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by BuddhistGeeks.comThis podcast is a free weekly show that presents ground-breaking interviews with various Buddhist teachers, scholars, and advanced practitioners. We speak to people from the Theravada, Tibetan, Shambhala, and Zen traditions and focus primarily on contemporary issues that affect both theory and practice in the West.
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Buddhist Geeks 38: Buddhism & Money - Does Priceless Mean it’s Free?
24/09/2007
In the 2nd part of our conversation with author, artist, and meditation instructor Ethan Nichtern we deal with the slightly off-limits topic of spirituality and money. Ethan shares his perspective on what Right Livelihood ought to look like in a market economy, where the Buddhist teachings are as valuable as many other services. [...]
Buddhist Geeks 37: Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Naropa University
17/09/2007
In this episode, Ryan chats with Troy Omafray and Cory Leistikow, two of his fellow classmates in Naropa University’s MA Indo-Tibetan Studies program. They discuss the nature of the courses, their personal experience, and what to expect if you decide to pursue the program. This is part one of a two part series. Running Time: 22:09 Download MP3 [...]
Buddhist Geeks 36: What Did Jessica Alba Eat for Breakfast?
10/09/2007
Ethan Nichtern, recently published author, meditation teacher and founder of the ID Project, met with Gwen Bell in Manhattan at the Om Yoga Studio. He talks in this podcast about how, in the 21st century, we’re coming to Buddhism because we’re already very “hooked in” to the world and want to work more on [...]
Buddhist Geeks 35: Theory, Yoga, & Art
03/09/2007
In our last segment with art and meditation professor Robert Spellman he shares with us a key distinction between the theoretical and the yogic and how that important distinction relates to artistic practice. This is Part 3 of a three part series. Listen to Part 1 & Part 2 if you haven’t already. Running [...]
Buddhist Geeks 34: An Antidote to Seriousness
27/08/2007
In this episode (Part 1 available here) Robert Spellman delves into the liberating nature of humor and laughter. He also touches on the question of whether a genuine spiritual practice leads to a diminishing of one’s personality. This is Part 2 of a three part series. Running Time: 10:43 Download MP3 file Subscribe… ————————— iTunes Google RSS This week’s [...]
