Backyard Buddha
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The Backyard Buddha Podcast is hosted by Alan Childs. He is a Buddhist teacher, certified Mindfulness and Meditation teacher, Buddhist Lay Minister in training and a practitioner of Soto Zen.
Backyard Buddha
3y ago
In this episode I discuss my first readings while I start my ministry training. Notably, similarities with the Buddha and the Christian Jesus ..read more
Backyard Buddha
3y ago
In this episode I discuss finding balance in your life and having an awareness to when balance is off, also how goal setting can be used to restore harmony ..read more
Backyard Buddha
4y ago
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 ..read more
Backyard Buddha
4y ago
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 ..read more
Backyard Buddha
4y ago
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 ..read more
Backyard Buddha
4y ago
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 ..read more
Backyard Buddha
4y ago
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. ..read more
Backyard Buddha
4y ago
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. ..read more
Backyard Buddha
4y ago
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. ..read more