The Zen Studies Podcast
The Zen Studies Podcast
Domyo Burk
169 - Looking to Buddhism to Support Values and Beliefs We Already Hold – Part 1
29 minutes Posted May 25, 2021 at 6:38 pm.
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As modern, mostly lay Buddhists we may seek encouragement and guidance from within the tradition for values we already hold. How much support does Buddhism actually give for things like social action, the importance of justice, honoring our connection to nature, enjoying our family and our daily lives, and learning to love ourselves? If we don't find support within Buddhism for our values, do we simply look elsewhere, or do we expand Buddhism?