Special guest star! Dr. Natalie Quli discusses Buddhism and authenticity.
Authentic Buddhism, with special guest Natalie Fisk Quli
Tag: individualism
Buddhism, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness
Hey! This is our fiftieth episode! This week, we take up our conversation from last time about aspects of American culture and their intersection with Buddhism — this time, talking about freedom. What does freedom mean in an American context? And how is this more political understanding different from or similar to soteriological concerns of… Continue reading Buddhism, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness
America, Buddhism, and Individualism
Inspired by a Dharma Talk at the BCA National Council Meeting, Rev. Harry starts us off by suggesting that individualism is a point of contact between Buddhism and American culture. This seems somewhat counterintuitive given that individuality seems at odds with Buddhist ideas of interdependence, no-self, or non-attachment to the ego. But we think there… Continue reading America, Buddhism, and Individualism