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How does Buddhism perceive friendships and romantic relationships?
Episode 26
Bright on Buddhism Episode 26 - How does Buddhism perceive friendships and romantic relationships? How does this relate to non-attachment? How does o…
4 years, 6 months ago
How does one remember their past lives in Buddhism?
Episode 25
Bright on Buddhism Episode 25 - What does the canon say about people who claim to remember their past lives or parts of them? How does one come to re…
4 years, 6 months ago
What are mantra in Buddhism?
Episode 24
Bright on Buddhism Episode 24 - What is the meaning of the word mantra? What are the different understandings of this word in Buddhism? What are some…
4 years, 6 months ago
How does Buddhism deal with the issue of destiny and fate?
Episode 23
Bright on Buddhism Episode 23 - How does Buddhism deal with the issue of destiny and fate? How much control does one have over destiny and fate? How …
4 years, 6 months ago
What are the different realms of Samsara?
Bright on Buddhism Episode 22 - What are the different realms of Samsara? What are their native inhabitants like? What happens when they die?
Resourc…
4 years, 6 months ago
What is common Buddhist temple etiquette?
Episode 21
Bright on Buddhism Episode 21 - What is common Buddhist temple etiquette? What is the doctrinal foundation for this etiquette? How is this etiquette …
4 years, 7 months ago
The Diamond Sutra
The Diamond Sutra - Join us as we read and discuss the Diamond Sutra
Resources: Kevin Trainor: Buddhism: An Illustrated Guide; Donald Lopez: Norton A…
4 years, 7 months ago
Guest Appearance - Ji Hye Robinson
Bright on Buddhism - Guest Appearance - Ji Hye Robinson
This week, Bright on Buddhism welcomes our second special guest, Ji Hye Robinson! Ji Hye is a…
4 years, 7 months ago
Does Buddhism (or different Buddhisms) have an opinion on transgender or nonbinary identities, historically or in the present?
Episode 20
Bright on Buddhism Episode 20 - Does Buddhism (or different Buddhisms) have an opinion on transgender or nonbinary identities, historically or in the…
4 years, 7 months ago
Nirvana Day
Bright on Buddhism - Nirvana Day
Happy Nirvana Day! Welcome to a special holiday episode about the Nirvana Day celebrated this year on February 15, 2…
4 years, 8 months ago