109 - Finding Your True Self

109 - Finding Your True Self

Author: Noah Rasheta September 12, 2019 Duration: 15:32
What happens when we break through the conceptual fog that often blinds us from seeing ourselves as we really are? In this podcast episode, I will talk about the idea of finding your true self. I will also discuss a few more zen koans including "MU" and "Temper".

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Noah Rasheta hosts Secular Buddhism, a space where ancient teachings meet a modern, questioning mind. This isn't about ritual or dogma, but about exploring the practical philosophy at the heart of Buddhist thought. Each episode takes a core concept-like impermanence, suffering, or mindfulness-and examines it through a secular lens, asking how these ideas can resonate with our contemporary lives regardless of personal belief. You'll hear straightforward discussions that strip away cultural and religious trappings to focus on actionable wisdom. The aim is to make these teachings accessible and relevant, offering tools for cultivating resilience, compassion, and a clearer understanding of oneself in a complex world. Whether you're navigating stress, seeking ethical frameworks, or simply curious about a philosophy of mind, this podcast provides thoughtful commentary that connects ancient insight to everyday experience. Tune in for a grounded, conversational approach to finding calm and clarity.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 222

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58 - The Art of Stopping & Seeing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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57 - Why Do We Experience All-Pervasive Suffering? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:52
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56 - What Makes You You? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:20
According to classical Buddhist thought, "self" is a view...It is a product of our perception…and perception is always happening. What if perception is an event that occurs rather than a thing that exists? In this episod…
55 - The Four Foundations Of Mindfulness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:01
Developing the four foundations of mindfulness helps us to remove the conceptual constructs that often blind us from seeing reality as it is. Imagine being able to see things as they really are, free from our ideas and c…
54 - Guided Meditation: Fostering Kindness And Compassion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:30
This is a 10-minute guided meditation aimed at fostering kindness and compassion. Revisit this meditation anytime you feel the need to foster feelings of kindness and compassion.Explore more at eightfoldpath.com: full tr…
53 - Freedom From The Bonds Of Anger & Hatred [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
In order to be free from the bonds of anger and hatred, we have to practice. We cannot simply pray or ask for anger or hatred to be removed from us. In this episode, I will discuss how we can use mindfulness practice as…
52 - The Sound Of Silence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:16
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51 - "Secular Buddhism" - A discussion with Stephen Batchelor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:40
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50 - Creating Moments Of Awareness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:12
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49 - "Addiction & Recovery" - A discussion with Noah Levine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:08
Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to interview Noah Levine, founder of Refuge Recovery, a mindfulness-based addiction recovery community that practices and utilizes Buddhist philosophy as the foundation of the rec…