Buddhism · Edgar Hartley

The Bad Buddhist Podcast

by Edgar Hartley

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?

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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

Mar 25 2022
1 h 04 min

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 Buddhist

Mar 25 2022
1 h 23 min

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

Mar 24 2022
1 min

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 m

Feb 12 2022
38 min

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 gre

Feb 8 2022
58 min

S1E0 Intro

Introduction to season one of the Bad Buddhist Podcast, which will tackle some of the challenges facing the Vajrayana in America along with some informational deep dives

Feb 2 2022
1 min