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Make of Yourself a Light

FromNo Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach

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40 minutes

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May 20, 2022

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In this episode, we take a look at one possible interpretation of the Shin Buddhist approach to the issue of abortion, a topic that has resurfaced in American news recently. Using this as a springboard, we will look at the issue of Shin Buddhist ethics in general as well.

Released:

May 20, 2022

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (12)

No Doubt will look at current events, people, and language from a Shin Buddhist (Jodo Shinshu) perspective, as well as topics that address doctrinal issues of this tradition.

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Doubt as Human Calculation, Part 1: In this episode of No Doubt, we will take a look at the phrase "bachi ga ataru," where one is believed to be punished for doing something wrong. In addition, what is the Shin Buddhist stance on ghosts and the supernatural? In the second segment, we will ... by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
37 min listen
Doubt as Human Calculation, Part 2: In this episode of No Doubt, we will look at the commonly used phrase "Rest in Peace" and whether Shin Buddhists can get behind that phrase. Spoiler alert: we can't. However, there is a much cooler phrase that I think we can agree with, which is "Rest in... by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
32 min listen
Doubt as Karmic Currency: In this episode, we take a look at the Shin Buddhist (Jodo Shinshu) view on the issue of luck. How does Shin Buddhism look at such things as talisman, omamori, Greek and Chinese Zodiac, astrology, and auspicious days. In the second segment, we will look ... by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
31 min listen
Awakening to Humanity: In this episode, we will look at the issue of racism and social inequality and what Shin Buddhism has to say about this. In short, Amida's Great Compassion gives us the courage and audacity to look thoroughly at the self. In the second segment, we will f... by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
37 min listen
Doubt as Two Minds: In this episode, we will look at the Jodo Shinshu stance on the issue of Capital Punishment. In doing so, we will look at the issue of ethics in general. In the second half, we will look at doubt defined as "two minds" or the "wavering mind" as well as t... by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
28 min listen
The Greatest Fallacy: the infallible self: In this episode, we take a look at the issue of recent trends in the promotion and acceptance of conspiracy theories and about the goggles that we all wear. by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
30 min listen
Human Condition: It's been 3 months! Time for a new episode and Happy New Year everyone. In this episode, we look at the issue of "evil" and how it is easy to misunderstand the significance of this teaching in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Take a listen while you enjoy a cup of... by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
34 min listen
The Voice of Great Compassion: Welcome to Episode 7 of the series No Doubt. My apologies for the small hiatus, but many changes in my schedule made it hard to upload a new episode. Hopefully, an episode will be posted every three months from now on until I drop dead... In this episode... by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
31 min listen
Significance of the Spiritual Path: Happy New Year! Today, we will look at some of the basic points of Jodo Shinshu, a school of Pure Land Buddhism. FYI, a couple of head-scratching terms are thrown in there, but hey, what's Buddhism without a few of those! In the second half, we will look... by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
48 min listen
The Truth that Brings Out the Authentic You: In this episode, we reexamine the notion of "religion" and whether Jodo Shinshu falls in this category. Through this discussion, we find that according to Jodo Shinshu, religion is the truth that enables you to live a truly authentic life. Be the sakura ... by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
35 min listen
Religious Identity: In this episode, we take a look at how Shin Buddhists can approach the issue of ecumenical work and interfaith dialogue. This will segway into the overarching issue of what the Shin Buddhist religious identity is. Is it really sincere to say, "All religi... by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
33 min listen
Make of Yourself a Light: In this episode, we take a look at one possible interpretation of the Shin Buddhist approach to the issue of abortion, a topic that has resurfaced in American news recently. Using this as a springboard, we will look at the issue of Shin Buddhist ethics i... by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
40 min listen

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Religious Identity: In this episode, we take a look at how Shin Buddhists can approach the issue of ecumenical work and interfaith dialogue. This will segway into the overarching issue of what the Shin Buddhist religious identity is. Is it really sincere to say, "All religi... by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
33 min listen
Significance of the Spiritual Path: Happy New Year! Today, we will look at some of the basic points of Jodo Shinshu, a school of Pure Land Buddhism. FYI, a couple of head-scratching terms are thrown in there, but hey, what's Buddhism without a few of those! In the second half, we will look... by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
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The Greatest Fallacy: the infallible self: In this episode, we take a look at the issue of recent trends in the promotion and acceptance of conspiracy theories and about the goggles that we all wear. by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
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Human Condition: It's been 3 months! Time for a new episode and Happy New Year everyone. In this episode, we look at the issue of "evil" and how it is easy to misunderstand the significance of this teaching in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Take a listen while you enjoy a cup of... by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
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The Voice of Great Compassion: Welcome to Episode 7 of the series No Doubt. My apologies for the small hiatus, but many changes in my schedule made it hard to upload a new episode. Hopefully, an episode will be posted every three months from now on until I drop dead... In this episode... by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
31 min listen
Awakening to Humanity: In this episode, we will look at the issue of racism and social inequality and what Shin Buddhism has to say about this. In short, Amida's Great Compassion gives us the courage and audacity to look thoroughly at the self. In the second segment, we will f... by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
37 min listen
Doubt as Two Minds: In this episode, we will look at the Jodo Shinshu stance on the issue of Capital Punishment. In doing so, we will look at the issue of ethics in general. In the second half, we will look at doubt defined as "two minds" or the "wavering mind" as well as t... by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
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Doubt as Human Calculation, Part 2: In this episode of No Doubt, we will look at the commonly used phrase "Rest in Peace" and whether Shin Buddhists can get behind that phrase. Spoiler alert: we can't. However, there is a much cooler phrase that I think we can agree with, which is "Rest in... by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
32 min listen
Doubt as Human Calculation, Part 1: In this episode of No Doubt, we will take a look at the phrase "bachi ga ataru," where one is believed to be punished for doing something wrong. In addition, what is the Shin Buddhist stance on ghosts and the supernatural? In the second segment, we will ... by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
37 min listen
Doubt as Karmic Currency: In this episode, we take a look at the Shin Buddhist (Jodo Shinshu) view on the issue of luck. How does Shin Buddhism look at such things as talisman, omamori, Greek and Chinese Zodiac, astrology, and auspicious days. In the second segment, we will look ... by No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach
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