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Secular Buddhism

by Noah Rasheta

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Date	Combined Rank	Apple Podcasts
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Oct 22	#200	#188
Oct 20	#184	#174
Oct 19	#193	#183
Oct 18	#172	#162
Oct 17	#190	#181
Oct 16	#178	#168
Oct 15	#162	#151
Oct 14	#149	#139

Latest episodes

226 - Artificial I

September 30, 2026 · 32 min

In this episode, I explore the "artificial I" — the sense of self that feels so solid and obviously real, yet works a lot like the AI systems so many of us are worried about right now. Drawing on my work in data infrastructure, my studies…
225 - The Audacity to Live

August 6, 2026 · 31 min

In this episode, I explore what death has to teach us about being fully alive, prompted by the recent death of mountaineer Nirmal "Nims" Purja in an avalanche in Pakistan. Starting with Richard Dawkins' reminder that "we are going to die…
224 - The Long Way Home

July 22, 2026 · 42 min

In this episode, I explore the timeless wisdom found in Homer's The Odyssey through a secular Buddhist lens, drawing parallels between Odysseus's arduous journey home and our own human experiences. I highlight key lessons such as the…
223 - Nothing is Missing

July 15, 2026 · 34 min

In this episode, I explore the concept of being "already whole" by examining two seemingly contradictory Buddhist stories: the Golden Buddha and peeling an onion. The Golden Buddha story suggests we are inherently valuable, covered by…
222 - Holding Two Things at Once

May 17, 2026 · 28 min

In this episode, I explore the concept of holding two things at once, a practice that has become central to my own experience, especially during a recent personal transition. I discuss how we're often conditioned to assign a single…

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221 - Stars, Planets, and Black Holes

May 12, 2026 · 38 min

In this episode, I explore the cosmic metaphor of stars, planets, and black holes as three distinct ways humans experience the world. Drawing parallels from the Artemis II moon mission and the film Project Hail Mary, I discuss how these…
220 - This Messy Gorgeous Love

April 29, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

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, or inherent unsatisfactoriness, applies to relationships, reframing difficulty not as a sign of…
219 - You Are Good, You Are Enough

April 2, 2026 · 52 min

In this episode, I talk to Lodro Rinzler about his book, You Are Good, You Are Enough, which explores the Buddhist concept of basic goodness. We discuss how life's experiences can cover our inherent wholeness with "clay"—conditioning and…
218 - Right Concentration

March 20, 2026 · 34 min

In this episode, I explore skillful concentration, the final aspect of the Eightfold Path, using a road trip analogy where concentration is like having steady hands on the wheel. I clarify that concentration is distinct from mindfulness…
217 - Right Mindfulness

March 20, 2026 · 32 min

In this episode, I explore skillful mindfulness, the seventh aspect of the Eightfold Path, using analogies like a permanently attached camera and a train station to illustrate its core principles. I emphasize that mindfulness isn't about…
216 - Right Effort

February 12, 2026 · 27 min

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 explain that skillful effort isn't about "trying harder" but rather about applying energy wisely…
215 - Dying to Live

January 21, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

In this episode, I talk to Andy Chaleff about his book Dying to Live, which explores our societal discomfort with death and how confronting mortality can lead to a more meaningful life. We discuss the "3 AM panic" of existential dread, the…

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Don't use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist. Use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.