Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto

• 77 - A Buddhist Valentine's Day (Metta and Loving-Kindness)

  "Metta" or "Loving Kindness" is a popular form of Buddhist practice (and teaching) that you can incorporate in a daily practice - and even Valentine's Day!Learn more about the "Love" that Buddhism teaches, and the "Loving-Kindness" practice in Buddhism.- The Loving Kindness Sutta/Sutra: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.1.08.amar.html- Loving Kindness Meditation: https://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/loving-kindness/- Read the article: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/buddhist-virtues/- Alan's Buddhism Starter Pack: https://BuddhismStarterPack.com- Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contact- Podcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcast- Podcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer

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• 76 - A Buddhist Lunar New Year

  Is there a "Buddhist" Lunar New Year celebration? What about "Mahayana New Year"? What does this have to do with Chinese New Year, Tet, etc? Learn more in this episode and how Buddhists practice! Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contact Podcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcast Podcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer

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• 75 - Buddhism Questions & Answers #4

  I'm answering your questions about Buddhism and Buddhist practice in this episode! I recently asked on social media what your questions are, and I got quite a few! This episode will be long due to the number of questions, but feel free to jump to a question if you'd like. Here are the questions: 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Is the emptiness of self any different from the emptiness of objects in the world? And if all is empty, does restraint, compassion, or ethical virtue have any meaning? 08:00 Is having a negative view on Abrahamic religions bad karma or unwholesome? How does Buddhists view the catholic faith? 15:30 Is music used in meditation practices? 18:35 Buddhist guidance on manifestation. 22:35 How can we keep our practice up when our worldly life is taking so much time/energy. 26:13 Different types of meditation. I wanna know the difference between vipassana and such 32:58 Karma 36:20 Can you be a full Buddhist and not believe in reincarnation or other realms/divine beings? 47:07 How to handle attending a temple for the first time. 51:19 The differences in levels you can attain in Buddhism! 57:59 why do so many schools of Buddhism have deities, reincarnation, metaphysical stuff. when buddha refused to talk about afterlife as it was a distraction from the present and specifically said I'm not a deity --- Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contact Podcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcast Podcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer

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• 74 - Buddha & Jesus

  Did the Buddha and Jesus know each other? Did Buddhism influence Jesus' ministry? Are there similarities between Buddhism and Christianity? You're likely to hear one or all of these in your study of Buddhism. In this episode, I'll explain whether Jesus ever heart of Buddhism, can you be a Buddhist and Christian, views Buddhists have on Christianity, and can we get along? Read the article: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/understanding-buddhist-christmas/ Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contact Podcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcast Podcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer

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• 73 - Zen (Chan) Buddhism

  Discover the deep roots of Zen Buddhism in our latest episode. We'll journey through its rich history and tackle common Western misconceptions. Explore the origins of Zen in Chan Buddhism, the profound practice of direct transmission, and the unique practices of chanting and reciting, threefold training, and delve into the dual practice of Chan/Zen and Pure Land. Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contactPodcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcastPodcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer

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