http://www.badbuddhistradio.com The teachings of the Bad Buddha. en-us Copyright 2011 03 Jun 2011 07:30:00 -0600 badbuddha@sbcglobal.net 1 Ryu Cope The teachings of the Bad Buddha. The Bad Buddhist Radio podcast is the voice of Ryu Cope, a follower of the Middle Way since 1993. With a harsh tone that would be frowned upon by any "Buddha of infinite love and compassion", The Bad Buddha shouts to the world in a voice that denies the placid, pacifying drone of most Buddhist speakers even as it preaches the sensible teachings of the infintely practical Buddha. Silence is... a Good Idea The Bad Buddha talks about the fact that sometimes, Right Communication means keeping our mouths shut. The Bad Buddha talks about the fact that sometimes, Right Communication means keeping our mouths shut. 03 Jun 2011 07:40:00 -0600 Bad-Buddha-Pada 3: Control The Bad Buddha talks about being in control of the one thing we can. The Bad Buddha talks about being in control of the one thing we can. 13 Nov 2009 10:45:00 -0600 Bad-Buddha-Pada 2: Now The Bad Buddha tells a personal story about living in the now. The Bad Buddha tells a personal story about living in the now. 06 Mar 2009 13:45:00 -0600 Bad-Buddha-Pada 1: Thought The Bad Buddha rewrites the Dhammapada the Bad Buddha way. The Bad Buddha rewrites the Dhammapada the Bad Buddha way. 03 Feb 2009 13:45:00 -0600 Bad Buddha Bites Back 1 The Bad Buddha answers questions and responds to comments. The Bad Buddha answers questions and responds to comments. 26 Sep 2008 13:45:00 -0600 The Ten Perfections: Knowledge The Bad Buddha talks about the difference between knowledge and understanding. The Bad Buddha talks about the difference between knowledge and understanding. 8 Aug 2008 15:00:00 -0600 The Ten Perfections: Strength The Bad Buddha talks about the fact that your body is just as important as your spirit. The Bad Buddha talks about the fact that your body is just as important as your spirit. 18 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0600 The Ten Perfections: Conviction The Bad Buddha talks about conviction, persistence and effort. The Bad Buddha talks about conviction, persistence and effort. 19 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0600 The Ten Perfections: Skill The Bad Buddha talks about finding the right teacher and getting better at whatever we do. The Bad Buddha talks about finding the right teacher and getting better at whatever we do. 07 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0600 The Ten Perfections: Wisdom The Bad Buddha talks about how to get wisdom and what comes with it. The Bad Buddha talks about how to get wisdom and what comes with it. 19 Dec 2007 08:15:00 -0600 The Ten Perfections: Patience The Bad Buddha, King of Impatience, tries to talk about being patient. The Bad Buddha, King of Impatience, tries to talk about being patient. 07 Dec 2007 11:45:00 -0600 The Ten Perfections: Virtue The Bad Buddha talks about the subjectivity of morality. The Bad Buddha talks about the subjectivity of morality. 28 Nov 2007 09:00:00 -0600 The Ten Perfections: Generosity The Bad Buddha talks about being generous without cash. The Bad Buddha talks about being generous without cash. 11 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bodhisattva, won't you take me by the hand? The Bad Buddha talks about the Mayahan Buddhist ideal of the Bodhisattva. The Bad Buddha talks about the Mayahan Buddhist ideal of the Bodhisattva. 28 Sep 2007 10:30:00 -0600 The Three Poisons The Bad Buddha talks about the Three Poisons of Buddhism. The Bad Buddha talks about the Three Poisons of Buddhism. 20 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0600 The Three Jewels The Bad Buddha talks about the Three Jewels of Buddhism. The Bad Buddha talks about the Three Jewels of Buddhism. 12 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: Z is for Zero A VERY short talk with nothing to say. A VERY short talk with nothing to say. 29 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: Y is for Yesterday The Bad Buddha talks about not getting stuck in the past. The Bad Buddha talks about not getting stuck in the past. 22 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: X is for Unknown The Bad Buddha talks about dealing with the unknown. The Bad Buddha talks about dealing with the unknown. 15 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: W is for Want The Bad Buddha talks about wanting and suffering. The Bad Buddha talks about wanting and suffering. 01 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: V is for Victim The Bad Buddha talks about the victim mentality. The Bad Buddha talks about the victim mentality. 25 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: U is for Ungh! The Bad Buddha talks about his recent surgery. The Bad Buddha talks about his recent surgery. 03 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: T is for Time The Bad Buddha talks about the time of our lives. The Bad Buddha talks about the time of our lives. 13 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0600 One Year Anniversary Special! The Bad Buddha talks about one year of Bad Buddhist Radio. The Bad Buddha talks about one year of Bad Buddhist Radio. 05 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: S is for Self The Bad Buddha talks about the illusion of no-self. The Bad Buddha talks about the illusion of no-self. 29 May 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: R is for Respect The Bad Buddha talks about giving it more than getting it. The Bad Buddha talks about the giving it more than getting it. 22 May 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: Q is for Quotidian The Bad Buddha talks about how everyone's everyday problems are not the same. The Bad Buddha talks about how everyone's everyday problems are not the same. 16 May 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: P is for Play The Bad Buddha talks about growing up enough to act like a kid. The Bad Buddha talks about growing up enough to act like a kid. 08 May 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: O is for Otaku The Bad Buddha talks about group superiority and similarity. The Bad Buddha talks about group superiority and similarity. 01 May 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: N is for... The Bad Buddha... well, you figure it out! The Bad Buddha... well, you figure it out! 27 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: M is for Meditation The Bad Buddha talks about some of the different types of meditation. The Bad Buddha talks about some of the different types of meditation. 20 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: L is for Life The Bad Buddha talks about the meaning of life to Bad Buddhists. The Bad Buddha talks about the meaning of life to Bad Buddhists. 06 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: K is for Karma The Bad Buddha talks about karma, reincarnation, and cause-and-effect. The Bad Buddha talks about karma, reincarnation, and cause-and-effect. 27 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: J is for Junk The Bad Buddha talks about the stuff that clutters our bodies, our homes and our minds. The Bad Buddha talks about the stuff that clutters our bodies, our homes and our minds. 20 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: I is for ME! The Bad Buddha talks about his own experiences with certain "I" words. The Bad Buddha talks about his own experiences with certain "I" words. 06 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: H is also for Happiness The Bad Buddha talks about being happy. The Bad Buddha talks about being happy. 31 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: H is for Hummus The Bad Buddha takes a break and talks about one of his favorite recipes. The Bad Buddha takes a break and talks about one of his favorite recipes. 23 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: G is for God The Bad Buddha talks about the impact supreme beings have on our lives. The Bad Buddha talks about the impact supreme beings have on our lives. 16 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: F is for Fear The Bad Buddha tries to scare you into not being afraid. The Bad Buddha tries to scare you into not being afraid. 10 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: E is also for Extremism The Bad Buddha talks about Extremism: What it is, where it comes from, and why you should avoid it. The Bad Buddha talks about Extremism: What it is, where it comes from, and why you should avoid it. 26 Dec 2006 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: E is for Ego The Bad Buddha talks about Ego as the root of most suffering. The Bad Buddha talks about Ego as the root of most suffering. 12 Dec 2006 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: D is for Duality The Bad Buddha discusses dualistic thinking. The Bad Buddha discusses dualistic thinking. 05 Dec 2006 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: C is for Change The Bad Buddha discusses change, permanence and impermanence. The Bad Buddha discusses change, permanence and impermanence. 28 Nov 2006 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: B is for Blame The Bad Buddha discusses blame with the help of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. The Bad Buddha discusses blame with the help of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. 15 Nov 2006 12:00:00 -0600 Bad Buddhist A to Z: A is for Anger The Bad Buddha discusses anger with the help of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. The Bad Buddha discusses anger with the help of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. 07 Nov 2006 12:00:00 -0600 Real Life Example 1: Toxic People The Bad Buddha shows how to use the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to help deal with toxic people. The Bad Buddha shows how to use the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to help deal with toxic people. 24 Oct 2006 12:00:00 -0600 Eightfold Path, Step 8: Right Concentration The Bad Buddha talks about paying attention to the task at hand. The Bad Buddha talks about paying attention to the task at hand. 18 Oct 2006 12:00:00 -0600 Eightfold Path, Step 7: Right Awareness The Bad Buddha talks about being aware of the world around you. The Bad Buddha talks about being aware of the world around you. 03 Oct 2006 12:00:00 -0600 Eightfold Path, Step 6: Right Effort The Bad Buddha talks about putting your time and energy where it counts. The Bad Buddha talks about putting your time and energy where it counts. 26 Sep 2006 12:00:00 -0600 Eightfold Path, Step 5: Right Livelihood The Bad Buddha talks about making a living that's right for you. The Bad Buddha talks about making a living that's right for you. 19 Sep 2006 12:00:00 -0600 Eightfold Path, Step 4: Right Action The Bad Buddha talks about choices in action and action in choices. The Bad Buddha talks about choices in action and action in choices. 11 Sep 2006 12:00:00 -0600 Eightfold Path, Step 3: Right Speech The Bad Buddha talks about the best ways to communicate. The Bad Buddha talks about the best ways to communicate. 29 Aug 2006 12:00:00 -0600 Eightfold Path, Step 2: Right Intention The Bad Buddha talks about the difference between "right" and "wrong" intentions. The Bad Buddha talks about the difference between "right" and "wrong" intentions. 15 Aug 2006 12:00:00 -0600 Eightfold Path, Step 1: Right View The Bad Buddha goes over one of the steps on the Eightfold Path, that of "Right View". The Bad Buddha goes over one of the steps on the Eightfold Path, that of "Right View". 07 Aug 2006 12:00:00 -0600 Questions and Comments The Bad Buddha answers emails about Buddhism, Bad Buddhism and Bad Buddhist Radio. The Bad Buddha answers emails about Buddhism, Bad Buddhism and Bad Buddhist Radio. 25 Jul 2006 12:00:00 -0600 Noble Truth Number 4: The Truth of the Middle Way The Bad Buddha talks about the Fourth Noble Truth, the Truth of the Middle Way, and what it means to follow it. The Bad Buddha talks about the Fourth Noble Truth, the Truth of the Middle Way, and what it means to follow it. 18 Jul 2006 12:00:00 -0600 Noble Truth Number 3: The Truth of Escape The Bad Buddha talks about the Third Noble Truth, the Truth of the Escape, and how it relates to the First and Second Noble Truths. The Bad Buddha talks about the Third Noble Truth, the Truth of the Escape, and how it relates to the First and Second Noble Truths. 10 Jul 2006 12:00:00 -0600 Noble Truth Number 2: The Truth of Attachment The Bad Buddha talks about the Second Noble Truth, the Truth of Attachment, and how it relates to the First Noble Truth. The Bad Buddha talks about the Second Noble Truth, the Truth of Attachment, and how it relates to the First Noble Truth. 26 Jun 2006 12:00:00 -0600 The Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the Truth of Suffering The Bad Buddha summarizes the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, and expounds upon the First Noble Truth - the Truth of Suffering. The Bad Buddha summarizes the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, and expounds upon the First Noble Truth - the Truth of Suffering. 19 Jun 2006 12:00:00 -0600 A look at Enlightenment The Bad Buddha discusses Enlightenment from both the Buddhist and Bad Buddhist perspectives. The Bad Buddha discusses Enlightenment from both the Buddhist and Bad Buddhist perspectives. 09 Jun 2006 12:00:00 -0600 Introduction to Bad Buddhism The Bad Buddha talks a little about the life and times of the Buddha and expounds on what makes for "Bad" Buddhism. The Bad Buddha talks a little about the life and times of the Buddha and expounds on what makes for "Bad" Buddhism. 01 Jun 2006 12:00:00 -0600