Alan Peto hosts an informative and helpful podcast for anyone who is interested in Buddhism and begi
One of the fundamental teachings of the Buddha is that we do not have a permanent, unchanging, and i
Karma can be a misunderstood term in our world since it has crept into our everyday conversatio
The "Threefold Training" is based upon the Buddha's Eightfold Path to practice Buddhism that leads t
The world-famous Buddhist monk Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh passed away in January 2022 at the age of 9
The Buddha taught that our existence is marked by impermanence, dukkha, and the illusion of self. H
The most widely practiced form of Buddhism is the cultivation of merit. Merit creates the whol
With a new year upon us, it can be a perfect time to reflect upon why we are Buddhists and re-invigo
Merry Christmas! Can a Buddhist celebrate Christmas? Yes, with a Buddhist mindset.  
Enlightenment captures the imagination of Westerners and beginners that are new to Buddhism. But wh
The Mahayana Buddhist holiday of "Bodhi Day" celebrates the Buddha's enlightenment. Bodhi, mea
What is "Gratitude" in Buddhism and what does it have to do with Thanksgiving? Learn more abou
With Halloween approaching, let's talk about our version of "ghosts" in Buddhism called "hungry ghos
Precepts in Buddhism are the foundation for the rest of your Buddhist practice of meditative concent
Becoming a Buddhist monastic (monk or nun) is often a desire by Westerners new to the religion inste
What is Buddhist meditation? How do you start meditating? In this episode, we will discu
As the COVID-19 pandemic changes, lockdowns, and other restrictions ending, how does a Buddhist rein
The foundation of the Buddhist religion and Buddhist practice revolves around the Buddha's very firs
Who was the Buddha? And why is he important to your Buddhist practice? In this episode,
What is a "Buddhist"? In this episode, we will take a deeper dive into the two types of Buddhi
There are many mistaken beliefs and views about Buddhism by beginners and Westerners. Let's take a l
