17 min

Is Buddhism a Philosophy‪?‬ Two Blokes Chat Buddhism

    • Buddhism

In this episode, we discuss why Buddhism maybe not be a religion (or why it is more of a philosophy)



(1:00) - How Dhamma (dharma) can be realised by anyone

(2:00) - Who is a Pacceka Buddha (pratyekabuddha)?

(3:00) - Seneca's take on the Sage/Wise man

(5:00) - Difference between a Buddha and an Arahant

(7:45) - Obtaining enlightenment through personal experience

(8:00) - Why early Buddhism is not mystical

(10:45) - Why Buddhism can be utilised by anyone

(12:50) -  Philosophical schools vs Buddhist Monasteries

(13:45) - East's interaction with the West

In this episode, we discuss why Buddhism maybe not be a religion (or why it is more of a philosophy)



(1:00) - How Dhamma (dharma) can be realised by anyone

(2:00) - Who is a Pacceka Buddha (pratyekabuddha)?

(3:00) - Seneca's take on the Sage/Wise man

(5:00) - Difference between a Buddha and an Arahant

(7:45) - Obtaining enlightenment through personal experience

(8:00) - Why early Buddhism is not mystical

(10:45) - Why Buddhism can be utilised by anyone

(12:50) -  Philosophical schools vs Buddhist Monasteries

(13:45) - East's interaction with the West

17 min