
The Bad Buddhist Podcast
Join your host, Edgar Hartley, as he takes a critical look at Vajrayana Buddhist practice in America today and discusses the issues facing students of this path as they try to integrate its ancient teachings into our modern society. Edgar and his guests will talk about the benefits arising out of meditational practice and mind training that are unique to the Tantric path, and also highlight the darker side of Buddhist practice that many Buddhists won’t want you to hear about. Join us as we share truth, drop some facts and shine a light on the broken systems within Buddhism that have become harmful or no longer serve a beneficial purpose. We will ask our listeners to share their journeys as we try to answer the question: What do you do when being a good Buddhist just isn’t good enough?
Podcasting since 2022 • 6 episodes
The Bad Buddhist Podcast
Latest Episodes
S1E4 Sexual Abuse in Buddhism: An Interview With Carol Merchasin
From Sakyong Mipham, leader of Shambhala, one of the largest Buddhist organizations in the West, to the Karmapa Lama, head of the Karma Kagyu lineage, powerful Buddhist teachers seem not to pay attention to the teachings of the Buddha him...
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S1E3 Terms and Conditions, Part 2/Karma, Reincarnation, Time and All That Jazz: An Interview with Kiki McGrath.
In this episode we sit down with international interfaith artist Kiki McGrath (www.kikimcgrath.com) to continue our series on defining what Buddhism is for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. We clarify and define terms specific...
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Episode 3
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S1 Mid Season Updates
Stay tuned for more interesting and exciting interviews, personal stories and informational series that shed light on the challenges facing Vajrayana Buddhism in America today. Join our discussion as we explore what can be done to best pr...
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S1E2 Terms and Conditions, Part 1: Types of Buddhism, The Four Schools and Taking Refuge
To help layout a clear path to understanding Buddhism, in this first part of a short series of episodes, we try to clarify some important terminology and introduce the main types of Buddhist practice and what makes them different from eac...
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Episode 2
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S1E1 What's In A Name? Being a Bad Buddhist...
In this audio essay the host shares some of his personal experiences with Vajrayana Buddhism, both life changing and beneficial as well as those that brought about a great deal of harm and confusion. He discusses practices he thinks...
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Episode 1
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