Backyard Buddha

In this episode I discuss being able to laugh at yourself.  As in the general theme of the podcast, the discussions are around how developing these practices of Buddhist concepts will create equanimity and contentment in your everyday life.Please support Kristina:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-kristina-martin-beat-breast-cancerFor more information check out www.backyardbuddha.orgPlease subscribe to the podcast and give a 5 start review where possible, it really helps to promote the show.Support the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)Support the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)

In this episode I discuss the idea of a good practice developing from unfortune times.  As in the general theme of the podcast, the discussions are around how developing these practices of Buddhist concepts will create equanimity and contentment in your everyday life.For more information check out www.backyardbuddha.orgPlease subscribe to the podcast and give a 5 start review where possible, it really helps to promote the show.Support the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)

In this episode I discuss the awkwardness of compliments. As in the general theme of the podcast, the discussions are around how developing these practices of Buddhist concepts will create equanimity and contentment in your everyday life.For more information check out www.backyardbuddha.orgPlease subscribe to the podcast and give a 5 start review where possible, it really helps to promote the show.Reach out with any kind comments to: alan@backyardbuddha.orgSupport the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)

In this episode I discuss losing my dad, the Parable of the Mustard Seed and impermanence.For more information check out www.backyardbuddha.orgPlease subscribe to the podcast and give a 5 start review where possible, it really helps to promote the show.Reach out with any kind comments to: alan@backyardbuddha.orgSupport the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)

In this episode I discuss anxiety and ways to mitigate the negative effects of worry. As in the general theme of the podcast, the discussions are around how developing these practices of Buddhist concepts will create equanimity and contentment in your everyday life.For more information check out www.backyardbuddha.orgPlease subscribe to the podcast and give a 5 start review where possible, it really helps to promote the show.Reach out with any kind comments to: alan@backyardbuddha.orgSupport the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)

In this episode I discuss my first readings while I start my ministry training. Notably, similarities with the Buddha and the Christian Jesus. As in the general theme of the podcast, the discussions are around how developing these practices of Buddhist concepts will create equanimity and contentment in your everyday life.For more information check out www.backyardbuddha.orgPlease subscribe to the podcast and give a 5 start review where possible, it really helps to promote the show.Reach out with any kind comments to: alan@backyardbuddha.orgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/alan__childs/Support the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)

In this episode I discuss finding balance in your life and having an awareness to know when balance is off, also how goal setting can be used to restore harmony. As in the general theme of the podcast, the discussions are around how developing these practices of Buddhist concepts will create equanimity and contentment in your everyday life.For more information check out www.backyardbuddha.orgPlease subscribe to the podcast and give a 5 start review where possible, it really helps to promote the show.Reach out with any kind comments to: alan@backyardbuddha.orgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/alan__childs/Support the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)

In this episode I discuss interconnectedness and how we are all one piece of the whole. As in the general theme of the podcast, the discussions are around how developing these practices of Buddhist concepts will create equanimity and contentment in your everyday life.For more information check out www.backyardbuddha.orgPlease subscribe to the podcast and give a 5 start review where possible, it really helps to promote the show.Reach out with any kind comments to: alan@backyardbuddha.orgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/alan__childs/Support the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)

In this episode I discuss the simple idea of self compassion and the importance of being kind to yourself. As in the general theme of the podcast, the discussions are around how developing these practices of Buddhist concepts will create equanimity and contentment in your everyday life.For more information check out www.backyardbuddha.orgPlease subscribe to the podcast and give a 5 start review where possible, it really helps to promote the show.Reach out with any kind comments to: alan@backyardbuddha.orgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/alan__childs/Support the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)

In this episode we discuss the Buddhist concept of impermanence. As in the general theme of the podcast, the discussions are around how developing these practices of Buddhist concepts will create equanimity and contentment in your everyday life. For more information check out www.backyardbuddha.orgPlease subscribe to the podcast and give a 5 start review where possible, it really helps to promote the show.Reach out with any kind comments to: alan@backyardbuddha.org Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alan__childs/Support the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)

In this episode we discuss destination addiction and postponing happiness. As in the general theme of the podcast, the discussions are around how developing these practices of Buddhist concepts will create equanimity and contentment in your everyday life. For more information check out www.backyardbuddha.orgPlease subscribe to the podcast and give a 5 start review where possible, it really helps to promote the show.Reach out with any kind comments to: alan@backyardbuddha.org Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alan__childs/Support the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)

In this episode we discuss the Japanese concept of Wabi Sabi and how it relates to impermanence and gratitude. As in the general theme of the podcast, the discussions are around how developing these practices of Buddhist concepts will create equanimity and contentment in your everyday life. For more information check out www.backyardbuddha.orgPlease subscribe to the podcast and give a 5 start review where possible, it really helps to promote the show.Reach out with any kind comments to: alan@backyardbuddha.org Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alan__childs/Support the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)

We will wrap up our three part series discussing the Buddha's eight fold path. In this episode we will review Right Concentration, Right Mindfulness and Right Effort. More specifically how developing these habits will create happiness and contentment in everyday life. For more information check out www.backyardbuddha.orgSupport the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)

We will continue to discuss the Buddha's eight fold path. In this episode we will review Right Speech, Right Action and Right Livelihood. More specifically how developing these habits will create happiness and contentment in everyday life. For more information check out www.backyardbuddha.orgSupport the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)

We will discuss the Buddha's eight fold path. In this episode we will review Right View and Right Intention and how developing the habits will create happiness and contentment in everyday life. For more information check out www.backyardbuddha.orgSupport the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)

In this episode we look at the why and how of Buddhism. Why would we want to practice and how it impacts us. We will discuss neroplasticity and creating new mental habits. Please creat some good karma by helping this great family.Just weeks after the news that Maria Stuart was expecting a newborn child, she was diagnosed with a very rare case of Stage 2 Breast Cancer. She is almost 13 weeks pregnant which certainly complicates the approach for treating and eradicating the Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. Cancer diagnosed this early in a pregnancy only affects about 1 in 3000 women and the Her2 Receptor + creates great urgency due to its rapid growth. Maria's treatment will have to be much more drastic due to her circumstance. Typically she would be eligible for an immediate lumpectomy and radiation, but the pregnancy complicates that option, specially considering how early she is in her term. Even if she were further along in her pregnancy, chemotherapy would be a possible approach while inducing delivery early. Unfortunately, all of those options are improbable and Maria has elected for a mastectomy immediately, and to ideally begin chemotherapy when she is healed and further along in her term. Maria will endure chemotherapy for 6 months and deliver the baby by cesarean. From there she can begin Herceptin (a form of chemo to combat the cancer) for approximately a year before possibly having a second mastectomy, depending on genetic DNA results. Lastly, will come several reconstructive surgeries which is an endeavor in itself. Unfortunately, she will be unable to nurse her newborn due to the risk from the Herceptin. Nursing is very important to Maria, and the family will be looking into Breast Milk Donor banks to supplement. Maria and her family have a long road ahead, both physically as well as financially. Luckily they do have insurance to help, but the costs involved with deductibles, out of network doctors and procedures, and even Breast Milk Donors can be astronomical. Out of network surgery alone could be upward of $120,000. And very few insurances cover all of the costs even after a deductible is met.If you know Maria or her husband Chris at all, then you know they are the most genuine and incredible people on this earth. They are the first to help and the last to ask for it. As a family they are quite private, so you can imagine how humbling this is to be in a position of need. I can personally attest that if it were any of us, Chris and Maria would be the very first to show up in every form of assistance. Any possible way we could show our support would be more help than you could ever imagine. Maria is self employed and owns a salon and her husband Chris owns a local tattoo studio, both in Uptown Charlotte. With State Executive Orders in place, both of their industries are limited from making income at the moment. Let's show Maria, Chris and their son that they are not alone through this. That together we can not only help Maria overcome her hardship, but we can help them grow their family with our love and support.https://www.gofundme.com/f/maria-stuart-and-family-fund?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheetFor more information check out www.backyardbuddha.org Support the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)

This episode is a short Dharma talk in regards to social distancing and being quarantined. Looking at this free time as an opportunity for self development. For more information check out www.backyardbuddha.orgSupport the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)

We look at the legend that made a prince give up his royal life of luxury. The story of Prince Siddhartha Gautama and what lead him to enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. For more information check out www.backyardbuddha.org Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/backyardbuddha, https://begonia-carillon-dry6.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5e3dbbd31be9377958817c62)Support the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)

This episode is a short impromptu Dharma talk in regards to preparations for the Coronavirus pandemic. A reflection of the interconnections and impermanence of life. For more information check out www.backyardbuddha.org Support the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)

We take a broad look at an introduction to Buddhism and introduce the Backyard Buddha podcast. We set an intention for future episodes to discuss Buddhism, Soto Zen and Spirituality as well as developing happiness and contentment in everyday life. For more information check out www.backyardbuddha.org Support the show (https://www.backyardbuddha.org/donate)