Buddhist Books Podcast
Buddhist Books Podcast
Edward Reib

Buddhist Books Podcast

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Zen 17: The Platform Sutra 5
14 February 2026

Zen 17: The Platform Sutra 5

It turns out The Kingdom of Heaven and The Western Pure Land may have a few things in common...
Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA 202 • Cullavagga I - Part 6
10 February 2026

Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA 202 • Cullavagga I - Part 6

In which we finish reading Cullavagga I (in a state of confusion).
Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA 201 • Cullavagga I - Part 5
29 January 2026

Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA 201 • Cullavagga I - Part 5

In which no one is allowed to massage Homer
Buddhist Books: Zen Buddhism - Part 16
23 January 2026

Buddhist Books: Zen Buddhism - Part 16

In which Dogen disses the guy in that Allen Ginsberg poem.
Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA 199 • Cullavagga I - Part 3
10 January 2026

Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA 199 • Cullavagga I - Part 3

In which the protocols for banishment are codified
Shingon Buddhism • Part 10
07 January 2026

Shingon Buddhism • Part 10

Perhaps they once used these same Dharma-protecting spikes in India.
Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA 198 • Cullavagga I - Part 2
03 January 2026

Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA 198 • Cullavagga I - Part 2

In which we reconnect with some old friends.
Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA 197 • Cullavagga I - Part 1
28 December 2025

Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA 197 • Cullavagga I - Part 1

In which we begin reading Cullavagga, The Lesser Division.
Zen 15: The Platform Sutra 4
23 December 2025

Zen 15: The Platform Sutra 4

The thieves, the gates, and the different kinds of dust.
Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA 196 • Mahāvagga X - Part 4
20 December 2025

Buddhist Books: TIPIṬAKA 196 • Mahāvagga X - Part 4

In which Edward finishes reading Mahavagga, The Great Division.