Two Buddhas
MarkWhiteLotusTwo Buddhas is a fresh take on Nichiren Buddhism for the 21st century—warm, curious, and free of dogma. Hosted by author and teacher Mark Herrick, this podcast explores Ren Buddhism, a contemporary path rooted in the chanting of Namu Myoho Renge Kyo, the wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, and the power of personal awakening. Two Buddhas blends deep Buddhist insight with everyday relevance, spiritual quest... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 65 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BuddhismReligion & Spirituality | |||
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This podcast explores the intersection between Western consciousness studies and Buddhist philosophy, using Aldous Huxley’s "reducing valve" metaphor to explain how the brain filters a vast "Mind at Large" into a narrow trickle of survival-based perc... more
This podcast evaluates the current American political crisis by arguing that while various factions accurately identify societal symptoms, they fail to grasp the underlying psychological causes. The author uses the Buddhist framework of the Three Poi... more
This podcast critiques a 2026 speech by Palantir CEO Alex Karp, arguing that he used a selective history of presidential power to intimidate independent AI companies into military compliance. The author contends that Karp intentionally omitted the la... more
This critical report examines the shifting and contradictory justifications provided by the U.S. government for its 2026 military campaign against Iran. The author argues that the administration has cycled through ten inconsistent rationales while pr... more
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This podcast debunks the idea that to meditate correctly you need to do it for a long time and or go on retreats, advocating instead for a daily meditation practice lasting only three minutes rather than infrequent, long sessions. This approach prior... more
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This podcast explores the concept of beginner’s mind through the specific lens of Tiantai and Nichiren Buddhism, distinguishing it from the better-known Zen interpretation. Rather than just a psychological attitude of openness, the author defines thi... more
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- Do better for the lotus sutra than AI slop
I would give zero stars if I could. I was so excited to finally find another podcast on Nichiren Buddhism, closer to the nichiren shu practices that I hold dear. Especially, seeing a podcast episode about Tendai, I was looking forward to an intellectual discussion. Instead I discovered a recording of AI slop. The Spotify voices don’t make any sense, drop annoying phrases every two seconds in a forced way, and make an incoherent mess of a potentially interesting idea. In the first sentences, Nich... more
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Apple Podcasts | #111 |  Italy/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
Apple Podcasts | #200 |  France/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
Apple Podcasts | #79 |  New Zealand/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
Apple Podcasts | #97 |  Denmark/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
Apple Podcasts | #116 |  South Africa/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
Apple Podcasts | #121 |  Belgium/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
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This series blends accessible Buddhist philosophy with practical, everyday application, often examining Nichiren and Tendai lineage through modern lenses. Episodes frequently explore how chanting, perception, and language shape awakening, using cross-disciplinary threads from mathematics, sound, and ethics to illuminate spiritual practice. A standout is the willingness to challenge established narratives (e.g., Zen elitism, traditional iconography) while grounding discussions in historical context and contemporary relevance. Listeners may appreciate the warm, curious tone and a focus on personal transformation that stays away from dogma, making complex ideas feel attainable for seekers and practitioners alike.
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2. John Philip Newell
3. Cammie Twilling
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