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What is bodhicitta in Buddhism?
Episode 102
Bright on Buddhism - Episode 102 - What is bodhicitta in Buddhism? Isnt it technically a desire? How does one arouse bodhicitta?
Resources: Bodhisatt…
1 year, 9 months ago
Asian Religions Series - Daoism Part 2
Bright on Buddhism - Asian Religions Series - Daoism Part 2
Hello and welcome to the Asian religions series. In this series, we will be discussing re…
1 year, 9 months ago
Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra - Chapter 2 Part 4
Bright on Buddhism - Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra - Chapter 2 Part 4
Join us as we read and discuss Chapter 2 of DT Suzuki's translation of the Laṅkāvatāra Sūtr…
1 year, 9 months ago
Buddhish 18 - 2024 Wrap Up
Bright on Buddhism - Buddhish - Episode 18 - 2024 Wrap Up
Join us as we record together in person for the first time in the show's history to discuss…
1 year, 9 months ago
What is the history of the swastika in Buddhism?
Episode 101
Bright on Buddhism - Episode 101 - What is the history of the swastika? What does it mean? Why and how was it taken up by hate groups?
Resources: Ad…
1 year, 9 months ago
Revisit - Who is the Buddha?
Episode 100
Bright on Buddhism - Episode 100 - Revisit - Who is the Buddha? Is the Buddha a god? Is there more than one Buddha?
Resources: Kevin Trainor: Buddhi…
1 year, 10 months ago
Research Project Series - Noh Theater and Japanese Buddhism
Bright on Buddhism - Research Project Series - Noh Theater and Japanese Buddhism
Join me as I discuss Noh Theater and Japanese Buddhism.
Resources: …
1 year, 10 months ago
What is the history of anti-Buddhist thought in Japan?
Bright on Buddhism - Episode 99 - What is the history of anti-Buddhist thought in Japan? What is its social and political context? What is the state …
1 year, 10 months ago
Who is Vasubandhu?
Bright on Buddhism - Episode 98 - Who is Vasubandhu? What were some of his views? How did he affect Buddhism in East Asia?
Resources: David J. Kalu…
1 year, 10 months ago
Kōan Series - Jōshū's "Wash Your Bowls"
Bright on Buddhism - Kōan Series Episode 11 - Jōshū's "Wash Your Bowls"
Hello and welcome to a new episode of the Kōan Series. In this series, we wil…
1 year, 11 months ago