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Podcast Episode 61: 

Welcome back, this is Daily Buddhism audio show number Sixty-One recorded April 21st, 2013. My name is Brian Schell, and I am the your host for the show. You can find the text as well as all links mentioned in this program and all past episodes on the website at www.dailybuddhism.com.

Announcements:

Why yes, this IS the first new podcast in four years! ALL the previous episodes can be found on the iTunes link on the side of the page.

If you aren’t signed up for the email newsletter, just go to www.dailybuddhism.com and fix that oversight right now. It’s free and easier than ever to sign up. Note that after the long absence, I threw out the old email list. Rather than deal with people who had forgotten about me, I decided to start over, so if you used to get the email, sign up again; it’s all fresh and new.

If you enjoy the podcasts, and the website, and the emails, and the Tweets, and the Facebook posts, then don’t forget to buy the book! My book, The Five-Minute Buddhist was recently released on Amazon, Nook, iTunes, and as a paperback. It’s essentially the “Best of Daily Buddhism.” You can get it in pretty much any format you want. Just go to http://dailybuddhism.com/book/ and follow the links. If you’ve already picked up a copy, please leave a review on whichever site you got the book from.

Please note: I’m getting the podcasts caught up from WAY back. The following posts never made it into the last podcast in 2009. These are topics from that time period. Over the coming weeks, I plan to record podcasts for these “retro-topics” until we get all caught up. All these topics are still on the website, and there is no reason whatsoever why you cannot leave your comments on them at any time. I’d love to hear what you’ve got to say!
And now let’s get on with this week’s show!

Links to this show’s original articles:

Playing Mix & Match with Religion
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1390

Koan: Right and Wrong
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1389

Depression and Drugs
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1386

Mindfulness At Work
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1387

Attachment to Buddhism
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1385

Sin & Skepticism in Buddhism
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1383

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Podcast Episode 60: Buddhism Once Again

Welcome back, this is Daily Buddhism audio show number Sixty. My name is Brian Schell, and I am the your host for the show. You can find the text as well as all links mentioned in this program and all past episodes on the website at www.dailybuddhism.com.

Announcements:

Do we have anything to talk about in this episode? How about my nearly three-month absence from the world of podcasting? I’m sure I mentioned back in April or May that I had gotten a new job teaching, and it seriously takes up most of my time now. That being said, it’s been six months since I started doing that, and I can’t let it take over every minute of my time, no matter how much I enjoy it. I need to get back into doing some of the things I used to do for fun, so here I am. I’m not going to promise to do this every single week, but I am going to put out an episode every chance I get.

As always, the Daily Buddhism Email Newsletter goes out with one topic at a time, and I save them up to do the podcast. Since it’s been ages since I did the last podcast, I have a lot of newsletter material set back to podcast. The questions and articles that you are about to hear are from early July’s newsletters, and the next few podcasts we’ll be playing catch-up. That’s OK, most of this stuff isn’t going to go obsolete in our lifetime.

If you aren’t signed up for the email newsletter, just go to www.dailybuddhism.com and fix that oversight right now. It’s free and easier than ever to sign up.

And now let’s get on with this week’s show!

Koan: The Thief Who Became a Disciple
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1377

Koan: Zen in a Beggar’s Life
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1375

Buddhist Tattoos and Books
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1372
Book Article: http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1186

Learning Non-Materialism
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1371

Don’t Fear the Karma
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1367

Koan: The Dead Man’s Answer
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1365

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Podcast Episode 58: Hatred, Closets, and Loneliness

Welcome back, this is Daily Buddhism audio show number Fifty-Eight. My name is Brian Schell, and I am the your host for the show. You can find the text as well as all links mentioned in this program and all past episodes on the website at www.dailybuddhism.com.

Announcements:

My work schedule has gotten very full and is still picking up, so between that and the nice weather, my writing time is getting more and more scarce. So for the next six weeks or so, the daily email newsletters will be changing to every-other-day delivery. Don’t panic; the show is not going away, although with fewer newsletter emails each week, I’m going to switch to doing the podcast every other week until my schedule reverts back to normal. I expect my schedule to change completely again toward the end of June, so things should go back to normal then. So for the next six weeks, expect the show and email schedule to get a little irregular. Stick with me, things will straighten out once I get adjusted to my new schedule. Most importantly, keep those letters and questions coming in; also guest posts will be even more welcome than ever, so if you’re interested in writing something, drop me an email.

Our sponsor this week is once again, Mighty Leaf Tea. They’ve got lots of different teas for your enjoyment, hot and cold. They have the basic teas, but also tea accessories; pot, cups, and much more. Check them out for your Buddhist tea ceremony or just because you love their flavor. Get special deals and free samples by visiting www.dailybuddhism.com/tea

And now let’s get on with this week’s show!

[Read the past five blog posts or emails for contents of the show]

This Week’s Links:

Dealing With Hatred
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1343

Koan; Sleeping in the Daytime
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1345

Is Buddhism A Lonely Path?
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1347

Closet Buddhism
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1349

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Podcast Episode 57: Creationism, Karma, and Signs

Announcements:

The all-new Monthly Buddhism PDF Magazine for the month of May went on sale last weekend, and future issues will be available regularly on the first Sunday of each month. The May issue has over 60 pages of material, and it looks great. The cost is $5 and can by purchased at http://www.monthlybuddhism.com.

Our sponsor this week is once again, Mighty Leaf Tea. They’ve got lots of different teas for your enjoyment, hot and cold. They have the basic teas, but also tea accessories; pot, cups, and much more. Check them out for your Buddhist tea ceremony or just because you love their flavor. Get special deals and free samples by visiting www.dailybuddhism.com/tea

And now let’s get on with this week’s show!

[Read the past five blog posts or emails for contents of the show]

This Week’s Links:

Can Karma Be Shared?
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1333

Starting Out
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1336

Koan: Publishing the Sutras
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1335

Creation and the Origin of the Universe
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1338

Sign Language in Buddhism (ASL)
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1339

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Voice Mail Number: 937-660-4949
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Podcast Episode 56: Choices, Confession, and Property

Announcements:

The all-new Monthly Buddhism PDF Magazine for the month of May will go on sale tomorrow, May 3rd, and future issues will be available regularly on the first Sunday of each month. The May issue has over 60 pages of material, and it looks great. The cost is $5 and can by purchased at http://www.monthlybuddhism.com. If you were subscribed to the former Weekly Buddhism, your issue will be sent out just like before.

Our sponsor this week is once again, Mighty Leaf Tea. They’ve got lots of different teas for your enjoyment, hot and cold. They have the basic teas, but also tea accessories; pot, cups, and much more. Check them out for your Buddhist tea ceremony or just because you love their flavor. Get special deals and free samples by visiting http://www.dailybuddhism.com/tea

And now let’s get on with this week’s show!

[Read the past five blog posts or emails for contents of the show]

This Week’s Links:

Too Many Choices
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1317

Koan: Flower Shower
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1319

Confessions and Guilt
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1320

You and Your Property
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1325

Reincarnation, God, and Things You Don’t Believe
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1323

Sponsor: eHealth Insurance
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Voice Mail Number: 937-660-4949
Email: Dailybuddhism@gmail.com
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Podcast Episode 55: Race, Violence, and Shaolin Qi Gong

Announcements:

Nothing major to announce this week, but a couple of things I’d like to remind you about. First, everything I read here on the show appeared first in the free daily email newsletter. Every weekday I send out a message by email containing the article or story that you hear me read here. If you want to be ahead of the game and know where the show is going, sign up for the email. It really is free, and there’s no spam, just one email a day with my article in it.

Also, I’d like to put out a reminder that I do run several other websites, and you can find a short directory of them at http://www.replaymedia.com You can find the whole list there, some are fun; some are educational. Check ‚Äòem out!

Our sponsor this week is once again, Mighty leaf Tea. They’ve got lots of different teas for your enjoyment, hot and cold. They have the basic teas, but also tea accessories; pot, cups, and much more. Check them out for your Buddhist tea ceremony or just because you love their flavor. Get special deals and free samples by visiting http://www.dailybuddhism.com/tea

And now let’s get on with this week’s show!

[Read the past five blog posts or emails for contents of the show]

This Week’s Links:

Racism and Buddhism
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1306

The Colors of Our Practice: Buddhism without Boundaries
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1309

Koan: Every-Minute Zen
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1312

Book: Shaolin Qi Gong: Energy in Motion
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1313
Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1594772649/?tag=askdrarca-20

Violence and the First Precept
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1315

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Voice Mail Number: 937-660-4949
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Podcast Episode 54: Choices and Rewards

Announcements:

As I mentioned last time, issue #27 of the Weekly Buddhism PDF Magazine was the final weekly issue. Starting in May, the new version will be known as the Monthly Buddhism PDF Magazine.

The MAY issue of the all-new Monthly Buddhism PDF Magazine will be available around the first of May and will include all postings and comments from the Daily Buddhism website during the month of April as well as a few special items. It’ll be an easy and attractive way to have everything in one convenient package. In the meantime, I’ve set up an option to purchase the entire set of the Weekly Buddhism past issues. That’s all 27 issues in one easy purchase. Check out http://www.weeklybuddhism.com

Sponsor: eHealthinsurance. Have you recently lost your health insurance or are looking for ways to save on your insurance? We all know how important health insurance can be, but how do you know where to start looking? Check out eHealthInsurace for free comparison quotes. Just enter your zip code and a few lifestyle questions, and they’ll show you actual rates from your region. It’s pretty neat. Check them out at http://dailybuddhism.com/ehealth

We covered some great topics in this week’s free Daily Buddhism Email Newsletter, and we’ll cover them shortly in this week’s episode. Of all the stuff we do on the Daily Buddhism, I like answering your questions the most, so send in yours by email to brian@dailybuddhism.com or voicemail at 937-660-4949. Seriously; you’ve got questions, so don’t wait to share them!

And now let’s get on with this week’s show!

[Read the past five blog posts or emails for contents of the show]

This Week’s Links:

Rewards and Punishment
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1296

Buddha the Hindu and Jesus the Jew
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1298

Koan: A Smile in His Lifetime
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1300

Book: The Sayings of Layman P’ang, by James Green
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1302

Choices and Responsibility
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1303

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Podcast Episode 53: Resentment, Living Wills, and the Dreaded Door Knock.

Announcements:

Tomorrow’s issue #27 of the Weekly Buddhism PDF Magazine will be the final weekly issue. After months of tinkering and thinking, I’ve decided that there just isn’t enough content in one week’s postings to justify a weekly release. Instead, I will do the same thing on a MONTHLY basis. There will be vastly more content per issue, and you’ll only have one-fourth the number of issues to try to keep current. Also, I won’t have to hurry so much to keep up with it, so quality will be higher. Very little of the Daily Buddhism’s content is time-sensitive, so not much will be lost by switching to a larger monthly format.

The MAY issue of the all-new Monthly Buddhism PDF Magazine will be available around the first of May and will include all postings and comments from the Daily Buddhism website during the month of April as well as a few special items. It’ll be an easy way to have everything in one convenient package. The cover price will now be $5.00 per month, which is essentially the same as a month’s worth of weekly issues are now; subscriptions will carry over without change unless you decide to cancel. Essentially, you’ll be getting four times as much information, one-fourth as often, at the same cost. Please feel free to email me your comments on this change.

Sponsor: Mighty Leaf Tea brings you the widest variety of high-quality teas, teaware, and tea-related gifts right to your door. You can perform your regular Buddhist tea rituals with Mighty Leaf Teas or just drink it because it’s great! Summer is coming and they have a great selection of iced teas as well as the hot stuff. For special deals and free sample teas with every order, check out http://www.dailybuddhism.com/tea

We covered some great topics in this week’s free Daily Buddhism Email Newsletter, and we’ll cover them shortly in this week’s episode. Of all the stuff we do on the Daily Buddhism, I like answering your questions the most, so send in yours by email to brian@dailybuddhism.com or voicemail at 937-660-4949. No question is too small or oddball! I answer ALL questions. However, once in a while I get one that I either don’t know the answer to, or don’t really feel qualified to answer. I’ve got two of those here, one of which I’ve been procrastinating on for weeks, so I’m going to open them up to anyone listening. If you have an answer or suggestion, send me an email or comment on the show notes for this episode of the podcast. Here goes:

[Play:
1. Sara’s ‚ÄúCushion‚Äù Question
2. Janie’s ‚ÄúIn Meditation‚Äù Question]

And now let’s get on with this week’s show!

[Read the past five blog posts or emails for contents of the show]

This Week’s Links:

Resentment, Fear, and Anger
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1274

Koan: Mokusen’s Hand
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1278

Buddhists vs. Jehovah’s Witnesses: The Jihad
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1287

Living Death
http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1283

The Sakyong Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche – Video Biography
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g3Kl0oC2Xs
Learning to Meditate with Sakyong Mipham
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsMLM2zVRbM

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Voice Mail Number: 937-660-4949
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