Chris Rice

LEARN - (Chapter 24) - Misunderstandings of Gotama Buddha's Teachings Gotama Buddha’s teachings, just like everything in the world, are effected by impermanence. There have been several traditions of Buddhism that have spawned from his original teachings. All traditions of Buddhism respect Gotama Buddha for his teachings, but due to impermanence affecting everything in life, there are several influences from various traditions and the teachings of Gotama Buddha have been modified since the time of his death. In this Podcast, David will share the key misunderstandings that exist in the ...

LEARN - (Chapter 23) - Symbolism of Teachings: Reminders Through Imagery Our knowledge and ability to understand these teachings has evolved over time. During Gotama Buddha’s lifetime, all his teachings were oral. Later human development evolved to include technology and the ability to capture these teachings in written format. Today, we have the ability to read, write, and understand the teachings in written format, through oral instruction, and a full range of other options. Prior to organized educational systems, the oral teachings were captured into symbolism and imagery that could ...

Ep. 50 - Introduction to Buddhist Teachings & Meditation (Psykhe Podcast with Hannah Stainer) Interview with Hannah Stainer of Psykhe Podcast an Introduction to Buddhist Teachings & Meditation. Psykhe Podcast: https://www.psykhe.co.uk/ ——- Daily Wisdom - Walking The Path with The Buddha Dedicated to the education of Gotama Buddha's teachings to attain Enlightenment. https://www.BuddhaDailyWisdom.com (See our website for online learning, courses, and retreats.) Group Learning Program - LIVE Interactive Online Classes, Book, Audiobook, Videos, Podcast and Personal Guidance https://...

LEARN - (Chapter 22) - Mental Health: A Modern Day Delusion The modern mental health discipline has only been in existence for a few decades. Considering the entire span of time that Gotama Buddha’s teachings have existed, over 2500 years, the short timeframe of knowledge developed in the field of mental health is highly unfounded, unproven, and untested. In this Podcast, David will share his personal story about the 24 years he spent searching for answers to depression, bipolar, anxiety, and other symptoms classified as "mental illness" and how he found the answers to the elimination of ...

(Group Learning Program) - Guided Loving-kindness Meditation and Student Questions Loving-kindness Meditation was the second most primary form of meditation employed by The Buddha to attain Enlightenment. There are many aspects of The Path to Enlightenment that one would need to learn and practice with guidance from a Teacher, however, Loving-kindness Meditation should be among the top priorities for any Practitioner aspiring to attain Enlightenment. The goal of Loving-kindness Meditation is to eliminate anger, hatred, ill will, resentment, negative self talk, and other discontent feelings ...

LEARN - (Chapter 20) - Animal to Human: The Evolution of Our Consciousness To exist in the human realm, it means you have previously been reborn into the animal realm countless times. You may not remember these births at this time, but you may gain these memories as you continue to develop your consciousness. In this Podcast, David will discuss the evolution of our consciousness from our countless rebirths in the animal realm and how we evolve in the human realm. He will discuss and take questions on The Cycle of Rebirth as explained by Gotama Buddha over 2500 years ago. ——- Daily ...

(Harmony in Relationships) - Developing & Maintaining Relationships: Choosing Wholesome Friends and a Life Partner Participate in this course in-person or online. Details available at this link. https://www.buddhadailywisdom.com/courses-retreats-in-chiang-mai-thai --------- Developing & Maintaining Relationships: Choosing Wholesome Friends and a Life Partner The Buddha guides Students to cultivate wholesome friendships as part of The Path to Enlightenment. But, how do you accomplish this goal without judging others and continuous conflict? David will help you understand how wholesome friends ...

(Harmony in Relationships) - Transforming The Three Poisons: Craving, Anger, and Ignorance Participate in this course in-person or online. Details available at this link. https://www.buddhadailywisdom.com/courses-retreats-in-chiang-mai-thai --------- Transforming The Three Poisons: Craving, Anger, and Ignorance The Buddha’s Teachings to eliminate, craving, anger, and ignorance (unknowing of true reality) are known, for good reason, as The Three Poisons, The Three Unwholesome Roots, and The Three Fires. Also known as, greed, hatred, and delusion. These are The Three Poisons that exist and are...

LEARN - (Chapter 18) - Eliminating Fears: Are You Really Scared Our fears play a significant role in inhibiting us from realizing our full potential in life. We get a good idea and either do not pursue it all the way or we give up at some point because we fear failure so we fail because we do not even try. There are countless fears in life including the fear of death. Through the process of pursuing Nibbana, you need to eliminate all fears from the mind including the fear of death. You will also need to train the mind to trust all beings. Emptying your fears will help you to trust all ...

(Group Learning Program) - Chapter 14 - Cultivating Healthy Mental States: Loving-kindness, Compassion, Sympathetic Joy, and Equanimity As you learn and implement The Teachings of Gotama Buddha to attain Enlightenment, you will need to cultivate the healthy mental states of loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. These four (4) mental states are often referred to as “The Brahma-viharas”. Your intentions, speech, and actions should emanate from these mental states. In this Podcast, David will teach you what are the Brahma-viharas, how to cultivate and practice them, ...