Podcast appearances and mentions of Bodhi Day

"Unwrapping Vulnerability and Boundaries" is a dharma talk offered at Two Hands Sangha on Bodhi Day exploring how to find balance between being open-hearted and protecting our personal well-being during the holidays. By understanding balance between these two, we can show up more authentically, deepen connections, and care for ourselves—even in the most hectic season. Enjoy!

In honor of Bodhi Day—commemorating the Buddha's awakening—this episode challenges the conventional notion of enlightenment as a distant finish line. Instead, I explore how awakening emerges naturally in the everyday moments of our lives. Drawing on the Buddha's story and reflecting on personal experiences, I'll discuss how to recognize the sacredness of ordinary life, embrace change with grace, and deepen our responsibility for our own happiness. Join me as we discover that enlightenment isn't something to chase, but something to live—right here, right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei - ZCNYC - 12/08/24 - Today is Bodhi Day, the commemoration of the enlightenment of Siddhartha; a day in which the possibility of not just spinning in confusion, reactivity and fathomless separation is celebrated. Hear about Siddhartha's resolve to discover the root of why we suffer and the nature of existence. Hear about the key figures who supported him at crucial moments on a path without which he most likely would not have made it to Buddhahood. Who has been significant in our journey? We are able to receive training and practice the Dharma today from what he realized. We all walk alone in one sense and together in every way.

While sitting under the bodhi tree through the night, Shakyamuni Buddha saw the morning star, was enlightened and said:I, together with the great earth and all sentient beings, simultaneously attain the way.In the Zen tradition today is Bodhi day. The day that we commemorate the Buddha's awakening and celebrate our buddha nature. Last night, locally, people from the Zen Columbus Sangha, Mud Lotus Sangha and Grove City Zen held a meditation vigil and sat into the dark of the night at the Pragmatic Buddhist Center. It was moving to join together across local sanghas here in Columbus, and sit with so many other practitioners across the globe.I've been reflecting on the Buddha's life this week, the story I keep coming back to is when in the midst of exhaustion he has this memory from childhood arise of sitting in contentment and ease under the shade of a rose apple tree watching the plowing of the golden grain.Here's an excerpt from the Pali Cannon.I thought: 'I recall once, when my father the Sakyan was working, and I was sitting in the cool shade of a rose-apple tree, then — quite withdrawn from sensuality, withdrawn from unskillful mental qualities — I entered & remained in the first jhana: rapture & pleasure born from withdrawal, accompanied by directed thought & evaluation. Could that be the path to Awakening?' Then, following on that memory, came the realization: 'That is the path to Awakening.' I thought: 'So why am I afraid of that pleasure that has nothing to do with sensuality, nothing to do with unskillful mental qualities?' I thought: 'I am no longer afraid of that pleasure that has nothing to do with sensuality, nothing to do with unskillful mental qualities, but it is not easy to achieve that pleasure with a body so extremely emaciated. Suppose I were to take some solid food: some rice & porridge.' So I took some solid food: some rice & porridge. Now five monks had been attending on me, thinking, 'If Gotama, our contemplative, achieves some higher state, he will tell us.' But when they saw me taking some solid food — some rice & porridge — they were disgusted and left me, thinking, 'Gotama the contemplative is living luxuriously. He has abandoned his exertion and is backsliding into abundance.'I love the reflection, could this be the path to awakening, this is the path to awakening.My teacher used to quote the bible saying, that to enter the kingdom of heaven, one must become like a child.Is it possible, that recovering something basic that we all knew as children is the path to awakening?To reclaim wonderment, to reconnect with innocence, to allow that innate curiosity and joy of just being you, alive together with the world.Today, on Bodhi Day, I wish that for us.…I'm Amy Kisei. I am a Zen Buddhist Teacher, Spiritual Counselor, budding Astrologer and Artist. I currently live in Columbus, Ohio with my partner Patrick Kennyo Dunn, we facilitate an in-person meditation gathering every Wednesday from 7P - 8:30P at ILLIO in Clintonville through Mud Lotus Sangha. If you happen to be in Columbus, feel free to stop by. We have weekly meditation gatherings and monthly Saturday offerings as well.Thanks for reading friends! The recording is from a dharma talk that was given during Monday Night Meditation. You can find out more below. Also, I would love to hear from you, please feel free to like or comment on this post—and share it! Current OfferingsSpiritual Counseling — IFS informed, mindful somatic therapyAstrology— I am starting to offer astrology readings. I have found astrology to be a helpful map for connecting to the more mythic unfolding of life. It can help us honor our gifts, navigate challenges, get perspective and connect with planetary allies. It can also offer guidance on the questions that arise in our lives and aid us in stepping more fully into our wholeness. 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For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/145   The holiday season is upon us, and we know how hectic it can be with all the festivities, family gatherings, and extra responsibilities.  

On 'Bodhi Day' today, members of the Buddhist community remember the Buddha's enlightenment through thoughtful reflection and compassion. The CBC's Nabila Qureshi sat down with Jody Williams.

As we gather with friends, family or co-workers, questions about social courtesies may arise. This hour on Disrupted, we learn holiday etiquette tips from lifestyle and etiquette expert Terri Bryant. Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa are the more recognizable holidays of this season, but have you heard of or celebrated Bodhi Day or Pancha Ganapati? Dr. Aaron M. Gale educates us about religious holidays celebrated worldwide during the winter months. According to people.com, 2023's holiday-themed film lineup will feature over 100 movies on broadcast and streaming platforms. Journalist Philiana Ng joins us to discuss this season's “must-see” holiday movies. You'll even hear host Khalilah Brown-Dean share her go-to holiday classic. GUEST: Terri Bryant: Lifestyle and Etiquette expert. Owner, The Swann School of Protocol - Bridgeport Dr. Aaron M. Gale: Associate Professor of Religious Studies, West Virginia University Philiana Ng: Entertainment and Television Journalist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well...hello December! It's holiday time of year!  Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, or just New Years, this is a time for celebration.  With all the celebration comes a lot of feasting, some extra time with others, and hopefully some reflecting and setting goals for the coming year.  My invitation today...don't wait!  Whatever your running goals are for the coming year, start now.  What if you haven't thought about your running goals for next year...or even this year.  Start now!  Don't wait until January 1st...or 15th...or Feb 12th...okay...now it's too late so what's the point.  None of that attitude!  The best time to start is now.  Don't wait!  Hit the ground running now so by January you are coasting into your goals, not huffing and puffing chasing them. Support the showJoin my mailing list! Just sent a quick email to dawnpedersonruns@gmail.com with the title "Email List" and I'll add you to my list. Emails feature upcoming episodes, running tips, upcoming coaching services and products, and more... Find me on Facebook: Dawn Running Also, check out my blog, Running By DawnMusic written and recorded by Jeremy Hancock

In this week's episode, hosts Julie Kratz and Simone Morris tackle the topic of navigating difficult conversations during the holiday season. With Thanksgiving just behind us and the winter holidays fast approaching, it's essential to be mindful of inclusive language and respectful dialogue. Julie and Simone share their insights on setting boundaries, practicing curiosity, and knowing when it's necessary to disengage from triggering conversations. They also highlight the importance of acknowledging and celebrating the diversity of holidays that occur during this time, beyond just Christmas, including World AIDS Day, Hanukkah, Bodhi Day, and more. So if you're gearing up for family gatherings and want to navigate these conversations with grace and inclusivity, this episode is a must-listen.  Listen to the entire podcast at https://inclusionschool.com/. To reach us, email talktous@inclusionschool.com  Grab resources mentioned in the show at https://inclusionschool.com/resources/   

In this special "best of" episode, we celebrate Bodhi Day, the traditional celebration of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni's enlightenment. Yet, listen as we discover how it is a celebration of our enlightenment, too. The message of the December darkness is a messenger of our own enlightenment. Without darkness, we couldn't know light. Shakyamuni's enlightenment experience is ours. He proclaimed, "I and the great earth, and all beings are naturally and simultaneously awakened." We don't chase the darkness away through external ritual or stringing lights, but by looking inside to find our own light. ****************** Support the podcast through the affiliate link to buy the book, Everyday Buddhism: Real-Life Buddhist Teachings & Practices for Real Change: Buy the book, "Everyday Buddhism"   Check out my Substack posts for more everyday Buddhism: https://wendyshinyohaylett.substack.com/   If this podcast has helped you understand Buddhism or help in your everyday life, consider making a one-time donation here: https://donorbox.org/podcast-donations   Become a patron to support this podcast and get special member benefits! https://www.patreon.com/EverydayBuddhism   Or say "Hi, I enjoy your podcast by buying me a coffee!" Buy Me a Coffee

This morning when I woke up to meditate, 10 days after completing a 10-day Vipassana course, my app told me that it's Bodhi Day. According to Buddhists this day celebrates the day that the Buddha became enlightened whilst sitting under the Bodhi Tree (the tree of awakening).It's also a Gemini Full Moon today - the sign closely associated with the beginner's mind, opposite the Sun in Sagittarius, the sign of Spiritual Discipline.And so, as we float along this river of synchronicities together, episode 33 of the podcast is a conversation with Passi. Passi is a man from Delhi, India, who has sat in 29 Vipassana courses ranging from 10 to 30 days in length. He has also served on a further 13 courses. He's now preparing himself to sit for 45 days on January 1st. We discuss the practice of Vipassana Mediation, how it entered his life (at the end of a decade of Silicon Valley life and in the midst of his arranged marriage troubles), and in what ways and on what levels it has impacted his way of being in the world. Enjoy! And a happy Bodhi Day to all. Music by Marlia Coeur on Spotify.Please consider becoming a Patron to support the show!Go to OnTheSoulsTerms.com for more.

SACBC Bodhi Day Service on December 4, 2022. For the Dharma School, we look at how we can understand Thanksgiving from a Buddhist perspective. In the second portion, we will look at an understanding of Shakyamuni Buddha's enlightenment. Finally, in the Japanese portion, we discuss some thoughts on one's relationship with Amida Buddha. Your dana is greatly appreciated and can be done here: https://sacbc.org/donations1/ We thank your support of our temple. 

Bright on Buddhism - Bodhi Day Happy Bodhi Day! Welcome to a special holiday episode about the Buddhist holiday Bodhi Day, celebrated this year on January 10, 2022. Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by tweeting to us @BrightBuddhism, emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com, or joining us on our discord server, Hidden Sangha https://discord.gg/tEwcVpu! Credits: Nick Bright: Script, Cover Art, Music, Voice of Hearer, Co-Host Proven Paradox: Editing, mixing and mastering, social media, Voice of Hermit, Co-Host

Most of us know Christmas, but diversified West Virginia celebrates other winter holidays.  In this episode, we touch base on several of them, some that may be new to you. We also have a very special guest: Scott Simons, a Bridgeport native who is Jewish. He shares with us celebrating Chanukah in West Virginia.Here is one of his videos:  Chanukah in West VirginiaSpecial Thanks to: Jordan Coble for editing this episodeSupport the show

In this episode, we celebrate the Winter Solstice, Bodhi Day, and the light of the Buddha's Promise, meaning our enlightenment, too. The message of the December darkness is a messenger of our own enlightenment. As Bhikkhu Bodhi wrote, "having discovered for himself the perfect peace of liberation, he kindles for us the light of knowledge, which reveals both the truths that we must see for ourselves and the path of practice that culminates in this liberating vision." We don't chase the darkness away through external ritual or stringing lights, but by looking inside to find our own light.

What does it mean to "be" enlightened? In this episode, which Sensei Morris Doshin Sullivan gave on Bodhi Day, 2021, he talks about the seven factors of enlightenment and how we might use them as a blueprint for enlightened living. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morris-sullivan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/morris-sullivan/support

There's more than one December holiday that centers around a tree! Bodhi Day celebrates that day when Siddhartha Gautama sat under a Bodhi Tree, achieved Enlightenment, and became the Buddha. Find out how this tree helped start a new religion and how you can celebrate this holiday in the modern-day. Music is by Acadamy Garden. Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram. Follow me on Facebook and Twitter @MyFavoriteTrees and now on Instagram @TreePodcast! 

Rev. Todd Tsuchiya shares his Dharma Message for Bodhi Day Service. 

December 8 was Bodhi Day, the celebration of Buddha's Enlightenment. In this talk, which brings a weekend sesshin to a close, Zuisei speaks of the Buddha's life of practice and realization, focusing specifically on the aspiration, courage and determination that supported his vow to awaken. Most importantly, she links his aspiration to our own, stressing the point that we have everything that the Buddha had, which means that we too can awaken; we too can reach “the Unbinding.” The Buddha may have had to walk the path on his own, but we have his inimitable example, which can always be a source of inspiration.

The Buddha was once asked, "Are you a god?" And he answered, "I am awake." In this talk, Sensei Morris Doshin Sullivan discusses how a human being just like us became the awakened one, and what it means to us and our spiritual lives. This talk was given a few days before Bodhi Day, 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morris-sullivan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/morris-sullivan/support

Everything Is Enlightenment Joan Sutherland https://www.lionsroar.com/everything-is-enlightenment/

The Mahayana Buddhist holiday of "Bodhi Day" celebrates the Buddha's enlightenment. Bodhi, meaning awakened or enlightened, is the goal of all Buddhists so they can emulate what the Buddha achieved: cutting through delusion and ignorance, realizing the truth, becoming enlightened (Bodhi), blowing out the three fires of greed, anger, and delusion, which then allows us to reside in our true, peaceful, calm, natural state of Nirvana. Learn how we celebrate this holiday from a Western perspective to including how to repurpose a Christmas tree and lights into a "Bodhi Tree"! Learn more in my article and videos here: https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/bodhi-day/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alanpeto/message

When most people think of "The Holiday Season", they think of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Thanksgiving. But this time of year is important to Buddhists, too, who celebrate Bodhi Day. The Reverend Dr. Carmela Javellana from the Salt Lake Buddhist Temple joins Boyd to talk about the holiday and why it matters to the members of that faith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meditating and performing kind acts toward other beings is an annual tradition in Buddhism. As meditation has become a global past-time it's important to recognize the tradition of Bodhi Day. Diane shares traditions this month and the importance of sharing their history with the next generation. December 8th is Bodhi Day which commemorates the day when Buddha attainted enlightenment. "I teach because you and all beings want to have happiness and want to avoid suffering. I teach the way things are." Buddha Live an Inspired Life! #Bodhi #Buddha #Flourish   Find out more about Flourish at the links below: ➡️ https://www.Flourish.Mom ➡️ Facebook https://www.Facebook.Com/Flourish.Mom ➡️ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.Com/FlourishMom ➡️ Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/FlourishMom ➡️ Pinterest: https://www.Pinterest.ca/WowFlourishMom ➡️ Watch on YouTube

Bodhi Day service held on December 5, 2021. For Dharma school, we discuss the importance of recognizing that we are raised by things and students share some of the things they will give to charity. For the adult message, we look at how the nembutsu becomes our anchor in the midst of all of the news taking place in our society. In the Japanese message, we discuss how religion is the world of the "un-common sense." Happy Bodhi Day world! May all beings be happy and well. Gassho.

Reverend Jon Turner: Bodhi Day (December 8th), the day Siddharta Gautama discovered Enlightenment

As we head into the winter season, we want to talk with our daughters about winter holidays that are celebrated all over the world. Since we come from a Christian background, we decided to focus on other winter holidays besides Christmas. Come join us as we talk about the history, traditions, and messages of each of these holidays. AND, we take up a notch from there and also discuss why our teens need to be exposed to all different cultural traditions. Don't miss it!   Winter Holidays Besides Christmas Hanukkah Winter Solstice Kwanzaa Bodhi Day Diwali Why we should care about holidays besides our own How to be respectful of all cultural holidays   Resources: Hanukkah, Chabad.org Winter Solstice, history.com Winter Solstice, rd.com Kwanzaa, Official Kwanzaa Website Kwanzaa, History.com Bodhi Day, npr.org Bodhi Day, Learn Religions Diwali, Kids National Geographic Jamie Farnsworth Finn, Teachings Teens to Respect Diversity, Today Michelle Crouch, Teaching Diversity to Your Kids, Parenting Amy L. Eva, 5 Ways to Help Teens Think Beyond Themselves, Greater Good (Berkeley) Kathy Sisson, How to Talk to Kids About Cultural Appropriation, The Every Mom Arlin Cuncic, What Is Cultural Appropriation, VeryWell

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Roshi tells the story of Bodhi Day, the day the Buddha became awakened. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This week we use the celebration of Bodhi Day as an opportunity to explore the significance of the Buddha’s enlightenment from a historical, psychological, and personal perspective. What do you imagine when you think of the word ‘enlightenment?’ What does spiritual awakening mean to you and do you consider it to be a worthy pursuit? What would it mean for you to show up each day with an unwavering commitment to fulfill your highest potential as a human being? We explore these questions and more on this week’s episode. Gregory Maloof is a western Dharma teacher from the Ruth Denison lineage.He follows the traditional Buddhist practice of not charging for teachings.  If you have been receiving benefit and want to support Gregory Maloof as a teacher directly, please donate Dana hereTo learn about retreats, news, and classes first, CLICK HERE to keep in touch and get on the Wednesday Wake-Up mailing list.  Join Wednesday Wake-Up Recording Live!  Register HERE

Rev. Ron Miyamura shares his Dharma Talk for Virtual Family Service and Bodhi Day. 

We revisit the story of how the Buddha conquered the demons of illusion by not succumbing to doubt and anxiety in the midst of threats and distractions, and look to his example for inspiration in our present moment.   To join us for this online Dharma Service, CLICK HERE to sign up for “Live Broadcast […] We welcome you to join us for Zoom services and Dharma discussions! For more information, visit us at https://sanmateobuddhisttemple.org/

Upon his awakening, looking up at the morning star, Siddhartha said, “All things and I awaken together.” Our Guanyin Sutra says we are born with awakening and we grow with awakening. We take up a koan and find shining forth in our very lives now, intimately, the awakening experience of the person in the original koan encounter. Again and again, this awakening, stretching across millennia, one seamless thread. So, whose awakening is it? And who is awakening? Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/apalmr)

Episode 10: Celebrating Lights – A Multicultural Holiday Meditation Recording Date: December 3, 2018 Transcript: Download available here: https://bit.ly/2RkeE6L Keywords: Holidays, December, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, Bodhi Day, Rejoice, New Year, Winter, Home Episode summary: This episode discusses the various spiritual holidays that occur in December and the ways their celebrations are similar. (Recorded December 2018) Topical Index: Introduction [0:18] Hanukkah [3:33] Advent [5:47] Bodhi Day [7:19] Winter Solstice [8:33] Christmas [10:50] Kwanzaa [12:07] Prayer/Meditation about Winter and December [16:07] Rejoice Meditation [18:08] Subscribe to my podcast Find out more at https://networks-healing-circle.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This Dharma talk entitled Bodhi Day is offered by Hae Doh Sunim and was recorded on December 8th, 2019 Episode #363 Thank you for listening to the Muddy Water Zen Podcast. These talks are given at Muddy Water Zen Temple in Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S.A. Find out more about our temple, Buddhism, and the Korean Taego Order Overseas Parish by visiting our website at muddywaterzen.org

In this episode, we celebrate Bodhi Day, the traditional celebration of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni's enlightenment. Yet, listen as we discover how it is a celebration of our enlightenment, too. The message of the December darkness is a messenger of our own enlightenment. Without darkness, we couldn't know light. Shakyamuni's enlightenment experience is ours. He proclaimed, "I and the great earth, and all beings are naturally and simultaneously awakened." We don't chase the darkness away through external ritual or stringing lights, but by looking inside to find our own light.

Minister's Assistant Terry Cichocki shares her Dharma Message for Bodhi Day Service. 

Rev. Jon Turner speaks about what it is to be a Buddha. December 8th is Bodhi Day: the day during when Siddhartha Gautama (the historical Buddha) realized Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya at age 35. This date is known as "Nirvana Day" and marks the beginning of his 45 years of teaching the Dharma to the masses.

Thoughts on Talks: Deep Dives and Digressions is a new series from Rev. Mike and his co-host, Malayna Dawn, where they explore tangents and explore ideas from the Sunday Service talks at CSLGH. In episode 1, they digress from the Dec 1, 2019 talk entitled "Science of Mind and Rohatsu" a Japanese word for Bodhi Day -- the day celebrating Siddharta Gautama's enlightenment, and how light connects us all at any holiday season. Their digressions take them to explore Vesak in Sri Lanka, and they share a video in which Bodhi Day is explained by children.

This Dharma Talk was given By Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo.  In this talk, Rinsen Sensei tells the story of the Buddha's awakening during our celebration of Bodhi Day.

/*What does Dongshan teach? The dark way, the bird path, and the open hand.*/ At the edge of the sea, the rumble and roll of the waters pull on some deep memory of our first, floating home, when we were diaphanous, barely matter, aeons before the empires of thought and industry were built upon the land. Wind pours through the coastal forest, joining the boom of the waves, and the world is a unity of impersonal and completely consoling roar. (Bodhi Day, December 2018)

Rev. Ron Miyamura shares his Dharma Message for Bodhi Day service. 

Join me for a special episode in honor of Bodhi Day, celebrating Shakyamuni Buddha's enlightenment. The long nights of December are marked by numerous celebrations using light as a symbol. Bodhi Day can be adopted as a holiday for your own personal or family "culture." Light symbolizes a rekindling of the spiritual impulse and a turning toward awakening, toward enlightenment. Bodhi Day is a time to celebrate our own awakening to the spirit of our Buddha Nature that is lighting our path with wisdom and embracing us with compassion. Happy Bodhi Day!  

  This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei relates the story of the Buddha on Bodhi Day. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org  

Bodhi Day tree and Packaging Peanuts Dharma. Dharma Glimpse by Lay Minister Patty Kayo and Dharma Talk by Rev. Koyo

Rev. Ron Miyamura shares his Dharma message for Bodhi Day Service.

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei talks about the story of the Buddha and Bodhi Day. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

Winds of Change. Bodhi Day. Dharma Glimpse by Rev Morris Sekiyo and Dharma Talk by Rev Koyo Kubose

Rev. Ron Miyamura's Dharma Talk is about Bodhi Day - the commemoration of Siddhartha Gautama's enlightenment thus becoming Shakyamuni Buddha. 

December 8, 2016 The Mystery School Hour with Ortrun Franklin @ 8 PM EST The Holy Days - December is such a special time of year.  Holidays, traditions and winter solstice are only but a few of the celebrations around the world.  What is the Feast of Juul, Day of Saturn, Santo Tomas, Yalda, Bodhi Day, Christmas? What are they all about and what do they have in common?  Join Ortrun for this special evening of celebration of the Season of Light and during meditation experience the Sacred Birth of the Divine Christ within. The Spirit Realm and Ascension with Carl Franklin @ 9 PM EST The Story Behind the Christmas Story - Who is Jesus of Nazareth? Why did he come to earth? Did his disciples see him for who he really was? Is the Christian church correct in following the disciples understanding of him and why he came? Carl will delve into these thought provoking questions. He will share his perspective and the awareness he has achieved through his experience as a Lutheran minister, Coptic minister, spiritual/metaphysical researcher and student of the Urantia book.  Join him for this intriguing topic. Please view our Disclaimer for our radio programming. www.starnations.org

Here it is, the last EMG Radio episode of season 2, indeed the last episode of 2013.  Remastered and slightly trimmed of the original awkwardness, we present the podcast feed version of EMG Radio #24: Super Happy Generic Fun Time Holiday Episode which originally streamed live via Google Hangouts on Air and YouTube on December 23rd, 2013.In this episode we dish out all kinds of holiday related facts while also playing catch-up on the other holidays we missed during the final 3 months of the year and the Electronic Musicians Group compilation albums that accompanied them. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and a few others are discussed as well as our favorite holiday traditions, Louie's deep hatred for the shopping holidays, and we even take a telemarketing call live on air.  As always we played a ton of great music, some of which was also holiday relevant, and had a great time.  Enjoy![Contains strong language!  NSFW]---->DOWNLOAD MP3 HERE

A Dharma Talk by Rev. Rinsen recorded live at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on Sunday December 8th 2013.

Terry Cichocki reviews the history of the Buddha and Bodhi Day.

Dharma Talk: Kusala Bhikshu - 12/23/2012

Shohaku Okumura Roshi discusses Dogen Zenji's dharma talk on the occasion of the traditional celebration of Buddha's enlightenment (December 8th each year). In this piece, Dogen describes Buddha's enlightenment in the context of his zazen practice. It was originally given at Sanshinji in Bloomington, IN on December 11, 2011. Please consider supporting Okumura Roshi's teachings and the activities of Sanshin Zen Community by making a contribution on this podcast's page (http://sanshin.podomatic.com) or at Sanshin's home page (http://sanshinji.org/home/)

Today is Bodhi Day, the day that Shakyamuni Buddha obtained enlightenment. Unlike Buddhist teachings of Shakyamuni's time, Shinran Shonin taught that you can attain enlightenment without the discipline of lifelong meditation or being part of the privileged class. Sensei talks a little about the history of our tradition, the Pureland sect of Buddhism, and how we came to being. Sensei also tells about the historical relationship between the Midwest Buddhist Temple and the Buddhist Temple of Chicago. Another interesting fact is the historical relationship between Nichiren and Shin-Buddhists. This is a must listen for people who are curious about the history of Shin-Buddhism. You can also access an archive of several years of past talks from iTunes. Search for "Midwest Buddhist Temple" in iTunes and you should be able to locate our archive.