From Christ to Buddha
In this episode of the Jay Forrest Show, I share my personal journey from Christianity to Buddhism. I became a Christian at the age of 19 and shortly after began studying for the ministry. After...
View ArticleWho Was the Buddha?
In this episode of the Jay Forrest Show I answer the question about who the Buddha was. Buddha is not a name but a title meaning “awakened one.” The Buddha’s given name was Siddhartha, and his family...
View ArticleHow to do Mindfulness Meditation
In this episode of the Jay Forrest Show I teach you how to meditate and even offer you a guided meditation. In the words of Jon Kabat-Zinn, “Mindfulness is awareness, cultivated by paying attention in...
View ArticleBuddhism: Religion of No Religion
In this episode of the Jay Forrest Show I talk about the nature of Buddhism. What is it? I would argue that Buddhism is a religion of no religion. Webster’s defines it as, “a religion.” It may be, but...
View ArticleWhat is Engaged Buddhism?
In this episode of the Jay Forrest Show, I talk about Engaged Buddhism. Thich Nhat Hanh is credited with coining the term “Engaged Buddhism.” It was during the Vietnam War that the term originated....
View ArticleThe Buddhist Scriptures
In this episode of the Jay Forrest Show, I talk about the Buddhist scriptures. The sutras are not like the Christian Bible. The Buddhist scriptures are human works, and being human works there are...
View ArticleBuddhism and Politics
In this episode I tackle religion and politics. Should they mix? The Dalai Lama has said, “I question the popular assumption that religion and ethics have no place in politics and that religious...
View ArticleBuddhism and the Green Party
In this episode I examine the Ten Values of the Green Party and compare them with the values of the Dharma. The Green Party platform is too long to share on this podcast. So we will look at the Ten …...
View ArticleThe Four Noble Truths
In this episode I look at the Four Noble Truths, which are considered to be the foundation of the Buddha’s teaching. One could even say that a Buddhist is someone who practices the religion based on...
View ArticleThe Illusion of Democracy
In this episode I examine why third party candidates were excluded from the Presidential Debates. I introduce you to the Commission on Presidential Debates that decides who can participate in the...
View ArticleThe Eightfold Noble Path: Right Speech
In this episode I begin a series on the Eightfold Noble Path with Right Speech. Right Speech is appropriate speech, skillful speech, wise speech, it is speech that is in sync with reality as it really...
View ArticleThe Eightfold Noble Path: Right Action
In this episode I continue a series on the Eightfold Noble Path with Right Action. Right Action is appropriate Action, skillful Action, wise Action, it is Action that is in sync with reality as it...
View ArticleGoodbye
After much debate with myself I have decided to end the podcast. This is the official notice that the Jay Forrest Show is over. Why you may ask. There are many reasons. But honestly listeners have...
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