The Buddha: An Enlightening Conversation with the Original Buddha

I Hear Dead People™

Oct 11 2023 • 43 mins

Siddhartha Gautama speaks from the heart, giving you a little peace of mind with his views on suffering, the Noble Truths, Self discovery, and enlightenment. Blissful insights abound; Zen not included.

Topics discussed:

• Siddhartha’s early life and “spiritual journey”

• How it feels to be dead

• The true nature of reality

• Being tempted by the demon Mara

• The problem with pleasure

• The Four Noble Truths

• The real cause of suffering

• The Eightfold Path

• How it feels to be enlightened

• The problem with non-dualism

• Is it okay to use email?

• Interdependent co-arising

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