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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. 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 2: A Conversation with Anil Thapa

January 22, 2020 by Will Cosgrove in art, buddha, buddhism, consciousness, entertainment, meditation, metaphysics, music, philosophy, psychology, religion, sociology, spirituality, therapy, wisdom

I had the honor of speaking with Anil Thapa, Nyingma Vajrayana Practitioner, master Thanka painter, expert Native American Flute player, and author of his new book, Honoring the Land. I caught Anil before he journeys back to his homeland of Nepal to talk about his life, art, music, and new book Honoring the Land. Om Ah Hum!