A Mormon Buddhist? - Noah Rasheta Pt. 1 | Ep. 2205

<p>In Part 1 of this Mormon Stories interview, John Dehlin sits down with Noah Rasheta, a former Mormon who became a Buddhist teacher and host of the Secular Buddhism podcast, to explore his journey from a deeply Mormon upbringing to a life shaped by Buddhist practice and philosophy. </p><p><br></p><p>Noah was raised Mormon in Mexico after his parents converted to the Church when he was young. He descries growing up as one of only a few Mormons at his school, navigating Mormon expectations alongside Mexican culture, Catholic family influences, and his naturally curious personality. He eventually served a mission in Ecuador, where he began confronting some of the most rigid and troubling aspects of Mormon doctrine –including the idea that other religious traditions were fundamentally wrong. </p><p><br></p><p>After returning home, Noah attended university, married in the Salt Lake Temple, and began building a life within Mormonism. But questions about Church doctrine, Joseph Smith, his marriage, and the role of faith in his life eventually led him into a deep faith crisis. As his questions grew, Noah discovered Mormon Stories and began searching for answers beyond the framework he had grown up with. </p><p><br></p><p>That search eventually led him to Buddhism. Noah explains how Buddhist practice changed the way he approached suffering, relationships, certainty, and everyday life –and why Buddhism initially provided a way for him to remain in a mixed-faith marriage. </p><p><br></p><p>Part 2 continues Noah’s story and explores what happens after his marriage ended, how he rebuilt his life, and what he learned from the experience. </p><p>___________________</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/a-mormon-buddhist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Show Notes</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/kTwkUHpZIKA" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p>At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.  </p><p><br></p><p>Our overall mission is to: </p><p>1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology</p><p>2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis</p><p>3