Steve Hagen is the founder and teacher of the Dharma Field Zen Center in Minneapolis, MN and the author of several books on Buddhism, including Buddhism Plain and Simple which is one of the top five best selling books on Buddhism in the United States. In this episode, Steve teaches us about several Buddhist concepts that are often misunderstood: Wholeness vs Unwholesomeness, Perception vs Conception and Belief vs Knowledge. Knowing the true meaning of these ideas will give you great freedom as you seek the enlightenment that is your true nature.

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In This Interview, Steve Hagen and I Discuss...
The Wolf Parable
His book, Buddhism Plain and Simple
The Horse and the Farmer parable
Wholeness vs Unwholesome
Consider the welfare of other beings in all you do
Awareness
Perception (the immediate, direct experience) vs Conception (our construct of things)
Belief vs Knowledge
That we can't arrive at truth through conception
That enlightenment is with us all of the time, we're just not aware of it
That enlightenment is our natural state
The idea of "stream" as self, the Buddha said
That the way things appear to be is more of a construct than a reality
How picking and choosing is the mind's worst disease
Noticing how the mind leans a certain way
That a Buddha is a person who is awake
The power of simply observing something about ourselves rather than trying to put a stop to it or judging it
The Story about the 84 Problems

 

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Steve Hagen is the founder and teacher of the Dharma Field Zen Center in Minneapolis, MN and&nbsp;the author of several books on Buddhism, including&nbsp;<a href="http://amzn.to/2lKD2xP" target="_blank">Buddhism Plain and Simple</a> which is one of the top&nbsp;five best selling&nbsp;books on Buddhism in the United&nbsp;States.&nbsp;In this&nbsp;episode, Steve teaches us about several Buddhist concepts that are often misunderstood: Wholeness vs Unwholesomeness, Perception vs Conception and Belief vs Knowledge. Knowing the true meaning of these ideas will give you great freedom as you seek the enlightenment that is your true nature.This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://www.healthIQ.com/wolf" target="_blank">Health IQ</a> and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.caspermattress.com/oneyoufeed" target="_blank">Casper</a> <a href="http://oneyoufeed.net/support" target="_blank">Please Support The Show with a Donation</a> In This Interview,&nbsp;Steve Hagen and I Discuss...<ul><li>The Wolf Parable</li><li>His book, <a href="http://amzn.to/2lKD2xP" target="_blank">Buddhism Plain and Simple</a></li><li>The Horse and the Farmer parable</li><li>Wholeness vs Unwholesome</li><li>Consider the welfare of other beings in all you do</li><li>Awareness</li><li>Perception (the immediate, direct experience) vs Conception (our construct of things)</li><li>Belief vs Knowledge</li><li>That we can't arrive at truth through conception</li><li>That enlightenment is with us all of the time, we're just not aware of it</li><li>That enlightenment is our natural state</li><li>The idea of "stream" as self, the Buddha said</li><li>That the way things appear to be is more of a construct than a reality</li><li>How picking and choosing is the mind's worst disease</li><li>Noticing how the mind leans a certain way</li><li>That a Buddha&nbsp;is a person who is awake</li><li>The power of simply observing something about ourselves rather than trying to put a stop to it or judging it</li><li>The Story about the 84 Problems</li></ul>&nbsp;<a href="http://oneyoufeed.net/support" target="_blank">Please Support The Show with a Donation</a>&nbsp;

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Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Steve Hagen on Perception, Conception, and Enlightenment

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