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SBT - Community

SBT - Community
Buddhism
Meditation
Mindfulness
Happiness
Awakening
Secular Buddhism
Insight Meditation
Karma
Suffering
Skillful Living
Appreciation
Awareness
Calm Abiding Meditation
Compassion
Meditation Techniques
Tibetan Buddhism
Samsara
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Dependent Origination
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SBT, the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international sangha dedicated to the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A community committed to goodness and improvement, embracing skillful living and a holistic spiritual lifestyle. Visit us at: SBTonline.org

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Secular Buddhist Essentials is a weekly online program that shares the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. As a Secular Buddhist Organization, SBT offers a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while deemphas... more

Secular Buddhist Essentials is a weekly online program that shares the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. As a Secular Buddhist Organization, SBT offers a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while deemphas... more

Practice Tips is an ongoing video series offering practical guidance for productive practice. Here, “practice” refers to engaging the Buddha’s Threefold Path and Training: the cultivation of higher understanding, higher virtue, and higher awareness. more

Secular Buddhist Essentials is a weekly online program that shares the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. As a Secular Buddhist Organization, SBT offers a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while deemphas... more

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Ms. Wama
Participant asked a question
Episode: Rebirth - SBE: Episode 28
Tenzin Labdron
Active member of SBT and specialist dyslexia tutor
Episode: Sangha Spotlight Episode 4 - Tenzin Labdron
Tenzin Pasang
Also known as Tony Carlson; an ordained member and meditation instructor.
SBT
Episode: Sangha Spotlight Episode 1

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Venerable Tarpa
Host and educator of secular Buddhist programs, presenting Secular Buddhism with emphasis on openness, inquiry, and practical application.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Thank you!

    I love Tharpa’s attitude, teaching style, and his presentation of Buddhist teachings.

    If you want to learn a lot about Buddhism from a secular (non superstitious) point of view, Tenzin Tharpa’s content is for you. 🙂

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    Aelfred of Wessex
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Appreciated for practical guidance and compassionate tone.
Thoughtful, accessible take on secular Buddhism and ethics.
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Rebirth - SBE: Episode 28
Q: If memories from past lives are retained passively, how do past-life memories arise in some teachers or individuals?
The speaker explains that memories are preserved in the passive subconscious and can be accessed or manifested under advanced practice, though this is not universal or conclusive evidence, and narratives should be treated as descriptive rather than definitive.
Rebirth - SBE: Episode 28
Q: Does this clarify the difference between reincarnation and rebirth for you?
Yes, the discussion differentiates reincarnation as a fixed, personal self moving between bodies and rebirth as the continuation of a subtle stream of consciousness, without a permanent self, moving into a new mind and body.
21st Century Buddhism - SBE: Episode 20
Q: What will Western Buddhism look like in the future?
The speaker predicts a future where Buddhism is deeply integrated with science, psychology, and healthcare, while maintaining core ethical tenets, and where awakening remains a guiding aim within an evolving, diverse practice.
Venerable Tarpa's Story - SBE: Episode 19
Q: Shiva asked about the place Tarpa was at first; what was Tarpa's experience with monastic income and support?
Tarpa explains that monasteries cover basic needs like food and robes; monks receive small stipends from pujas, and donations from online supporters often sustain him.
Guiding Principles - SBE: Episode 18
Q: I wanted to ask about point number three.
The host explains thatSecular Buddhism generally emphasizes egalitarianism and openness, and that the list is a flexible guide rather than a dogmatic creed.

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The show centers on secular Buddhism, blending traditional concepts with practical, everyday application. Episodes frequently explore how ethics, mindfulness, and ordinary experiences shape awakening, identity, and meaning without relying on dogma. Notable throughlines include reframing karma and free will in a secular context, examining the nature of self, and integrating psychology and science with Buddhist practice. A distinctive element is the host's transparent journey from traditional monastic paths to a humane, inclusive secular approach, often emphasizing accessibility, community building, and real-world relevance for modern listeners.

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SBT - Community launched 6 years ago and published 210 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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