Fri, 15 August 2008 Tonight we are looking another passage from Nichiren Daishonin's letter to Sairen-bo, The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life. The theme of tonights lecture is the Bodhisattvas of the Earth and it includes the following headings! What is Buddhism about? We have a wonderful experience from Jonathan Steele and shoutouts that stretch across the world!Bodhisattva Superior Practices Belief is not enough The Mystic Law is life itself What does Nam-myoho-renge-kyo mean? Our lives are the candles of life Flushing with the Mystic Law Blowing away negativity Nurturing life Tapping our toes to the tune of the Mystic Law Awakening others to the greatness within their lives Tonights music comes from the Podsafe Music Network. We play a great relaxing kick back tune from Slackstring called Sun Again Will Shine. Also tonight we have a really great tune from singer songwriter Amy Regan, what an amazing voice, she sings Everybody Needs Somewhere To Go. Thank you for listening and for the wonderful comments and kind emails. Your support is really welcomed, have a great week. Direct download: A_Buddhist_Podcast_-_Bodhisattvas_of_the_Earth.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:15 AM Comments[0] |
Sun, 6 July 2008 On tonights show we study a passage from the writing, The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life. The theme of tonights lecture is the mentor disciple relationship and it includes the following headings!
The Tsukuhara Debate
The purpose of Buddhism
The Buddha was not a bronze statue
Hardships strengthen our happiness
Human revolution produced human gold
Mount Sumeru
Tsunasaburo Makiguchi
Josei Toda
Daisaku Ikeda
What happens when the mentor passes away?
Again its another full show with shoutouts that criss cross the globe and music from the Podsafe Music Network. On tonights show we play Ocean from Zach Ashton and Great Day from the wonderful Jody Gnant.Thank you so much for your support of the show, have a great week. Direct download: A_Buddhist_Podcast_-_Mentor_and_Disciple.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:48 AM Comments[0] |
Fri, 6 June 2008 Tonights lecture is based on a letter written by Nichiren Daishonin called, “Condolences on a Deceased Husband”. Highlight headlines include:
1278 - So what?
Li Ju-hsien
Yet I feel joy
Dr Martin Luther King
Hated more than thieves
The price of piety
Curtailing liberties
Prayer rooted in action
A fingernail of dirt
Music from tonights show is from the Podsafe Music Network. Its a double bill from the great band Great Big Sea. We play two of their tracks, Own True Way and Something Beautiful. There are shout outs and slurps of tea and I have no idea how it all fitted in! Thank you for listening. If you like the show let us know or post a review on Itunes! Have a great week! Comments[2] |
Mon, 19 May 2008 On tonights show we are delighted to have a guest appearance from William Woollard. William made the journey to Forest Row and was kind enough to let us record him reading Chapter 2 of his book, The Reluctant Buddhist. Its very personal and I found myself captivated while I was recording. Thank you so much William!We have shoutouts and great music from The Reveals who sing Want You Back and Sarah Vonderhaar whose beautiful voice gets you welcoming the summer with I Got Sunshine!Our next lecture is being written and should be up very soon! Thank you so much for listening! Direct download: A_Buddhist_Podcast_-_The_Reluctant_Buddhist.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:59 PM Comments[0] |
Sun, 6 April 2008 We are back! Tonights show begins with a lecture on the letter Nichiren Daishonin worte to his 83 year old disciple Abutsu-bo. The letter is called On the Treasure Tower. Points include:
An incredible seeking spirit;
What is the treasure tower?;
We are the treasure tower;
What? You don't like your reality?;
Forests of treasure towers;
Seven kinds of treasure;
The Gohonzon is the blueprint of our lives;
The family treasure.
After the lecture we play Here and Now by Mike Erelli from the Podsafe Music Network. Next up, Karen reads an experience from the wonderful Roxanne Rae. Then we have shoutouts that cross the globe and we have a special finish. We close with a beautiful song by the amazing Peter Robinson, its called A Piece of Mirror.
If you are looking for more experiences about practicing this Buddhism, have a look at The Buddha Next Door, a wonderful book
Have a great week and take great care!Direct download: A_Buddhist_Podcast_-_On_the_Treasure_Tower.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:56 PM Comments[0] |
Sun, 9 March 2008 Well, here is the final chapter of this amazing novel. Chapter 16 of The Buddha, Geoff and Me, a novel by Eddy Canfor-Dumas. Read by Kevin Eldon. Music by Howard Jones. Artwork by Jessica Miller. Sincere thanks to Coralyn Sheldon, Jasper Bentinck, Peter Osborn and Dialogics. The producer was Jason Jarrett. A new chapter appears every two weeks. If you like the book it is available on Amazon and you can find it in the stores on the sidebar! New lecture still in works! Direct download: A_Buddhist_Podcast_-_The_Buddha_Geoff_and_Me_-_Chapter_16.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:35 PM Comments[1] |
Sat, 23 February 2008 ![]() Thank you so much for your patience, now at last Chapter 15 is here, this episode was unusually challenging to put together, thank you to everyone for their help! Chapter 15 of The Buddha, Geoff and Me, a novel by Eddy Canfor-Dumas. Read by Kevin Eldon. Music by Howard Jones. Artwork by Jessica Miller. Sincere thanks to Coralyn Sheldon, Jasper Bentinck, Peter Osborn and Dialogics. The producer was Jason Jarrett. A new chapter appears every two weeks. If you like the book it is available on Amazon and you can find it in the stores on the sidebar! Have a wonderful week! New lecture coming soon. Direct download: A_Buddhist_Podcast_-_The_Buddha_Geoff_and_Me_-_Chapter_15.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:41 PM Comments[0] |
Sat, 9 February 2008 Chapter 14 of The Buddha, Geoff and Me, a novel by Eddy
Canfor-Dumas. Read by Kevin Eldon. Music by Howard Jones. Artwork by
Jessica Miller. Sincere thanks to Coralyn Sheldon, Jasper Bentinck,
Peter Osborn and Dialogics. The producer was Jason Jarrett. A new
chapter appears every two weeks. If you like the book it is available
on Amazon and you can find it in the stores on the sidebar!
Direct download: A_Buddhist_Podcast_-_The_Buddha_Geoff_and_Me_-_Chapter_14.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:46 PM Comments[0] |
Sun, 27 January 2008 ![]() We have arrived at Chapter 13!
The Children, Karen and I are doing our best and we have food on the table! Direct download: A_Buddhist_Podcast_-_The_Buddha_Geoff_and_Me_-_Chapter_13.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:34 PM Comments[0] |
Tue, 15 January 2008 We hope you enjoy Chapter 12! If you like it, share it!
Chapter 12 of The Buddha, Geoff and Me, a novel by Eddy Canfor-Dumas. Read by Kevin Eldon. Music by Howard Jones. Artwork by Jessica Miller. Sincere thanks to Coralyn Sheldon, Jasper Bentinck, Peter Osborn and Dialogics. The producer was Jason Jarrett. A new chapter appears every two weeks. If you like the book it is available on Amazon and you can find it in the stores on the sidebar! Thank you for all the wonderful feedback! Have a terrific week! Direct download: A_Buddhist_Podcast_-_The_Buddha_Geoff_and_Me_-_Chapter_12.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:49 AM Comments[2] |
We are back! Tonights show begins with a lecture on the letter Nichiren Daishonin worte to his 83 year old disciple Abutsu-bo. The letter is called On the Treasure Tower. Points include:
An incredible seeking spirit;
What is the treasure tower?;
We are the treasure tower;
What? You don't like your reality?;
Forests of treasure towers;
Seven kinds of treasure;
The Gohonzon is the blueprint of our lives;
The family treasure.
After the lecture we play Here and Now by Mike Erelli from the Podsafe Music Network. Next up, Karen reads an experience from the wonderful Roxanne Rae. Then we have shoutouts that cross the globe and we have a special finish. We close with a beautiful song by the amazing Peter Robinson, its called A Piece of Mirror.
If you are looking for more experiences about practicing this Buddhism, have a look at The Buddha Next Door, a wonderful book
Have a great week and take great care!
Chapter 14 of The Buddha, Geoff and Me, a novel by Eddy
Canfor-Dumas. Read by Kevin Eldon. Music by Howard Jones. Artwork by
Jessica Miller. Sincere thanks to Coralyn Sheldon, Jasper Bentinck,
Peter Osborn and Dialogics. The producer was Jason Jarrett. A new
chapter appears every two weeks. If you like the book it is available
on Amazon and you can find it in the stores on the sidebar!

We hope you enjoy Chapter 12! If you like it, share it!


