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Edward

Edward Reib's "Buddhist Books" Podcast is an approachable, sometimes humorous, series in which Edward recites, generally speaking, "Buddhist Books" starting with the earliest, and gradually working toward the most recent.

Zen Buddhism - Part 12[00:59:44]  September 11th, 2025This is part 12 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Pod...
11/09/2025

Zen Buddhism - Part 12
[00:59:44] September 11th, 2025

This is part 12 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s “Shobogenzo” the chapter entitled “Raihai-Tokuzui” meaning "Prostrating to Attainment of the Marrow" which he wrote in early April of 1240 C.E.

This is part 12 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s “Shobogenzo” the chapter entitled “R...

TIPIṬAKA 188: Mahāvagga IX • Part 1[00:35:32]  September 10th, 2025This is Part 188 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the...
10/09/2025

TIPIṬAKA 188: Mahāvagga IX • Part 1
[00:35:32] September 10th, 2025

This is Part 188 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language.

In this episode, we'll begin reading "Mahāvagga IX," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Mahāvagga" literally means "Great Division."

This is Part 188 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language b...

TIPIṬAKA 187: Mahāvagga VIII • Part 7[00:56:40]  September 4th, 2025This is Part 187 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," th...
04/09/2025

TIPIṬAKA 187: Mahāvagga VIII • Part 7
[00:56:40] September 4th, 2025

This is Part 187 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language.

In this episode, we'll finish reading "Mahāvagga VIII," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Mahāvagga" literally means "Great Division.

This is Part 187 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language b...

Shingon Buddhism • Part 8[00:45:48]  August 25th, 2025This is Part 8 of my recital of the "The Matrix and Diamond World ...
25/08/2025

Shingon Buddhism • Part 8
[00:45:48] August 25th, 2025

This is Part 8 of my recital of the "The Matrix and Diamond World Mandalas in Shingon Buddhism" by Adrian Snodgrass.

Shingon Buddhism is, put simply, the Japanese version of Vajrayana Buddhism. Kobo Daishi traveled to China and received the teachings and scriptures of Vajrayana Buddhism, then returned to Japan and founded the Shingon school at the top of Mount Koyasan in 815 CE, where it still flourishes today.

This is Part 8 of my recital of the "The Matrix and Diamond World Mandalas in Shingon Buddhism" by Adrian Snodgrass.Shingon Buddhism is, put simply, the Japa...

TIPIṬAKA 186: Mahāvagga VIII • Part 6[00:32:17]  August 24th, 2025This is Part 186 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the ...
23/08/2025

TIPIṬAKA 186: Mahāvagga VIII • Part 6
[00:32:17] August 24th, 2025

This is Part 186 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language.

In this episode, we'll continue reading "Mahāvagga VIII," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Mahāvagga" literally means "Great Division.

This is Part 186 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language b...

TIPIṬAKA 185: Mahāvagga VIII • Part 5[00:38:48]  August 12th, 2025This is Part 185 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the ...
12/08/2025

TIPIṬAKA 185: Mahāvagga VIII • Part 5
[00:38:48] August 12th, 2025

This is Part 185 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language.

In this episode, we'll continue reading "Mahāvagga VIII," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Mahāvagga" literally means "Great Division.

This is Part 185 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language b...

Zen 11: The Platform Sutra • 2[00:45:42]  August 7th, 2025This is part 11 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books...
07/08/2025

Zen 11: The Platform Sutra • 2
[00:45:42] August 7th, 2025

This is part 11 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll continue reading "The Platform Sutra" of the Sixth Patriarch of Zen (Chan) Buddhism, thought to have been composed around 780 CE.

This is part 11 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll continue reading "The Platform Sutra" of the Sixth Patriarch ...

TIPIṬAKA 184: Mahāvagga VIII • Part 4[00:37:12]  August 1st, 2025This is Part 184 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "...
01/08/2025

TIPIṬAKA 184: Mahāvagga VIII • Part 4
[00:37:12] August 1st, 2025

This is Part 184 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language.

In this episode, we'll continue reading "Mahāvagga VIII," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Mahāvagga" literally means "Great Division.

This is Part 184 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language b...

Padmasambhava • Part 19[00:37:02]  July 27th, 2025This is Part 19 of my recital of the "The Life & Liberation of Padmasa...
27/07/2025

Padmasambhava • Part 19
[00:37:02] July 27th, 2025

This is Part 19 of my recital of the "The Life & Liberation of Padmasambhava," a translation of "Padma Thang-yig," by Yeshe Tsogyal.

In this episode, we'll read Cantos 37, 38 & 39.

This is Part 19 of my recital of the "The Life & Liberation of Padmasambhava," a translation of "Padma Thang-yig," by Yeshe Tsogyal. In this episode, we'll ...

TIPIṬAKA 183: Mahāvagga VIII • Part 3[00:29:14]  July 21st, 2025This is Part 183 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "T...
21/07/2025

TIPIṬAKA 183: Mahāvagga VIII • Part 3
[00:29:14] July 21st, 2025

This is Part 183 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language.

In this episode, we'll continue reading "Mahāvagga VIII," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Mahāvagga" literally means "Great Division.

This is Part 183 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language b...

Zen Buddhism - Part 10[00:46:06]  July 15th, 2025This is part 10 of the Zen Buddhism series on Buddhist Books Podcast. I...
15/07/2025

Zen Buddhism - Part 10
[00:46:06] July 15th, 2025

This is part 10 of the Zen Buddhism series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s "Shobogenzo" the chapter “Senjo” meaning "Washing" which he wrote in 1239.

This is part 10 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s “Shobogenzo” the chapter entitled “S...

TIPIṬAKA 182: Mahāvagga VIII • Part 2[00:38:37]  July 5th, 2025This is Part 182 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Th...
05/07/2025

TIPIṬAKA 182: Mahāvagga VIII • Part 2
[00:38:37] July 5th, 2025

This is Part 182 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language.

In this episode, we'll continue reading "Mahāvagga VIII," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Mahāvagga" literally means "Great Division.

This is Part 182 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language b...

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