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By brian@brianschell.com, on February 13th, 2024%
Someone (I suspect it wasn’t actually a reader) wrote this to me:
Dear Sir/Madam,
As we go to the grocery stores and kitchens, we may see “Buddha Salt” by www.buddhasalt.com.
We think it is a great disrespect to use Buddha as a commercial brand. We also feel that it is not good to use Jesus . . . → Read More: Buddha Salt, Buddha Beer, and Christ’s Corn Chips: Are We Offended Yet?
By brian@brianschell.com, on February 13th, 2024%
A Reader Writes:
My wife has been poorly treated at work and bullied out of her Job. The company is not interested in what has happened, only keeping it all quiet as they are 60% funded by the Government. I feel that we should fight this even though the emotional cost and financial cost could . . . → Read More: Back Off, Move On, Get Over It, Or Fight Back?
By brian@brianschell.com, on February 13th, 2024%
Hey guys, just q quick note to let you know the new book is out. If you enjoyed “The Five-Minute Buddhist,” then this one takes up right where the other left off. If you noted that the first book didn’t get into meditation too heavily, it’s because I thought the subject was a little too big . . . → Read More: The Five-Minute Buddhist Meditates: Getting Started in Meditation the Simple Way
By brian@brianschell.com, on February 13th, 2024%
A reader writes:
Message: Hey Brian, really enjoy all the podcasts and this site. I have been studying Buddhism now for almost two years and my life gets better on a daily basis.
My question is : it seems that our purpose is to fully awaken and be free of attachment. Well it seems . . . → Read More: Is Death a Reset Button?
By brian@brianschell.com, on February 13th, 2024%
A Reader Wrote:
Over the last week or so, I’ve been listening to the Daily Buddhism podcase. I started with 0, and now I’ve made it to 23. The Four Noble Truths, 8-fold Path and 5-Precepts helped me tremendously to determine what is basic.
This morning, I reached out to a local Buddhist community . . . → Read More: Local Buddhist Groups & Sangha
By brian@brianschell.com, on February 13th, 2024%
A reader writes:
Hello I’m a fellow Buddhist, I do have a temper and stress problem and always have and have tried to work on it. I have suffered from anxiety since young adulthood, but recently after giving birth to my son have been affected with what doctors think is stress induced IBS. It . . . → Read More: When Meditation Isn’t Enough
By brian@brianschell.com, on February 13th, 2024%
A reader writes:
My question is how do I learn to be compassionate for someone who isn’t doing the same for me?
I experienced what I can only describe as bullying from my former boss in my last work place and had to leave. I tried to show loving kindness to my previous . . . → Read More: Working with a Bad Boss
By brian@brianschell.com, on February 13th, 2024%
A Reader writes:
I’m listening to the podcast on Buddhist Christmas, and I just wanted to add one thing. Technically, Christmas is not a Christian holiday. It started in Germany from a saint (Nicholas) who gave out presents to orphans. And if you do scientific research, you can figure out that there is no . . . → Read More: Legendary Days and Holidays
By brian@brianschell.com, on February 13th, 2024%
A reader writes:
I’m just starting a new interest in Buddhism but I’m gay and I read that the Dali Lama thinks homosexuality is wrong for Buddhists. How should I handle that?
My Response:
I did a post on this back in 2008, and most of it is still true. As far as I know, the Dalai . . . → Read More: GLBT People and Buddhism: Compatible?
By brian@brianschell.com, on February 13th, 2024%
Question
Hi, I just wanted to say how much I enjoy the Daily Buddhism. I have recently taken my dedication to Buddhism seriously. But sadly, I am having a hard time bringing it to my parenting particularly with discipline. I can hug, hold, listen etc. with 100% of my being but I am still . . . → Read More: Buddhist Parenting and Discipline
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