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Don’t Fear the Karma

By Brian Schell, on July 7th, 2009%

Question:

I have only recently started listening to your podcast. Listening to it has been part of my seeking of a belief system. I have found it extra-ordinarily difficult to find something to believe in be it spirituality, ideas, people and even myself. Though I know this issue has to do more with my own psychology then . . . → Read More: Don’t Fear the Karma

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Dealing With Hatred

By Brian Schell, on May 11th, 2009%

Question:

Hi Brian, I’ve been tumbling this in my head. One of the strongest tenents in Buddhism I agree with is ending suffering, both for the self and others. It’s been a core part of my spiritual path as I’ve started transitioning from female-to-male. I’ve been lucky that many are supportive, even if they do not understand . . . → Read More: Dealing With Hatred

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He Made Me So Angry That I…

By Brian Schell, on March 23rd, 2009%

Question:

My question has to do with anger in the Buddhist practice. One of the main reasons why I turned to Buddhism is to get better control of myself. I have been genetically cursed with a hot temper. I have been attempting to learn to control it all my life and I thought perhaps Buddhism may help . . . → Read More: He Made Me So Angry That I…

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Weekly Buddhism Issue 4

By Brian Schell, on November 1st, 2008%

Contents of this free issue of the Weekly Buddhism:

Final Free Issue; Rates Explained
Free Guided Meditation MP3 File
Fat Buddha, Skinny Buddha, Laughing Buddha: Buddhist Statues explained
Book Review: Footprints in the Snow, by Chen Master Sheng Yen
Buddhist Prayer: Why Pray if there is no God?
Koan; Shoun & His Mother
Jataka Tale #3, The Merchant of Sari
Fear
Newslinks: Dalai Lama Had . . . → Read More: Weekly Buddhism Issue 4

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Fear

By Brian Schell, on October 27th, 2008%

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A Reader recently wrote:
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What is the buddhist way to overcome fear and anxiety in life? I understand it is by controlling the mind: but the question is what are some of the key techniques used to tame the mind in a more positive way?

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My Response:
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Meditation will generally lead to a calmer, more thoughtful approach to most . . . → Read More: Fear

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