Plant Powered Buddhist
By Sensei Derek
Plant Powered BuddhistAug 04, 2022
How To Authentically Question Yourself
Short Reading Eat Like A Buddha Chapter One
In this episode, Sensei Derek reads a short excerpt from chapter one of his book Eat Like a Buddha. This chapter's title is 'Contemplation of Self.' It opens with explaining the concept of acquired and inherited limitations and identities and their roles in creating a false sense of self. Sensei highlights the challenges of transcending these states in order to make your best decisions in life about your eating habits. He also mentions the 'Four Horsemen' that drive your eating decisions. You definitely want to hear what these are. Overall this a concise sharing of a portion of the first chapter that will stimulate deeper thoughts about the psycho-spiritual aspects of eating!
Systems Of Oppression And Eating Food
(Apologies if sound quality is not as good with ear/head phones as without. Tried every fix but none worked)
Today, many people are concerned with various systems of oppression. Systems of oppression involving gender, economics, career opportunities, access to quality healthcare, ethnicity, affordable housing, education, animals and religion are common targets that people feel need to be resisted. But what about oppression related to food? Who is railing against this? Not many people are and the real reason they are not may disturb you. In fact, you may find it quite offensive...unless...
Bringing Magic Back Into Life
In this episode, Sensei discusses how to bring magic back into everyday life. He emphasizes that while temporary experiences like vacations or new possessions can bring excitement, true magic comes from finding contentment in everyday activities. We can make the mundane divine with conscious attention and present awareness. But how does one actually do that? Tune in for an insightful exploration of an everyday activity that can bring the magic every day of your life when done right.
If you want a deeper dive into the phenomenon of food and your relationship to it purchase Sensei's book: Eat Like A Buddha. It's available on Amazon in both paperback and hardcover.
The Beauty of Being Lost
When The Middle East Will See Peace
How To Win At Not Winning
A Calm Mind In Troubling Times
3 Components of Meditation Pt 3: Wisdom
3 Components of Meditation Pt 2: Samadhi
3 Components of Meditation Pt. 1: Ethical Standard
The Truth About Time
What It Really Means To Feel Good
Food As Thy Guru?
What My Bowl Of Oatmeal Taught Me This Morning
My 3 Month Experiment With Breatharianism
Sneaky Addictions Caused By Eating Food
You Need To Know This About The Mind
Should Buddhists Eat "Meat?"
Eat Like A Buddha Is Available Now On Amazon
What I Eat Everyday
Spiritual Love on Valentine's Day
New Book Announcement Pt.1: Eat Like A Buddha
When Cow Dung Smells Like Perfume
Building Spiritual Momentum
Bodhisattva 10 Gong Singing Bowl Prayer For Enlightened Eyesight
Your Tea May Still Be Too Hot To Drink
Why You Remain Trapped In A Dualistic Existence Part 2
Why You Remain Trapped In A Dualistic Existence Part 1
Awakening Of The Baker
Are You A Taste Master or Slave?
Mind Mastery Over Food
The Three Universal Teachings Of All Buddhas
Cultural Allegiance and Spiritual Growth
Do This The Next Time You Eat
Herbs Are Not Medicine
The use of herbs as medicine has been done since the beginning of human existence. Cultures found, studied, tested and used herbs that were available in their immediate environments to help heal the body. If you are interested in maximizing your personal health with the use of herbs it's time for you to go beyond the limited understanding you may presently have about herbs as medicine. How do you do that? Why should you do that? Press play to find out... (you may also watch this episode live on YouTube @PlantPoweredBuddhist)
Sometimes I Feel Like A Fraud
How NOT To Be A Slave To Counting Calories
Introduction To Pre-Meal Rituals
How Your Eating Habits Reflect Your Values
Introduction To Spiritual Calories
Reset With My 5 Minute Singing Bowl Meditation
Eat Your Way To Enlightenment
Spiritual Psychology of Eating
When you decide to eat consciously there is more involved than physical considerations. Your genes do not determine your your destiny. There is a spiritual component beyond the biology that needs conscious attention. Why this is so and what results if this is ignored is the subject of this powerful episode...
When Deeper Awareness Causes Challenges In Your Relationship
Interdependence of Spiritual Practice
The world's religious and spiritual traditions often call us to be mindful of our relationship with various deities or an omnipotent god. This can have the effect of allowing people to see beyond their own self-centeredness. In this episode, Sensei directs our attention to a more worldly consideration for our spiritual practice which has the potential to lead to full Realization...
4 Signs Your Taste Buds Are Polluted
Yoga Of Mother Earth
Every "thing" that is alive expresses its liveliness. This also applies to Mother Earth. However, when forces and beings get out of sync with her yoga a significant imbalance is created. We're all in Mother Earth's yoga class. When imbalance ensues only one party is truly harmed. It may not be the one you think. Tune in now to find out why this really matters..
Four Foundations Of Spiritual Power
Whenever one is invited to go beyond sole reliance on the body it can spark feelings and thoughts of inadequacy. Conscious eating requires this of you. Some may feel outright incapable of tapping into spiritual power. It's seems too mysterious. How does one actually do it? What are its constituent parts? Here, Sensei explains the four foundations of spiritual power so that you can enhance your own eating practice and move along the path of self-mastery...