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Vajrasekhara Sutra - Fascicle One Part Two
Bright on Buddhism - Vajrasekhara Sutra - Fascicle One - Part Two
Resources: https://www.bdkamerica.org/product/two-esoteric-sutras/; Bentor, Yael, a…
2 years, 7 months ago
What are the paramitas in Buddhism?
Episode 80
Bright on Buddhism Episode 82 - What are the paramitas in Buddhism? How ought one cultivate them? How do understandings of them change over time?
Res…
2 years, 8 months ago
Buddhish Episode 14 - Vairocana and Cosmic-ness
Buddhish Episode 14 - Vairocana and Cosmic-ness
Join us for a lively discussion about Vairocana, samsara, and the nature of Cosmic-ness in Esoteric B…
2 years, 8 months ago
What is "the great doubt" in Buddhism?
Episode 81
Bright on Buddhism Episode 81 - What is "the great doubt" in Buddhism? How does one cultivate it? Why ought one cultivate it?
Resources: Berzin, Alex…
2 years, 8 months ago
Asian Religions Series - Shintō Part 1
Bright on Buddhism - Asian Religions Series - Shintō Part 1
Hello and welcome to the Asian religions series. In this series, we will be discussing re…
2 years, 8 months ago
Lotus Sutra Chapters 15-16 - Emerging from the Earth and The Life Span of The Thus Come One
Chapters 15-16 of the Lotus Sutra - Join us as we read and discuss Chapters 15-16 of the Burton Watson translation of the Lotus Sutra!
Resources: Hu…
2 years, 9 months ago
Vajrasekhara Sutra - Fascicle One - Part One
Bright on Buddhism - Vajrasekhara Sutra - Fascicle One - Part One
Resources: https://www.bdkamerica.org/product/two-esoteric-sutras/; Bentor, Yael, a…
2 years, 9 months ago
What is the story of Buddhism's arrival into Japan?
Episode 80
Bright on Buddhism Episode 80 - What is the story of Buddhism's arrival into Japan? How did this relate with traditions of kami worship? How did this…
2 years, 9 months ago
2023 Wrap-Up and 2024 Preview
2023 Wrap-Up and 2024 Preview
Thank you to all our listeners for a wonderful 2023, and we hope to see you again in 2024. Happy Holidays, and thank y…
2 years, 9 months ago
How ought we evaluate the agenda of secular Buddhism and other sources in English about Buddhism?
Episode 79
Bright on Buddhism Episode 79 - How ought we evaluate the agenda of secular Buddhism and other sources in English about Buddhism? Could one not argue…
2 years, 9 months ago