010 An Introduction to Buddhist Prayer




5 Minute Dharma Podcast show

Summary: In this episode we explore the meaning and purpose of Buddhist prayer. Since Buddhism doesn’t believe in an all powerful God, it therefore seems strange to some that Buddhists pray at all. Some mistakenly think that we pray to the Buddha, but we don’t. The purpose of Buddhist prayer is to awaken our inherent inner capacities. Podcast Outline Introduction A. What is the purpose of Buddhist Prayer? B. A Buddhist Bedtime Prayer C. A Buddhist Meal Prayer Conclusion