Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto

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Religion & Spirituality #240, Buddhism #7

Alan Peto hosts an informative and helpful podcast for anyone who is interested in Buddhism and beginning a Buddhist practice. Alan is a Buddhist layperson who explains Buddhism and Buddhist teachings for beginners and Westerners on his website, https://alanpeto.com. This podcast is aimed at helping those exploring Buddhism or new to Buddhism understand Buddhist teachings and practices.Contact Alan: https://alanpeto.com/contactPodcast Homepage: https://alanpeto.com/podcastPodcast Disclaimer: https://alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer/

78 - Repentance in Buddhism
Mar 28, 2025 – 00:21:43
77 - A Buddhist Valentine's Day (Metta and Loving-Kindness)
Feb 14, 2025 – 00:16:40
76 - A Buddhist Lunar New Year
Jan 29, 2025 – 00:26:13
75 - Buddhism Questions & Answers #4
Dec 23, 2024 – 01:11:03
74 - Buddha & Jesus
Dec 13, 2024 – 00:22:54
73 - Zen (Chan) Buddhism
Nov 2, 2024 – 00:29:36
72 - The Six Sense Organs & Objects in Buddhism
Sep 27, 2024 – 00:28:25
71 - Ullambana and Hungry Ghosts Festivals
Aug 18, 2024 – 00:28:19
70 - Blessings vs Merits in Buddhism
Aug 9, 2024 – 00:27:26
69 - Buddhism Questions & Answers #3
Jul 19, 2024 – 00:26:43
68 - The Buddhist Virtues
Jul 12, 2024 – 00:19:31
67 - Realms of Rebirth in Buddhism
Jun 29, 2024 – 00:31:55
66 - Buddhist Mindfulness of Breathing Meditation
Jun 18, 2024 – 00:26:50
65 - The Diamond Sutra
Jun 3, 2024 – 00:26:59
64 - Buddhism Questions & Answers #2
May 10, 2024 – 00:47:35
63 - Western Buddhism
May 3, 2024 – 00:28:34
62 - The Baby Buddha!
Apr 19, 2024 – 00:24:12
61 - Building a Buddhist Altar
Apr 12, 2024 – 00:29:46
60 - The Most Popular Bodhisattva in Buddhism (Avalokiteśvara)
Apr 5, 2024 – 00:28:58
59 - Buddhism Questions and Answers from Listeners
Mar 22, 2024 – 00:27:03
58 - Dependent Origination ("Causes and Conditions") in Buddhism
Mar 2, 2024 – 00:16:29
57 - 12 Month New Year Buddhist Practice
Jan 27, 2024 – 00:29:59
57 - Practicing Holidays as a Western Buddhist
Dec 23, 2023 – 00:18:51
56 - Live Like the Buddha
Dec 10, 2023 – 00:29:13
55 - The Super Buddha
Oct 16, 2023 – 00:38:42
54 - The Heart Sutra
Sep 10, 2023 – 00:39:02
53 - The Bodhisattva Path
Aug 12, 2023 – 00:34:01
52 - Impermanence in Buddhism
Jul 8, 2023 – 00:29:33
51 - Repentance in Buddhism
Jun 19, 2023 – 00:19:41
50 - Buddhism Misconceptions (Part 2)
May 23, 2023 – 00:22:18
49 - The Three Fires of Buddhism
May 15, 2023 – 00:28:54
48 - Prayer in Buddhism
Apr 17, 2023 – 00:28:00
47 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Buddhism (Does AI Have Buddhanature?)
Apr 4, 2023 – 00:20:41
47 - Observance Days Practice in Buddhism
Mar 28, 2023 – 00:22:44
46 - Daily Practice & Meditation - Interview with Bodhipaksa
Mar 21, 2023 – 00:31:00
45 - Do You Have to Believe in Everything Buddhism Believes In?
Mar 14, 2023 – 00:28:04
44 - Virtual Buddhism & Venerable Tri Dao Interview
Feb 20, 2023 – 00:36:11
43 - The Enemy of the Buddha - Mara
Feb 13, 2023 – 00:27:49
42 - Buddhism During Difficult Times
Jan 30, 2023 – 00:27:06
41 - Faith in Buddhism
Jan 9, 2023 – 00:21:29
40 - Buddhist Holidays
Dec 12, 2022 – 00:23:54
39 - Taking the Triple Gem Refuge (Becoming a Buddhist)
Nov 8, 2022 – 00:22:22
38 - The Leadership of the Buddha
Oct 10, 2022 – 00:29:20
37 - Attachment (Upadana) in Buddhism and the Fire Sermon
Sep 27, 2022 – 00:25:27
36 - The Six Perfections (Paramitas) in Buddhist Practice
Sep 19, 2022 – 00:26:55
35 - The Five Hindrances of Buddhist Meditation
Sep 6, 2022 – 00:23:09
34 - Reincarnation in Buddhism? (Rebirth)
Aug 16, 2022 – 00:28:15
33 - Devotional Buddhism
Jul 25, 2022 – 00:25:58
32 - Mahayana Buddhism
Jun 29, 2022 – 00:39:40
31 - Theravada Buddhism
Jun 20, 2022 – 00:24:58

Recent Reviews

Ubee11

Thank you for this show

Exactly what I needed to enter this new way of life. I am learning a lot.
SieraSnow

I listen to this every day.

Thank you for taking the time to explain this religion. It’s helped me begin my journey into Buddhism and I’m eager to continue learning.
Aelfred of Wessex

Needs improvement overall

Alan unintentionally presents a dogmatic view of Buddhism through his own mind’s eye. He also speaks far too quickly for many listeners, and doesn’t always introduce and explain new terms or concepts properly. He also unintentionally pushes an anti-Western Buddhism viewpoint. There is still much to learn here regardless, so take his content with a grain of salt.
optocc

Valuable learning

I’m getting so much from this podcast and appreciate how he goes through Buddhist concepts step by step. I’ve leaned so much and gained insight to Buddhism and myself.
mjewell1010

Slow down

Please slow down your speech. It is hard to keep up
Asher0603

Great podcast

I’ve been drawn to Buddhism and starting reading a couple books about it. Then I found this podcast. Alan’s podcast has been a tremendous help in my journey to understand and implement Buddhism in my life. Thank you!
Fivecentmozart3

Not accurate

The ones leaving you 5 stars know less about Buddhism than you do. Please learn, before you teach.
elikqitie

Love this podcast for learning about Buddhism

There are lots of podcasts out there, but I especially love this one on Buddhism because Toni starts at square one for those of us who are getting our feet wet. I like the backstory and context so you understand the why of this religion.
mariel1028

great podcast for new Buddhists

this podcast helps give meaning to the Buddha’s teachings in a way that is very easy to understand!! very grateful for podcast :)
CCG!

Sadly disappointed

Was hoping to learn basics of Buddhism, but didn’t make it through episode #1, since he was unable to speak to beginners who may have NO base knowledge. Bummer.
LooneyisHome

Thank you

I’m so happy you created this podcast and interviewed the guy in episode 9. You answered questions I feel I couldn’t find anywhere, and what I mean is that, i couldn’t think of the right questions to ask and you asked them on that episode. Thank you so much.
kso47

Essentially...

Interesting but the word essentially became very annoying