Bodhideism is a deistic and rational reimagining of Buddhism by Dr. Jay Forrest. It seeks to unite God, reason, and the Dharma in a path of contemplative practice, ethical discipline, and philosophical clarity. The project is for readers and listeners who want spiritual depth without dogma, and inquiry without cynicism.
The Podcast
Buddhism Reimagined: The Birth of Bodhideism is a podcast explores a new spiritual path grounded in God as the Ground of Being, based on Early Buddhism and rational inquiry, and focused on contemplative practice. From evolving consciousness to ethical living, this is a modern worldview for seekers beyond religion.
Dr. Jay 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.