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Mutually Sustaining Life

A 51-program series on the life of the
Buddha and the core teachings of Buddhism. Taught
by Rev. Dr. Kenneth Kenshin Tanaka and guests.


1 Introduction to the Program and the Growth of Buddhism	2 Reasons for the Growth of Buddhism in the U.S. Guest: Jonathan Watts	3 Developments in American Buddhism: Jodo Shinshu	4 Characteristics of American Buddhism: Engaged Buddhism Guest: Prof. David Loy

5 The Life of the Buddha Buddha’s birth, renunciation and ascetic practice Guest: Rev. Jiho Sargent	6 The Life of the Buddha Buddha’s awakening, teaching and passing on Guest: Rev. Jiho Sargent	7 Images of Shakyamuni Buddha Guest: Monica Dix, U. od B.C.	8 Images of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas Guest: Monica Dix, U. od B.C.

9 The Four Noble Truths: Suffering Is Optional	10 The Four Noble Truths Guest: Rev. Kodo Matsunami	11 The Four Noble Truth: 12 Links of Dependent Arising	12 Interreligious Dialog Guest: Rev. Kodo Matsunami

13 First Mark of Existence The nature of suffering	14 First Mark of Existence Interview: Ven. Sumanasara	15 First Mark of Existence Turning suffering into resource for living	16 Three Treasures Guest: Ven. Sumanasara

17 Second Mark of Existence The Universe and I	18 Second Mark of Existence Life of a Zen female priest: Rev. Wako Ishikawa	19 Second Mark of Existence Societal dimension	20 Second Mark of Existence Zazen meditation

21 Second Mark of Existence The sacred self	22 Buddha Nature Prof. Gene Reeves	23 Second Mark of Existence Emptiness and letting go	24 Kuan-yin: Bodhisattva of Compassion Prof. Gene Reeves

25 Third Mark of Existence Truly Understanding that Life is Impermanence	26 Third Mark of Existence A Tibetan Lama’s view of impermanence	27 Third Mark of Existence Living in the present	28 Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Guest: Geshe Sonam Gyaltsen Gonta

29 Third Mark of Existence Be open to change	30 From Tainanmen Square to Dharma Prof. Jidong Chen	31 Fourth Mark of Existence Nirvana is peaceful and tranquil	32 Qualities of Awakened People Prof. Jidong Chen

33 Fourth Mark of Existence Change comes from within	34 Dharma school songs from the U.S.: Jōdo Shinshū Childrens’ Songs	35 Fourth Mark of Existence Seeing things as they truly are	36 Utterances of the Awakened Narrators: Serena Nishikawa and Bholanath Ghosh

37 Fourth Mark of Existence Awaken to everyday compassion	38 American Zen Buddhists Prof. John McRae, guest host	39 Fourth Mark of Existence Think BIG! Summarizing the fourth mark of existence	40 Humorous and Lighthearted Buddhist Stories Prof. John McRae, guest host

41 Eightfold Noble Path Conduct	42 Korean Buddhism Ven. Seok Ohjin, guest host	43 Eightfold Noble Path Meditation	44 Studying Buddhism in American Colleges Prof. Linda Pankower

45 Buddhism and Psychology Tapping into the Jewel Together	46 Social Action: Bodhisattva Spirit of Compassion for Others Peof. Jonathan Watts	47 Buddhism and Science Rev. Clyde Whitworth	48 Social Welfare: Project Dana of Hawaii Rev. Clyde Whitworth

50 Sympathizers or "Night-stand" Buddhists Guests: Ms. Nienke Klaver and Mr. Ed Staples	51 Sharing the Teachings with Others Yehan Numata’s Spirit and Contribution	52 Buddhist Contribution in the Troubled World Guest: Prof. Sengaku Mayeda	Leave comment