Bright On Buddhism

What is shinjin 信心?

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 146 - What is shinjin? Where does it come from? What is its significance? Resources: Blum, Mark L. The Origins and Development of Pure Land

What is the Buddhist perspective on neurodiversity?

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 145 - What is the Buddhist perspective on neurodiversity? How does neurodiversity factor into meditation? How is neurodiversity understood in

Feed Drop - Nihonshi, A Japanese History Podcast - The Assassination of Abe Shinzō

Bright on Buddhism - Feed Drop - Nihonshi, A Japanese History Podcast - The Assassination of Abe Shinzō Join me as I drop an episode of my forthcoming 2nd podcast, Nihon

Who was Saichō?

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 144 - Who was Saichō? What were some of his views, works, and accomplishments? What is his significance to East Asian Buddhism? Resources:Gr

Who was Kūkai?

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 143 - Who was Kukai? What were some of his views, works, and accomplishments? What is his significance to East Asian Buddhism? Resources: Cl

Buddhish 28 - Ordination of Robot Monks - Part 2

Bright on Buddhism - Buddhish Episode 28 - Ordination of Robot Monks - Part 2 Join us as we discuss the recent ordination of AI-powered robots as Buddhist monks in South

Buddhish 27 - Ordination of Robot Monks - Part 1

Bright on Buddhism - Buddhish Episode 27 - Ordination of Robot Monks - Part 1 Join us as we discuss the recent ordination of AI-powered robots as Buddhist monks in South

Kōan Series - Unmon's Kanshiketsu

Bright on Buddhism - Kōan Series Episode 15 - Unmon's Kanshiketsu Hello and welcome to a new episode of the Kōan Series. In this series, we will read and discuss real Bu

Śrīmālādevī Siṃhanāda Sūtra - Part 3 - Chapters 11-15

Bright on Buddhism - Śrīmālādevī Siṃhanāda Sūtra - Part 3 - Chapters 11-15 Join us as we read and discuss Chapters 11-15 of the Diana Paul translation of the Śrīmālādevī

What was the haibutsu kishaku 廃仏毀釈 movement in Meiji Japan?

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 142 - What was the haibutsu kishaku movement in Meiji Japan? Why did it happen? What was the result? Resources: Breen, John and Mark Teeuwen

Feed Drop - Nihonshi, A Japanese History Podcast - 3/11 Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

Bright on Buddhism - Feed Drop - Nihonshi, A Japanese History Podcast - 3/11 Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Join me as I drop an episode of my forthcoming 2nd podcast, Nihon

What are mandalas?

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 141 - What are mandalas? What is their significance in Buddhism? How ought we understand them? Resources: Brauen, M. (1997). The Mandala, Sa

Śrīmālādevī Siṃhanāda Sūtra - Part 2 - Chapters 6-10

Bright on Buddhism - Śrīmālādevī Siṃhanāda Sūtra - Part 2 - Chapters 6-10 Join us as we read and discuss Chapters 1-5 of the Diana Paul translation of the Śrīmālādevī Si

Who is Bodhidharma?

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 140 - Who is Bodhidharma? What is his significance to East Asian Buddhism? What are some legends about him? Resources: charya, Raghu (2017),

Feed Drop - Nihonshi, A Japanese History Podcast - The History of Haiku

Bright on Buddhism - Feed Drop - Nihonshi, A Japanese History Podcast - History of Haiku Join me as I drop an episode of my forthcoming 2nd podcast, Nihonshi, a Japanese

What is the fourth moral precept of Buddhism?

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 139 - What is the fourth moral precept of Buddhism? What is its significance? How have interpretations of it changed over time? Resources: K

What are the 3 mysteries in Shingon Buddhism?

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 138 - What are the 3 mysteries in Shingon Buddhism? What are their significance? How ought we understand it? Resources: Arai, Yusei (1997).

Śrīmālādevī Siṃhanāda Sūtra - Part 1 - Chapters 1-5

Bright on Buddhism - Śrīmālādevī Siṃhanāda Sūtra - Part 1 - Chapters 1-5 Join us as we read and discuss Chapters 1-5 of the Diana Paul translation of the Śrīmālādevī Siṃ

Sokushin Jōbutsu-gi - Attainment of Buddhahood in This Very Existence

Bright on Buddhism - Sokushin Jōbutsu-gi - Attainment of Buddhahood in This Very Existence Join me as I read and discuss the Hakeda Yoshito translation of Kūkai's Sokush

Who is Bhaisajyaguru?

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 137 - Who is Bhaisajyaguru? What are some stories about him? What is his significance? Resources: The Sūtra on the Original Vows and Merits