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 | 72 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BuddhismReligion & Spirituality | |||
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This episode explores the symbolic architecture of the Nichiren Buddhist juzu, or prayer beads, and how they mirror the Gohonzon mandala. While traditional accounts often misidentify the small beads in the main loop, the author clarifies that these r... more
This episode of The Explainer that original fear is the foundational root of human suffering, preceding even the classic Buddhist "three poisons" of greed, anger, and ignorance. This primal anxiety begins with the first breath at birth and is inherit... more
This podcast explores the Bodhisattvas of the Earth from the Lotus Sutra, reinterpreting them as internal human virtues rather than literal cosmic figures. The author argues that Nichiren Buddhism has often strayed into fundamentalism by personifying... more
THE LIVING MANDALA: Understanding the Gohonzon of Nichiren Buddhism Nichiryu Mark Herrick, Renshi
At the heart of Nichiren Buddhism stands an object unlike any other in the world's religious traditions: a calligraphic mandala inscribed in bold black... 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 | #142 |  United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
Apple Podcasts | #64 |  Italy/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
Apple Podcasts | #177 |  France/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
Apple Podcasts | #224 |  Netherlands/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
Apple Podcasts | #233 |  New Zealand/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
Apple Podcasts | #242 |  Singapore/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
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A thoughtful program blending modern psychology, neuroscience, and ancient Buddhist teachings to make timeless practice accessible. Episodes commonly reframe mental wellness through mindful habits, ethical living, and daily rituals like chanting, breath work, and simple attention. The discussions often translate traditional concepts (Lotus Sutra, Tiantai, Nichiren) into practical guidance for resilience, compassion, and clear thinking in everyday life, with occasional forays into politics, technology, or global history to illustrate interdependence. Notable strengths include a warm, non-dogmatic tone, a focus on actionable practice over doctrine, and a willingness to bridge rigorous analysis with personal awakening. Listeners seeking practi... more
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2. John Philip Newell
3. Cammie Twilling
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