No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach

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No Doubt will look at current events, people, and language from a Shin Buddhist (Jodo Shinshu) perspective, as well as topics that address doctrinal issues of this tradition.

  1. 09/30/2022

    Religious Identity

    In this episode, we take a look at how Shin Buddhists can approach the issue of ecumenical work and interfaith dialogue. This will segway into the overarching issue of what the Shin Buddhist religious identity is. Is it really sincere to say, "All religions are all getting to the same place anyway," or does meaningful interfaith dialogue require something more from us?

    33 min

  2. 05/20/2022

    Make of Yourself a Light

    In this episode, we take a look at one possible interpretation of the Shin Buddhist approach to the issue of abortion, a topic that has resurfaced in American news recently. Using this as a springboard, we will look at the issue of Shin Buddhist ethics in general as well.

    40 min

  3. 01/03/2022

    Significance of the Spiritual Path

    Happy New Year! Today, we will look at some of the basic points of Jodo Shinshu, a school of Pure Land Buddhism. FYI, a couple of head-scratching terms are thrown in there, but hey, what's Buddhism without a few of those! In the second half, we will look at a possible Buddhist interpretation of the turbulent times we face. The nembutsu is how we can tap into the selfless humanity embracing all beings.  To a hopeful new year! Gassho.

    48 min

  4. 10/04/2021

    The Truth that Brings Out the Authentic You

    In this episode, we reexamine the notion of "religion" and whether Jodo Shinshu falls in this category. Through this discussion, we find that according to Jodo Shinshu, religion is the truth that enables you to live a truly authentic life. Be the sakura flower Dharma friends, but know that what makes you possible is a greater Life Source...Gassho

    35 min

  5. 07/01/2021

    The Greatest Fallacy: the infallible self

    In this episode, we take a look at the issue of recent trends in the promotion and acceptance of conspiracy theories and about the goggles that we all wear.

    30 min

  6. 04/13/2021

    Danger of the Three Poisons

    In this episode, we look at the recent issue of anti-Asian American attacks and one concern that can be raised regarding this issue from a Buddhist standpoint.

    21 min

  7. 01/03/2021

    Human Condition

    It's been 3 months! Time for a new episode and Happy New Year everyone. In this episode, we look at the issue of "evil" and how it is easy to misunderstand the significance of this teaching in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Take a listen while you enjoy a cup of coffee...or a cup of tea....it'll make sense later, I promise.

    34 min

  8. 10/03/2020

    The Voice of Great Compassion

    Welcome to Episode 7 of the series No Doubt. My apologies for the small hiatus, but many changes in my schedule made it hard to upload a new episode. Hopefully, an episode will be posted every three months from now on until I drop dead... In this episode, we will take a look at the Shin Buddhist perspective on the pandemic and about wearing masks. In the second half, we will take a look into the meaning of Namo Amida Butsu and what the heck this phrase actually means.

    31 min
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No Doubt will look at current events, people, and language from a Shin Buddhist (Jodo Shinshu) perspective, as well as topics that address doctrinal issues of this tradition.

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