfort with death and how confronting...
214 - Skillful Means (10-Year Anniversary Episode)
In this episode, I celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Secular Buddhism podcast by announcing a new AI-powered website, EightfoldPath.c...
213 - No Water, No Moon
Why are we so uncomfortable with not knowing ? We often race toward any answer, even a bad one, just to escape the anxiety of uncertainty. T...
212 - The War Within
In this episode, Noah reflects on the heaviness of living in a world filled with violence, hatred, and suffering. From school shootings to w...
211 - Right Livelihood
In this episode, Noah explores Right Livelihood , the next step on the Eightfold Path. More than just avoiding harmful professions, Right Li...
210 - Right Action
In this episode, we continue our journey through the Eightfold Path by exploring Right Action —the fourth step on the path to mindful living...
209 - Unbecoming Ourselves (with Heather Schenck)
In this special interview episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow traveler on the path, Heather Schenck. Many of you may recognize Hea...
208 - Right Speech
In this episode, we continue our journey through the Eightfold Path by exploring Right Speech. More than just speaking truthfully or avoidin...
207 - Be a Lamp Unto Yourself
In this episode of the Secular Buddhism podcast, I explore what it means to “be a lamp unto yourself.” Drawing from personal stories, includ...
206 - Right Intention
In this episode, we continue our exploration of the Eightfold Path by diving into the second aspect of wisdom —Right Intention. We explore h...