30 - Why Do I Do This?

Secular Buddhism

Noah Rasheta

Spirituality, Buddhism, Mindfulness, Society & Culture, Meditation, Secular, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy

4.8 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 14 November 2016

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Society tends to want to put labels on people, are you a this or a that? Are you one of us or one of them? These labels can be useful to describe how we are but not who we are. I've felt pressure recently to define what I am or what I'm not. This has made me think about why I do what I do. Why do I practice and teach Buddhism? Ultimately, it's because I'm trying to be a better version of me. I hope you enjoy this update and explanation. I will do my best to keep up with regular podcast episodes from here on out.

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0:00.0	Hello, you are listening to the Secular Buddhism Podcast, and this is episode number 30.
0:06.3	I am your host, Noah Rasheda, and today I'm talking about why I practice and teach Buddhism.
0:22.4	Welcome back to the Secular Buddhism Podcast, a weekly podcast that focuses on Buddhist concepts,
0:28.2	topics, and teachings presented for a secular-minded audience.
0:32.4	Remember, do not try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist, use it to be a better
0:37.0	whatever you already are.
0:38.9	That's one of my favorite quotes by the Dalai Lama.
0:41.4	Please keep that in mind as you listen to this episode.
0:44.5	If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others, write a review, or give it a rating
0:48.9	in iTunes.
0:50.3	If you're in a position to be able to, I would encourage you to consider making a one-time
0:54.4	donation or becoming a monthly contributor to the podcast by visiting SecularBudism.com.
1:02.0	Now let's jump into this week's topic.
1:04.0	Hi guys, it's good to be back with you.
1:06.2	It's been several weeks since I've recorded the last podcast episode, and I know this
1:11.2	is intended to be a weekly podcast, and I'm trying to do my best to make sure this is a weekly
1:17.4	podcast.
1:18.4	But every now and then, other things get in the way, and it's difficult for me to find
1:22.8	the time to keep this updated.
1:25.9	This is a return episode where I'm trying to return to my commitment to making this a
1:33.2	weekly podcast for you.
1:35.4	Several of you have reached out to me to tell me how much these podcasts mean to you and
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