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The Pure Land

Do you want to go to Amitaba's pure land? What even is this magical place and how do i get there?!  Today we dive in to one of the most popular versions of buddhism in east asia, and try to find out what it's all about.   https://tricycle.org/buddhism-pure-land/

Whose opinion matters?

Do you worry about the judgement of others? do you care about the opinions of others? Today we ramble on about our own views on who's opinions matter, Tai-Sen shares his new formula for letting go of the opinions of some, and injustice in general.    Post-recording note: In this episode I (Tai-Sen) talk about referring to myself as a Monk. Since recording I have had further reflection and conversations about this, and have changed my opinion. 'Priest-candidate' is a more appropriate term for this life transition.

Popesplaining

NEW EPISODE! That's right, we are back with a new episode again, and this time, its fight night.    Sometimes, you need to explain something to someone, something about theology, some clear understanding that you have about important Augustinian doctrine that you've learnt from your recent conversion to Catholicism. But sometimes, the person you're explaining this complex theory to is....the Pope....?   https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/17/pope-jd-vance-row-iran-just-war [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/17/pope-jd-vance-row-iran-just-war]

Re-release: Violent Buddhism

With so much violence going on in the world right now, we thought it would be a good time to re-release an episode about how religions of all kind, even Buddhism, can lead to violence. And how in any situation, it's probably not a good idea. Today we ask, is Buddhism, the religion on peace and love? Or... the religion of genocide? We look at why people are shocked at stories of violent Buddhism, and discuss peace in the middle east while we’re at it.     https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/05/opinion/buddhists-violence-tolerance.html [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/05/opinion/buddhists-violence-tolerance.html]

Re-release: The Easter Special

Happy Easter once again! We are doing a big throw back to one of our first season specials, as Tai Sen (Jamal)learns all about Easter and what it really means.