Great World Religions: Buddhism, 2nd Edition (DVD)
Stars
3
Length
12 lectures
Author
David Eckel; The Great Courses;
Eras
Era of First Major Religions (1500 BC - 1 AD)
Types
Lecture Course
Synopsis
"Buddhism's core philosophy that nothing is permanent—all is change—has made it an astonishingly lively and adaptable religion. Buddhism has transformed the civilizations of India and much of Asia, and has now become a vital part of Western culture.
According to Professor Eckel, nothing conveys the spirit of Buddhism better than the image of the seated Buddha—stable, focused, and serene in the face of tumultuous change.
In this course you study:
The Buddhist idea that there is no single almighty God who created the world, that all of life is "suffering" (while not necessarily being pessimistic), and that there is no permanent self;
The life story of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama;
The Buddha's teaching, or Dharma;
The development of his Samgha, or community of disciples;
Key Buddhist terms such as nirvana, tantra, mandala, bodhisattva, and Zen;
The lives of contemporary, well-known Buddhists such as the Dalai Lama;
Buddhist responses to some of the fundamental problems of life." [The Great Courses]
According to Professor Eckel, nothing conveys the spirit of Buddhism better than the image of the seated Buddha—stable, focused, and serene in the face of tumultuous change.
In this course you study:
The Buddhist idea that there is no single almighty God who created the world, that all of life is "suffering" (while not necessarily being pessimistic), and that there is no permanent self;
The life story of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama;
The Buddha's teaching, or Dharma;
The development of his Samgha, or community of disciples;
Key Buddhist terms such as nirvana, tantra, mandala, bodhisattva, and Zen;
The lives of contemporary, well-known Buddhists such as the Dalai Lama;
Buddhist responses to some of the fundamental problems of life." [The Great Courses]
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Released
2002
Location
Asia
Setting