- Why the Buddha Rejected Prayer (Mostly)
Prayer is a nearly universal human response to difficulty. But what did the Buddha think of it? We'll look at his complex and nuanced response.
- How Was the Buddha Down-to-Earth? Demythologizing Prayer, Deities, and Devotion
How was the Buddha a down-to-earth, pragmatic teacher? In this second video on the subject (the first is linked below) we'll look at some of the ways the Buddha demythologized many deity practices of his day, as well as his skepticism…
- What Did the Buddha Say About Prayer?
Many contemporary Buddhists make prayer part of their practice. We will look at the early texts to see what the Buddha seems to have thought about such activities.