The Rowdy Buddhist Podcast

In this podcast I talk about how priorities and choices in life can be changed by ones Outlook and understanding of the Buddha Dharma. To change one's life, we must begin with the little things that we are yet not aware of, such as priority and choice. What it leads to and where we are going will be determined by these factors.

A wonderful teaching that further clarifies and awakens us to the great impact of causes and conditions around us. We are constantly being influenced by who we associate, what we eat, and what we think about. To have insight into this will support us on the path of the Buddha.

You may have heard me speak of Grandmaster tentai many times during my lectures. But you may also be asking, what did he create, what did he teach, why does he have such a great connection with Nichiren Buddhism? I hope through this recording that we are able to explain some of that information and give you the background of Grand Master Tien-Tai.

In this podcast, I wanted to share some insight about how we look at the spiritual elements through Western eyes. Through my practice, I have seen that there is another dimension of understanding these concepts.

This is something that we as Western modern Buddhists need to study and learn about. What did Nichiren Shonin mean by "Zen Devils" with mistaken views. Where did he get this idea? Here I offer some context for these statements.

Recently, I had to honor to hold a Tokudo ceremony for my student to enter the path of becoming a novice priest. I gave him a new Dharma name (HoMyo) to him. This episode, explains what that means

This is the most fundamental question that every practitioner should ask themselves everyday! Kihon or fundamentals are the foundation of our lives.

We look into the Wisdom of Nichiren Shonin's understanding of the power and purpose of the Odaimoku in the Age of the Declining Dharma.

This is going to be a shocker for many people who perhaps have a wrong view of what Buddhism will teach us. Only listen if you dare to challenge your idea of the purpose of Buddhist practice.

Join us for chanting the Odaimoku (Namu Myoho Renge Kyo).

In this episode, we finish our series with the eighth factor of the Noble Eightfold Path series, with a lecture on Right Concentration. In modern times this word concentration is everywhere, but what makes the Buddha's attainment so special?

In this episode we will cover "Right Mindfulness." The seventh of the Eightfold Path. With this word being thrown around everywhere, it is important as a Buddhist practitioner to understand its meaning as to your practice.

In this lecture, I will share the concept of Shu-Ha-Ri. These are the 3 phases in one learns anything and allows one to become innovative. It is important to understand this in anything that we wish to inculcate into our body...

This is the second part of "Right Effort." Where we examine more in-depth Unwholesome and Wholesome States of Mind through the "Five Impediments" and the "Seven Components of Awakening!"

This is the first part of the Noble Eightfold Path "Right Effort." Here we discuss the practical application through the "Four Mental States" that allow us to cultivate our "Right Effort."

A example of bringing experiential practice to our daily study and practice. Challenging preconceived and irrational concepts to bring a balanced nature that is conducive to tranquility.

This the the "Right Livelihood" of "Noble Eightfold Path." What type of job should we have as a student of the Buddha and Nichiren Shonin.

This is the concept of "Right Action" of the Noble Eightfold Path.

This is the third of the 8 Fold Noble Truth. In it I explain the 4 aspects and how to understand each one. This is a powerful aspect to influence and change one's direction in life.

In this podcast, I will be lecturing concerning the concept of Right Intention found in the noble Eightfold Path. With Gassho...

This is the beginning of a new series on the Eight-Fold Path. First we begin with the Right View. I hope that you will join us for this new series.

This lecture is to give you a little more insight into Master Tien Tai's concept of the three-fold Buddha nature and Nichiren Shonins understanding and implementation of this concept.

In this we discuss the "Three Aspects of Buddha-nature" as taught by Master Tien Tai and practice by Nichiren Shonin.

The true mind of the Lotus Sutra and the vow of the Eternal Buddha.