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57 - Practicing Holidays as a Western Buddhist

57 - Practicing Holidays as a Western Buddhist

FromLearn Buddhism with Alan Peto


57 - Practicing Holidays as a Western Buddhist

FromLearn Buddhism with Alan Peto

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Dec 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Can a Western Buddhist participate in Western holidays like Christmas or Thanksgiving? What about Buddhist or country specific holidays? Let's explore in this episode!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:05 Western Buddhism and Western holidays
00:30 should I engage in Western holidays?
01:22 finding Buddhism in western holidays
01:55 the path as a Buddhist with western holidays
03:15 Buddhist qualities, beliefs, ethics
04:00 engaging in the world as it is
06:07 going to church
08:40 doing complimentary activities
08:59 what about Thanksgiving or 4th of July?
11:54 you don't have to be the outlier
12:44 Buddhist and country/culture specific holidays
16:25 Conclusion

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Released:
Dec 23, 2023
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Alan Peto hosts an informative and helpful podcast for anyone who is interested in Buddhism and beginning a Buddhist practice. Alan explains Buddhism and Buddhist teachings for beginners and westerners on his website, https://alanpeto.com, through articles, videos, infographics, and books. Contact Alan: https://alanpeto.com/contact Podcast Homepage: https://alanpeto.com/podcast Podcast Disclaimer: https://alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer/