What did the Buddha become "awakened" to? It was the twelve links of dependent origination! This is one of the most important concepts and teachings in Buddhism because all our Buddhist traditions and practices arise from it (and to liberating ourselves from it).

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One of the most popular and widely practiced forms of Buddhism revolves around "Pure Lands". The ever popular Western Pure Land and Buddha Amitabha are the ones most people practice in with Buddhism. Learn more about this important and popular Buddhist practice and tradition.

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In this episode, I answer questions from listeners about Buddhism and Buddhist practice!

Chapters:

00:01 Introduction

00:28 "I always struggle to continue my practice. I am active for six months then loose interest."

08:37 "Karma. If anything bad happens to a child are we saying that child was bad in past life?"

13:23 "How would a catholic and Buddhist raise their child? Can a catholic be a Buddhist too"

22:00 "As a buddhist I get asked "who do buddhist believe created the world if there's no god"

27:00 "If there is no self, how does the Tulku system work? Is this advanced store consciousness?"

30:37 "I've heard the ides of "non attachment" a lot in Buddhist practice. But how does that work in relationships or goals?"

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