001: What Is Bodhideism?

In this first episode, I share how my journey from Christian pastor to Buddhist thinker led to the birth of Bodhideism. What began with the question “Who was the better teacher—Jesus or the Buddha?” became a search through Buddhism, secular humanism, and philosophy. Over time, I came to see reason pointing toward a divine Ground of Being—beyond miracles or revelation. Bodhideism blends Deism and early Buddhism into a rational, science-friendly path that takes refuge in God, Reason, and the Dharma.

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Dr. Jay N. Forrest

Dr. Jay N. Forrest is an American Philosopher, Certified Meditation Teacher, and contemplative writer advancing a rational spirituality grounded in God, Reason, and the Dharma. His work integrates meditative practice with philosophical inquiry, offering a path of wisdom and liberation beyond organized religion. Integrating insights from science, psychology, and philosophy, he reinterprets Early Buddhism to present a modern worldview that unites spiritual depth with intellectual integrity.