Why Secular Buddhism Is Baloney! | Ajahn Brahmali

Ajahn Brahmali is the guest on this episode to talk about how and why Secular Buddhism misrepresents the original teachings of the Buddha. This discussion goes in to some depth about the importance of understanding the place of karma and rebirth in the Buddha's teachings, and how our views impact upon the way that we act, including upon our practice. There is also discussion about the role of mindfulness in Secular Buddhism, and how mindfulness is a good thing, but also, how we cannot practice Buddhism fully without other important factors of the Eightfold Path. Links from this episode: Events coming up with Ajahn Brahmali (including his upcoming tours) Support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia Treasure Mountain Podcast links: Treasure Mountain Podcast - https://www.treasuremountain.stream/ Treasure Mountain Website - https://www.everydaydhamma.net/show/treasure-mountain-podcast/ Treasure Mountain facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/TreasureMountainPodcast

An episode of the Treasure Mountain Podcast podcast, hosted by Sol Hanna, titled "Why Secular Buddhism Is Baloney! | Ajahn Brahmali" was published on November 11, 2022 and runs 65 minutes.

November 11, 2022 ·65m · Treasure Mountain Podcast

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Ajahn Brahmali is the guest on this episode to talk about how and why Secular Buddhism misrepresents the original teachings of the Buddha. This discussion goes in to some depth about the importance of understanding the place of karma and rebirth in the Buddha's teachings, and how our views impact upon the way that we act, including upon our practice. There is also discussion about the role of mindfulness in Secular Buddhism, and how mindfulness is a good thing, but also, how we cannot practice Buddhism fully without other important factors of the Eightfold Path. Links from this episode: Events coming up with Ajahn Brahmali (including his upcoming tours) Support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia Treasure Mountain Podcast links: Treasure Mountain Podcast - https://www.treasuremountain.stream/ Treasure Mountain Website - https://www.everydaydhamma.net/show/treasure-mountain-podcast/ Treasure Mountain facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/TreasureMountainPodcast

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Ajahn Brahmali is the guest on this episode to talk about how and why Secular Buddhism misrepresents the original teachings of the Buddha. This discussion goes in to some depth about the importance of understanding the place of karma and rebirth in the Buddha's teachings, and how our views impact upon the way that we act, including upon our practice. There is also discussion about the role of mindfulness in Secular Buddhism, and how mindfulness is a good thing, but also, how we cannot practice Buddhism fully without other important factors of the Eightfold Path.

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