Buddhist Books Podcast

Buddhist Books Podcast An approachable, sometimes humorous, series available on YouTube or any Podcasting platform. I hope you enjoy the series! Blessings,
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.

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...

TIPIṬAKA 181: Mahāvagga VIII • Part 1[00:33:23]  July 1st, 2025This is Part 181 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Th...
01/07/2025

TIPIṬAKA 181: Mahāvagga VIII • Part 1
[00:33:23] July 1st, 2025

This is Part 181 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 VIII," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Mahāvagga" literally means "Great Division.

This is Part 181 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language b...

Buddhist Books PodcastShingon Buddhism • Part 7[00:57:16]  June 25th, 2025This is Part 7 of my recital of the "The Matri...
25/06/2025

Buddhist Books Podcast
Shingon Buddhism • Part 7
[00:57:16] June 25th, 2025

This is Part 7 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 7 of my recital of the "The Matrix and Diamond World Mandalas in Shingon Buddhism" by Adrian Snodgrass.Shingon Buddhism is, put simply, the Japa...

Buddhist Books PodcastTIPIṬAKA 180: Mahāvagga VII • Part 3[00:42:19]  June 20th, 2025This is Part 180 of my recital of t...
20/06/2025

Buddhist Books Podcast
TIPIṬAKA 180: Mahāvagga VII • Part 3
[00:42:19] June 20th, 2025

This is Part 180 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 VII," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Mahāvagga" literally means "Great Division.

This is Part 180 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language b...

Buddhist Books PodcastTIPIṬAKA 179: Mahāvagga VII • Part 2[00:42:19]  June 16th, 2025This is Part 179 of my recital of t...
16/06/2025

Buddhist Books Podcast
TIPIṬAKA 179: Mahāvagga VII • Part 2
[00:42:19] June 16th, 2025

This is Part 179 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 VII," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Mahāvagga" literally means "Great Division.

This is Part 179 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language b...

Buddhist Books PodcastZen Buddhism - Part 9[00:34:16]  June 8th, 2025This is part 9 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Budd...
08/06/2025

Buddhist Books Podcast
Zen Buddhism - Part 9
[00:34:16] June 8th, 2025

This is part 9 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll begin reading "The Platform Sutra" of the Sixth Patriarch of Zen (Chan) Buddhism, thought to have been composed around 780 CE.

This is part 9 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll begin reading "The Platform Sutra" of the Sixth Patriarch of Z...

Buddhist Books PodcastTIPIṬAKA 178: Mahāvagga VII • Part 1[00:29:49]  June 1st, 2025This is Part 178 of my recital of th...
01/06/2025

Buddhist Books Podcast
TIPIṬAKA 178: Mahāvagga VII • Part 1
[00:29:49] June 1st, 2025

This is Part 178 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 VII," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Mahāvagga" literally means "Great Division.

As promised, here is the video mentioned toward the end: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzyYmkJWwLMThis is Part 178 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "T...

Buddhist Books PodcastPadmasambhava • Part 18[00:36:26]  May 11th, 2025This is Part 18 of my recital of the "The Life & ...
11/05/2025

Buddhist Books Podcast
Padmasambhava • Part 18
[00:36:26] May 11th, 2025

This is Part 18 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 35 & 36.

This is Part 18 of my recital of the "The Life & Liberation of Padmasambhava," a translation of "Padma Thang-yig," by Yeshe Tsogyal. In this episode, we'll ...

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