Lord of the Pizzas

Lord of the Pizzas

Author: Michael Goree October 14, 2011 Duration: 0:00
Desires can be tough to understand and even tougher to manage. Today Mike talks about an easy way to understand and view cravings for what they are and how they influence our lives.

Hosted by Michael Goree, Understanding Buddhism in America explores how ancient teachings find their place in contemporary life. This isn't an academic lecture series, but rather a thoughtful conversation meant for anyone curious, whether you're deeply spiritual, religiously skeptical, or simply seeking a calmer perspective. Each episode takes a specific idea-like mindfulness, compassion, or impermanence-and untangles it from cultural assumptions, presenting the core lesson in a clear and relatable manner. You'll hear these principles discussed not as abstract philosophy, but as practical insights relevant to the pace and pressures of modern living. The aim is to make these often nuanced topics accessible without oversimplifying their depth, moving beyond stereotypes to what the practice genuinely offers. Tune in to this podcast for a grounded, engaging resource that demystifies tradition and illuminates a path toward understanding, one straightforward conversation at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 15

Understanding Buddhism in America
Podcast Episodes
Enlighten Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Today's podcast is about the Buddhist concept of enlightenment. Half of the episode is devoted to explaining enlightenment, while the other half is an account of a personal first-hand experience with realization.
Buddhist Myth-Busting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Mike answers some of the frequently asked questions about Buddhism in this episode. The answers will help establish a basic understanding of some Buddhist concepts and practices.
Back to the Present [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This episode is on the importance of staying in the present. Mike talks about how living in the past or future can cause unnecessary problems, and how exactly we can maintain our awareness of the present.
Non-Attachment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Non-attachment can be a difficult concept to grasp, let alone to utilize in daily life. This episode goes over what non-attachment really means and how it can be used in relationships and situations today.