Today we're talking about the different forms of meditation and tips for beginners.

Welcome to the 11th podcast on the book "Living Mindfully with Buddha" by Dr. Gerd Leidig. Today's exciting topic is the purpose and significance of the Two Truths doctrine, especially for us today.

Today we're talking about "direct knowledge." It is of fundamental importance in Buddhist thought, especially today, when we're discussing "direct knowledge." This concept is essential to Buddhist thought, especially about gaining insight and achieving awakening (nirvana). It differs significantly from other forms of knowledge because it is based on direct experience and is directly related to the nature of reality. gaining insight and achieving awakening (nirvana). It differs significantly from other forms of knowledge because it is based on direct experience and a direct insight into the nature of reality.

The ninth episode of the podcast about Dr. Gerd Leidig's book Living Mindfully with Buddha focuses exclusively on samadhi, a term in early Buddhism that refers to concentration. However, samadhi is more than simple concentration; it encompasses a broad spectrum of meditative practices, including mindfulness, effort, and supporting practices such as guarding the sense organs, which focus the mind and protect it from distraction and dispersion.

On our path through life we ​​repeatedly encounter obstacles that often seem very familiar to us, which nevertheless prevent us from living a more contented and happy life. The Buddha identified five common obstacles that everyone is familiar with. As an antidote, the Buddha recommended the four healing states of mind that this podcast will be about.

Welcome to the seventh podcast on the book "Living Mindfully with Buddha" by Dr. Gerd Leidig. Today we're talking about transience and how it can help us become more content and happier.

Welcome to the new podcast on the book "Living Mindfully with Buddha" by Dr. Gerd Leidig. Today you will learn more about secular Buddhism, what it is all about, how it came about and also answer the question of what Buddha probably thought about it. Sit back and relax while you let yourself be pampered with an interesting topic. Enjoy listening!

Wellcome to the fifth podcast of "Living min dfully with Buddha".

Today's topic is the question of why Buddha refrained from many so-called metaphysical questions. Why were such questions not so important to him and what, in turn, interested him more?