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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.

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

05/05/2025

Buddhist Books Podcast
Zen Buddhism - Part 8
[00:28:40] May 5th, 2025

This is part 8 of the Zen Buddhism series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s "Shobogenzo" the chapter “Soku-Shin-Ze-Butsu” meaning "Mind Here and Now Is Buddha" which he wrote in 1239.

This is part 8 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s “Shobogenzo” the chapter entitled “So...

02/05/2025

Buddhist Books Podcast
TIPIṬAKA 177: Mahāvagga VI • Part 12
[00:29:21] May 2nd, 2025

This is Part 177 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 VI," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Mahāvagga" literally means "Great Division.

This is Part 177 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language b...

23/04/2025

Buddhist Books Podcast
TIPIṬAKA 176: Mahāvagga VI • Part 11
[00:33:14] April 23rd, 2025

This is Part 176 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 VI," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Mahāvagga" literally means "Great Division."

This is Part 176 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language b...

16/04/2025

Buddhist Books Podcast
TIPIṬAKA 175: Mahāvagga VI • Part 10
[00:32:00] April 16th, 2025

This is Part 175 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 VI," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Mahāvagga" literally means "Great Division.

This is Part 175 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language b...

10/04/2025

Buddhist Books Podcast
Shingon Buddhism • Part 6
[00:34:42] April 10th, 2024

This is Part 6 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 6 of my recital of the "The Matrix and Diamond World Mandalas in Shingon Buddhism" by Adrian Snodgrass.Background music during the recital: Susu...

05/04/2025

Buddhist Books Podcast
Zen Buddhism - Part 7
[00:27:32] April 5th, 2025

This is part 7 of the Zen Buddhism series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s 'Shobogenzo' the chapter entitled “Ju-Undo-Shiki” meaning "Rules for the Hall of Heavy Cloud" which he wrote in 1239.

This is part 7 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s “Shobogenzo” the chapter entitled “Ju...

25/03/2025

Buddhist Books Podcast
TIPIṬAKA 174: Mahāvagga VI • Part 9
[00:40:16] March 25th, 2025

This is Part 174 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 VI," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Mahāvagga" literally means "Great Division."

This is Part 174 of my recital of the "Tipiṭaka," the "Three Baskets" of pre-sectarian Buddhism, as translated into English from the original Pali Language b...

16/03/2025

Buddhist Books Podcast
TIPIṬAKA 173: Mahāvagga VI • Part 8
[00:45:44] March 16th, 2025

This is Part 173 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 VI," from the "Vinaya Piṭaka," the first of the three "Piṭaka," or "Baskets." "Mahāvagga" literally means "Great Division."

This is Part 173 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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