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Episode 12 The Kindness of My Mother

May 14, 2023 by Will Cosgrove in buddhism, buddha, consciousness, meditation, philosophy, psychology, wisdom

In today's episode, in honor of Mother's Day 2023, I will talk about the legendary person that brought me into this shahaloka and raised this troublesome misfit. Mothers walk the spiritual path out of necessity and we all have an example of a great spiritual hero in our lives. This episode is about motherhood in general and my mother in particular, and the sacred nature of the mother and child relationship. At the end I recite the Sutra on About the Deep Kindness of Parents and the Difficulty of Repaying It. So Namo Mothers, Namo Great Compassion, and Namo the Perfection of Wisdom!

Episode 11 Dogen - Space

August 01, 2022 by Will Cosgrove

Dogen Zenji is a dual patriarch of both Rinzai and Soto Zen and his writing a Dharma activity changed Japan and the world forever . To celebrate his life a work I'll be doing a reading of chapters of his Shobogenzo intermitently. I do a a brief bio of his life and enlightenment story, and then read a chapter entitled Space or Koku in Japanese, and I finish with the Prayer in Praise of the 16 Arhats for the well fare of all Dharma teachers and the flourishing of the Dharma.

Buddhaverse Podcast Ep. 10 Mondern Meditation Master Monday: HH Rangjung Rigpe Dorje the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa

December 29, 2021 by Will Cosgrove

The first Modern Meditation Master Master Monday podcast episode is on the MIraculous 16 Karmapa, Ranjung Rigpe Dorje. This towering figure was one of the most influential and internationally beloved spiritual masters of last century. The Karmapa incarnation lineage has been the head of the Karma Kagyu order of Tibetan Buddhism and legendary meditation masters and scholars for over 800 years. In this episode I cover the life and times of the 16th Karmapa and retell some of the stories of his disciples of their encounters with him.

Buddhaverse Podcast Ep. 9 Vajra Sutra Recitation

October 30, 2021 by Will Cosgrove in buddha, buddhism, consciousness, meditation, metaphysics, philosophy, psychology, spirituality, therapy, wisdom

One of the most concise and straight forward exposition of reality known to man. The Vajraccedika Sutra falls into the category of Prajna Paramita, or Perfection of Wisdom Sutras, the discourses where Buddha teaches the definitive meaning of Ultimate Reality. Translation by Venerable Yifa; Buddha's LIght Publications

Buddhaverse Podcast Episode 8 What Is a Buddha? pt. 2 The Mahayana

September 02, 2021 by Will Cosgrove

If you ask the question "What is a Buddha?" you are on the right track in life. For episode 8 of the Buddhaverse Podcast we will take a look at the grandeur and excellence of the Mahayana, or Universal Vehicle, perspective to answer such a lofty and liberative question. The Ultimate is here, it's alive an well, you just have to seek it out, and you will find that it was here all along.

Buddhaverse Podcast Episode 7: What Is a Buddha? pt. 1

January 28, 2021 by Will Cosgrove in buddha, buddhism, consciousness, meditation, metaphysics, philosophy, psychology, sociology, spirituality, wellness, wisdom

The Buddha may be the single most influential figure in human history, and also the most misunderstood, or misinterpreted. When he attained "Buddhahood," the course of history changed forever, but what did it mean when he announced to the world, "I Am Awake?" The legacy he left in his wake is one of the major religions of the world, know today as "Buddhism" but he did not teach a belief system, nor a philosophy, and not exactly a science. What he taught was how to deliver one's self and others from suffering through education, reflection, and meditation. Let's take a look at this magnanimous artist formerly known as Siddhartha, and what is means to be a Buddha. Part 1 of a two part series where we discuss the topic based on the Therevada perspective. In part 2 we'll answer this question from the Mahayana Buddhist perspective.

Buddhaverse Podcast Episode 6 Hard Drive Recites The Shurangama Mantra

October 30, 2020 by Will Cosgrove in buddha, buddhism, consciousness, art, meditation, music, metaphysics, philosophy, psychology, sociology, spirituality, wisdom

Following up the previous episode about the Shurangama Mantra with a hip hop style recitation, and a bit about the connection that I see between rap, hip hop, and the Buddhadharma

Buddhaverse Podcast Episode 5 The Shurangama Mantra

July 26, 2020 by Will Cosgrove in buddha, buddhism, consciousness, art, health, meditation, metaphysics, philosophy, psychology, sociology, spirituality, therapy, wellness, wisdom

Episode Summary

Episode 5 is for the preservation of True and Proper Dharma. The Shurangma Mantra, sewn into Bhikshu Paramiti's arm and brought to China, now comes to the podcast realm. This Powerful and enigmatic Mantra is crowned King of Mantras by Shakyamuni Buddha, tune in to find out why.

Buddhaverse Podcast Episode 4: Sutra of the Medicine Buddha Recitation

March 24, 2020 by Will Cosgrove in buddha, buddhism, consciousness, entertainment, meditation, metaphysics, philosophy, psychology, religion, sociology, spirituality, therapy, wisdom

A recitation of The Sutra of the Medicine Buddha, also titled, The Sutra on the Merits of the Fundamental Vows of the Master of Healing, Sapphire Radiance Tathagatha, or The Sutra of Sacred Formula of the Binding Vows of the Twelve Deva Generals to Enrich all Sentient Beings.

Buddhaverse Podcast Episode 3: In Praise of the Dalai Lama

February 21, 2020 by Will Cosgrove

A brief life story, and synopsis of Tenzin Gyatso the Great 14th Dalai Lama, what he means to Tibet, what he means to the world, and what he means to myself. Buddhaversepodcast.com