A Buddhist Podcast » buddhism http://abuddhistpodcast.com if not you then who - and if not now then when Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:45:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 if not you then who - and if not now then when Jason & Karen Jarrett no Jason & Karen Jarrett jason@thejarretts.com jason@thejarretts.com (Jason & Karen Jarrett) Jason & Karen Jarrett Creative Commons if not you then who - and if not now then when A Buddhist Podcast » buddhism http://abuddhistpodcast.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://abuddhistpodcast.com William interviews Karen and Jason http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2012/01/29/william-interviews-karen-and-jason/ http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2012/01/29/william-interviews-karen-and-jason/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:08:22 +0000 jason http://abuddhistpodcast.com/?p=387 Thank you for taking the time to download and listen to the show. We are back with another episode of A Buddhist Podcast. On tonights show we read an editorial written by SGI President Ikeda encouraging young women and we play a recording in which William Woollard interviews Karen and Jason about the podcast.

As usual we have shout outs that criss cross the globe and some great music. On tonights show we play a song written by an SGI – UK member and sung by Olivia and Florence when they were 6 and 9 years old respectively. We play Cardboard Dreams by the very talented Ellie Jamison from Cambridge in the UK, listen to the lyrics, its really well written. Also we have two great tracks from the Podsafe Music Network, the amazing Molly Magdalain singing a track that definitely gets to Jason, its called Movin On. We finish with the amazing Dala Girls who sing Levi Blues that somehow always gets us smiling!

We send you our very best for a truly wonderful week and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your support and encouragement!

]]> http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2012/01/29/william-interviews-karen-and-jason/feed/ 1 abuddhistpodcast,buddha,buddhahood,buddhism,cardboard dreams,daisaku ikeda,daishonin,dala girls,ellis jamison,faith,gohonzon,ikeda Thank you for taking the time to download and listen to the show. We are back with another episode of A Buddhist Podcast. On tonights show we read an editorial written by SGI President Ikeda encouraging young women and we play a recording in which Will... Thank you for taking the time to download and listen to the show. We are back with another episode of A Buddhist Podcast. On tonights show we read an editorial written by SGI President Ikeda encouraging young women and we play a recording in which William Woollard interviews Karen and Jason about the podcast. As usual we have shout outs that criss cross the globe and some great music. On tonights show we play a song written by an SGI - UK member and sung by Olivia and Florence when they were 6 and 9 years old respectively. We play Cardboard Dreams by the very talented Ellie Jamison from Cambridge in the UK, listen to the lyrics, its really well written. Also we have two great tracks from the Podsafe Music Network, the amazing Molly Magdalain singing a track that definitely gets to Jason, its called Movin On. We finish with the amazing Dala Girls who sing Levi Blues that somehow always gets us smiling! We send you our very best for a truly wonderful week and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your support and encouragement! Jason & Karen Jarrett no 1:13:09 Buddhism and the science of happiness – chapter 14 http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2012/01/14/buddhism-and-the-science-of-happiness-chapter-14/ http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2012/01/14/buddhism-and-the-science-of-happiness-chapter-14/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:17:38 +0000 jason http://abuddhistpodcast.com/?p=383 Happy New Year everyone! Welcome to another episode of A Buddhist Podcast! On tonights show we have the wonderful William Woollard reading chapter 14 from Buddhism and the science of happiness.
We have two tracks from the Podsafe Music Network. Firstly we play What To Do With Michael by the Candy Butchers. Secondly we play a new artist to the show, Molly Magdalain singing Gentle War from her album The Open Road.
As usual we have the shoutouts and chat from us. Thank you so much for listening, take care and have a great week.

]]> http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2012/01/14/buddhism-and-the-science-of-happiness-chapter-14/feed/ 2 buddhism,buddhism and the science of happiness,buddhist,buddhist study,Candy Butchers,chanting,daisaku ikeda,Gentle War,jason jarrett,karen jarrett,kosen-rufu,lotus sutra Happy New Year everyone! Welcome to another episode of A Buddhist Podcast! On tonights show we have the wonderful William Woollard reading chapter 14 from Buddhism and the science of happiness. We have two tracks from the Podsafe Music Network. Happy New Year everyone! Welcome to another episode of A Buddhist Podcast! On tonights show we have the wonderful William Woollard reading chapter 14 from Buddhism and the science of happiness. We have two tracks from the Podsafe Music Network. Firstly we play What To Do With Michael by the Candy Butchers. Secondly we play a new artist to the show, Molly Magdalain singing Gentle War from her album The Open Road. As usual we have the shoutouts and chat from us. Thank you so much for listening, take care and have a great week. Jason & Karen Jarrett no 42:50 On Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings – Part 2 http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/12/24/on-practicing-the-buddhas-teachings-part-2/ http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/12/24/on-practicing-the-buddhas-teachings-part-2/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:35:55 +0000 jason http://abuddhistpodcast.com/?p=380 Thank you for downloading this show and welcome to another episode of A Buddhist Podcast. On tonights show we have a lecture from Jason. The lecture is based on President Ikeda’s third lecture on Nichiren Daishonins letter, On Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings. Here is a snifter of some the subjects we cover:

  • Sitting down to study with the Buddha
  • Handing over responsibility to the youth
  • Practicing as the Buddha taught
  • Changing ourselves changes the world
  • Compassion amidst our struggle
  • Doing the right thing
  • Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
  • A real king in the religious world

We have a very moving experience from Sharon in Hong Kong as well as shoutouts that criss cross the globe! Courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network, we play Some People Say from the Saucier album by Ed & Jojo aka the Supersuckers and quite possibly one of our most favourite tracks, Great Day by Jody Gnant!

Thank you so much for listening to the show, we really appreciate your encouragement and supporting emails and contacts. Please take great care of each other and have a most fabulous week.

]]> http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/12/24/on-practicing-the-buddhas-teachings-part-2/feed/ 1 abuddhistpodcast,buddha,buddhahood,buddhism,buddhist,buddhist study,chanting,daimoku,daisaku ikeda,daishonin,faith,gongyo Thank you for downloading this show and welcome to another episode of A Buddhist Podcast. On tonights show we have a lecture from Jason. The lecture is based on President Ikeda's third lecture on Nichiren Daishonins letter, Thank you for downloading this show and welcome to another episode of A Buddhist Podcast. On tonights show we have a lecture from Jason. The lecture is based on President Ikeda's third lecture on Nichiren Daishonins letter, On Practicing the Buddha's Teachings. Here is a snifter of some the subjects we cover: Sitting down to study with the Buddha Handing over responsibility to the youth Practicing as the Buddha taught Changing ourselves changes the world Compassion amidst our struggle Doing the right thing Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo A real king in the religious world We have a very moving experience from Sharon in Hong Kong as well as shoutouts that criss cross the globe! Courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network, we play Some People Say from the Saucier album by Ed & Jojo aka the Supersuckers and quite possibly one of our most favourite tracks, Great Day by Jody Gnant! Thank you so much for listening to the show, we really appreciate your encouragement and supporting emails and contacts. Please take great care of each other and have a most fabulous week. Jason & Karen Jarrett no 1:15:36 Buddhism and the science of happiness – chapters 12 and 13 http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/11/05/buddhism-and-the-science-of-happiness-chapters-12-and-13/ http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/11/05/buddhism-and-the-science-of-happiness-chapters-12-and-13/#comments Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:09:58 +0000 jason http://abuddhistpodcast.com/?p=378 We are back with a very full show for you tonight. We have the wonderful William Woollard reading from his new book, Buddhism and the science of happiness. Tonight he reads Chapters 12 and 13! Great news that his earlier book, The Reluctant Buddhist is now available in Spanish!

Also tonight we were very lucky to have the amazing Lucille Barclay who came to our home to give her experience and took part in the show as well!

We play four tracks tonight from the Podsafe Music Network. First up is Stavia with Lucky Day, then Wonder by the Fire Apes, Rocky Votolato with White Daisy Passing and finally Can’t Believe by Pippa Rogers.

As usual we have shout outs and we pop a bottle of champagne to celebrate 6 years of doing the show and 1.3 million downloads! Have a fabulous week everyone!

]]> http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/11/05/buddhism-and-the-science-of-happiness-chapters-12-and-13/feed/ 2 abuddhistpodcast,buddha,buddhahood,buddhism,buddhism and the science of happiness,buddhist,buddhist study,can't believe,chanting,daimoku,daisaku ikeda,daishonin We are back with a very full show for you tonight. We have the wonderful William Woollard reading from his new book, Buddhism and the science of happiness. Tonight he reads Chapters 12 and 13! Great news that his earlier book, We are back with a very full show for you tonight. We have the wonderful William Woollard reading from his new book, Buddhism and the science of happiness. Tonight he reads Chapters 12 and 13! Great news that his earlier book, The Reluctant Buddhist is now available in Spanish! Also tonight we were very lucky to have the amazing Lucille Barclay who came to our home to give her experience and took part in the show as well! We play four tracks tonight from the Podsafe Music Network. First up is Stavia with Lucky Day, then Wonder by the Fire Apes, Rocky Votolato with White Daisy Passing and finally Can't Believe by Pippa Rogers. As usual we have shout outs and we pop a bottle of champagne to celebrate 6 years of doing the show and 1.3 million downloads! Have a fabulous week everyone! Jason & Karen Jarrett no 1:11:23 Buddhism and the science of happiness – Chapter 11 http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/10/17/buddhism-and-the-science-of-happiness-chapter-11/ http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/10/17/buddhism-and-the-science-of-happiness-chapter-11/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:34:08 +0000 jason http://abuddhistpodcast.com/?p=372 We are back with another show! Tonight we have William Woollard reading Chapter 11 of his great book, Buddhism and the science of happiness.
Also we have an experience from the wonderful Steve Sant (picture of both of us in the artwork for this show!) and music from the Podsafe Music Network. We play two songs from the band, Black Lab. You might want to turn it up, and some of you might want to turn it down for their tracks, Broken Heart  from their album Passion without a Trace and from the album See the Sun,  Without You!
Shoutouts and chat from Karen and Jason. Thank you so much for listening. Have a wonderful week wherever you are.

]]> http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/10/17/buddhism-and-the-science-of-happiness-chapter-11/feed/ 6 abuddhistpodcast,black lab,broken heart,buddha,buddhahood,buddhism,buddhism and the science of happiness,buddhist study,daimoku,daishonin,gohonzon,ikeda We are back with another show! Tonight we have William Woollard reading Chapter 11 of his great book, Buddhism and the science of happiness. Also we have an experience from the wonderful Steve Sant (picture of both of us in the artwork for this show! We are back with another show! Tonight we have William Woollard reading Chapter 11 of his great book, Buddhism and the science of happiness. Also we have an experience from the wonderful Steve Sant (picture of both of us in the artwork for this show!) and music from the Podsafe Music Network. We play two songs from the band, Black Lab. You might want to turn it up, and some of you might want to turn it down for their tracks, Broken Heart  from their album Passion without a Trace and from the album See the Sun,  Without You! Shoutouts and chat from Karen and Jason. Thank you so much for listening. Have a wonderful week wherever you are. Jason & Karen Jarrett no 51:43 Buddhism and the science of happiness – Chapter 10 http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/09/24/buddhism-and-the-science-of-happiness-chapter-10/ http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/09/24/buddhism-and-the-science-of-happiness-chapter-10/#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:54:05 +0000 jason http://abuddhistpodcast.com/?p=368 Welcome to another episode of A Buddhist Podcast! On tonights show we have the wonderful William Woollard reading from his amazing book, Buddhism and science of happiness. Tonigh he reads Chapter 10!

Also on the show we have music from Nick Daugherty who sings Movin’ Higher and the great band, a long time favourite of ours, Carbon Leaf with The War Was in Colour. Both tracks tonight are available for us to play thanks to the Podsafe Music Network at Mevio.

We have shoutouts and banter between Karen and Jason. Thank you again for listening. Take great care and have a fabulous week!

]]> http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/09/24/buddhism-and-the-science-of-happiness-chapter-10/feed/ 3 abuddhistpodcast,buddha,buddhahood,buddhism,buddhism and the science of happiness,buddhist study,carbon leaf,gohonzon,ikeda,jason jarrett,karen jarrett,kosen-rufu Welcome to another episode of A Buddhist Podcast! On tonights show we have the wonderful William Woollard reading from his amazing book, Buddhism and science of happiness. Tonigh he reads Chapter 10! - Also on the show we have music from Nick Daughert... Welcome to another episode of A Buddhist Podcast! On tonights show we have the wonderful William Woollard reading from his amazing book, Buddhism and science of happiness. Tonigh he reads Chapter 10! Also on the show we have music from Nick Daugherty who sings Movin' Higher and the great band, a long time favourite of ours, Carbon Leaf with The War Was in Colour. Both tracks tonight are available for us to play thanks to the Podsafe Music Network at Mevio. We have shoutouts and banter between Karen and Jason. Thank you again for listening. Take great care and have a fabulous week! Jason & Karen Jarrett no 1:00:35 On Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings – Lecture http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/09/11/on-practicing-the-buddhas-teachings-lecture/ http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/09/11/on-practicing-the-buddhas-teachings-lecture/#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:07:16 +0000 jason http://abuddhistpodcast.com/?p=363 Welcome back to another episode of A Buddhist Podcast! We have been away travelling, but we are back with a lecture for you based on President Ikeda’s lecture from SGI Newsletter NL7973XV. The lecture is about a letter written by Nichiren Daishonin called, “On Practicing The Buddha’s Teachings”. Themes include:

  • My first campaign
  • The correct teacher
  • Four powers
  • The brave question
  • 42 years of preparation
  • Golden words
  • Shakabuku and Shoju
  • Practicing correctly

As usual our music tonight comes from Podsafe Music Network at Musicalley.com. We play Round the Bend by Adrina Thorpe and Anywhere Under The Moon by the Dala Girls.
Once again, if you want a shout out on the show, write and let us know or click the link on the left hand side of our website “Shoutouts”. If you have a great experience of practicing this Buddhism that you would be happy for us to read on the show, you can click the link for Experiences on the site!
Thank you so much for listening, take care and have a wonderful week.

]]> http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/09/11/on-practicing-the-buddhas-teachings-lecture/feed/ 6 abuddhistpodcast,adrina thorpe,anywhere under the moon,buddha,buddhahood,buddhism,buddhist study,daisaku ikeda,daishonin,dala girls,gohonzon,gongyo Welcome back to another episode of A Buddhist Podcast! We have been away travelling, but we are back with a lecture for you based on President Ikeda's lecture from SGI Newsletter NL7973XV. The lecture is about a letter written by Nichiren Daishonin cal... Welcome back to another episode of A Buddhist Podcast! We have been away travelling, but we are back with a lecture for you based on President Ikeda's lecture from SGI Newsletter NL7973XV. The lecture is about a letter written by Nichiren Daishonin called, "On Practicing The Buddha's Teachings". Themes include: My first campaign The correct teacher Four powers The brave question 42 years of preparation Golden words Shakabuku and Shoju Practicing correctly As usual our music tonight comes from Podsafe Music Network at Musicalley.com. We play Round the Bend by Adrina Thorpe and Anywhere Under The Moon by the Dala Girls. Once again, if you want a shout out on the show, write and let us know or click the link on the left hand side of our website "Shoutouts". If you have a great experience of practicing this Buddhism that you would be happy for us to read on the show, you can click the link for Experiences on the site! Thank you so much for listening, take care and have a wonderful week. Jason & Karen Jarrett no 1:01:25 Buddhism and the science of happiness – chapters 8 and 9 http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/06/18/buddhism-and-the-science-of-happiness-chapters-8-and-9/ http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/06/18/buddhism-and-the-science-of-happiness-chapters-8-and-9/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:03:34 +0000 jason http://abuddhistpodcast.com/?p=355 We are so pleased to be back with you tonight with another show! We have William Woollard reading chapters 8 and 9 from his great book, Buddhism and the science of the happiness!
We have music from the Podsafe Music Network who are currently having their website upgraded for a better experience so check it out! The music we play is from Phil Ayoub who sings Goodnight Kiss, Dala with their great track Levi Blues and the amazing Stavia singing one of our favourites, Lucky Day.

The artwork for tonights show is from the pen and wit of the very talented Stevie Knight who is currently preparing her cartoons for publication!

We have the shoutouts and our travel itinerary for the next few months. Have a fantastic week everyone!

]]> http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/06/18/buddhism-and-the-science-of-happiness-chapters-8-and-9/feed/ 4 abuddhistpodcast,buddha,buddhahood,buddhism,buddhism and the science of happiness,buddhist,buddhist study,daisaku ikeda,daishonin,dala,gohonzon,goodnight kiss We are so pleased to be back with you tonight with another show! We have William Woollard reading chapters 8 and 9 from his great book, Buddhism and the science of the happiness! We have music from the Podsafe Music Network who are currently having th... We are so pleased to be back with you tonight with another show! We have William Woollard reading chapters 8 and 9 from his great book, Buddhism and the science of the happiness! We have music from the Podsafe Music Network who are currently having their website upgraded for a better experience so check it out! The music we play is from Phil Ayoub who sings Goodnight Kiss, Dala with their great track Levi Blues and the amazing Stavia singing one of our favourites, Lucky Day. The artwork for tonights show is from the pen and wit of the very talented Stevie Knight who is currently preparing her cartoons for publication! We have the shoutouts and our travel itinerary for the next few months. Have a fantastic week everyone! Jason & Karen Jarrett no 1:02:18 Buddhism and the Science of Happiness – Chapter 5 and 6 http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/05/07/buddhism-and-the-science-of-happiness-chapter-5-and-6/ http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/05/07/buddhism-and-the-science-of-happiness-chapter-5-and-6/#comments Sat, 07 May 2011 20:17:51 +0000 jason http://abuddhistpodcast.com/?p=343 Tonights show is very full! We have the wonderful William Woollard reading chapters 5 and 6 from his amazing book, Buddhism and the Science of Happiness. We play three tracks tonight. Spoons and Winning Hand by Sheri Miller are from her brand new album, Winning Hand. Our thanks to the Podsafe Music Network for facilitating the playing of tonights music. To finish the show we play the wake up track, Love is True by The Palpitations.If you like Karen’s wonderful voice, listen in to her swiss german making a brief vocal appearance! Shoutouts to friends across the globe! Take great care and have a fabulous week. Thank you so much for listening.

]]> http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/05/07/buddhism-and-the-science-of-happiness-chapter-5-and-6/feed/ 4 abuddhistpodcast,buddha,buddhahood,buddhism,buddhism and the science of happiness,buddhist,buddhist study,daimoku,daisaku ikeda,gohonzon,jason jarrett,karen jarrett Tonights show is very full! We have the wonderful William Woollard reading chapters 5 and 6 from his amazing book, Buddhism and the Science of Happiness. We play three tracks tonight. Spoons and Winning Hand by Sheri Miller are from her brand new album, Tonights show is very full! We have the wonderful William Woollard reading chapters 5 and 6 from his amazing book, Buddhism and the Science of Happiness. We play three tracks tonight. Spoons and Winning Hand by Sheri Miller are from her brand new album, Winning Hand. Our thanks to the Podsafe Music Network for facilitating the playing of tonights music. To finish the show we play the wake up track, Love is True by The Palpitations.If you like Karen's wonderful voice, listen in to her swiss german making a brief vocal appearance! Shoutouts to friends across the globe! Take great care and have a fabulous week. Thank you so much for listening. Jason & Karen Jarrett no 1:07:09 Buddhism and the Science of Happiness – Chapter 4 http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/04/23/339/ http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/04/23/339/#comments Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:41:56 +0000 jason http://abuddhistpodcast.com/?p=339 Welcome to another evening of A Buddhist Podcast!. Tonight we are very fortunate to be able to have William Woollard reading Chapter 4 from his new book, Buddhism and the Science of Happiness. Congratulations to William on the books recent translation into Spanish as well!
We have two tracks from the Podsafe Music Network to play for you tonight. First off, we have Spencer Lee singing Burnin the Bed. Second we have the wonderful Lascivious Biddies with Hell of a Boy.
We have another run of shout outs as well! Thank you so much for continuing to listen to the show, we have just gone over the million downloads milestone with Libsyn. Thank you for being with us. Have a wonderful week!

]]> http://abuddhistpodcast.com/2011/04/23/339/feed/ 4 abuddhistpodcast,buddha,buddhahood,buddhism,buddhism and the science of happiness,buddhist,buddhist study,faith,gohonzon,ikeda,jason jarrett,karen jarrett Welcome to another evening of A Buddhist Podcast!. Tonight we are very fortunate to be able to have William Woollard reading Chapter 4 from his new book, Buddhism and the Science of Happiness. Congratulations to William on the books recent translation ... Welcome to another evening of A Buddhist Podcast!. Tonight we are very fortunate to be able to have William Woollard reading Chapter 4 from his new book, Buddhism and the Science of Happiness. Congratulations to William on the books recent translation into Spanish as well! We have two tracks from the Podsafe Music Network to play for you tonight. First off, we have Spencer Lee singing Burnin the Bed. Second we have the wonderful Lascivious Biddies with Hell of a Boy. We have another run of shout outs as well! Thank you so much for continuing to listen to the show, we have just gone over the million downloads milestone with Libsyn. Thank you for being with us. Have a wonderful week! Jason & Karen Jarrett no 48:20