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Bright On Buddhism

Nicholas Bright Haight

Welcome to Bright on Buddhism, a podcast where we discuss and explain topics of Buddhism in a casual, conversational, question and answer setting. My name is Nick Bright, scholar of East Asian Buddhism. I am currently studying for my Master’s degree in Religion at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, where I am specializing in pre-modern Japanese Buddhist architecture history. I have researched topics such as Japanese Buddhist responses to the Covid-19 pandemic, Buddhist Haiku poetry, and

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00:18:45

What is Korean Seon Buddhism?

Bright On Buddhism ·

2024/05/24

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 88 - What is Korean Zen or Seon Buddhism? How does it syncretize with indigenous Korean religion? How is it different from Chinese Chan or Japanese Zen?Shoutout to our listener John for sending us these questions! Resources: Baker, Don (2001). "Looking for God in the Streets of Seoul: The Resurgence of Religion in 20th-Century Korea". Harvard Asia Quarterly 5 (4) 34–39.; Hong-bae Yi; Taehan Pulgyo Chogyejong (1996). Korean Buddhism. Kum Sok Publishing Co.,

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01:03:33

Vajrasekhara Sutra - Fascicle Three Part One

Bright On Buddhism ·

2024/05/17

Bright on Buddhism - Vajrasekhara Sutra - Fascicle Three - Part One Resources: https://www.bdkamerica.org/product/two-esoteric-sutras/; Bentor, Yael, and Meir Shahar, eds. Chinese and Tibetan esoteric Buddhism. Leiden ; Brill, 2017.; Orzech, Charles D., Henrik Hjort. Sorensen, and Richard Karl. Payne. Esoteric Buddhism and the Tantras in East Asia. Leiden ; Brill, 2011.; Goble, Geoffrey C. Chinese Esoteric Buddhism : Amoghavajra, the Ruling Elite, and the Emergence of a Tradition. New York, NY:

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00:24:57

Kōan Series - What is the Buddha? Three Pounds of Flax

Bright On Buddhism ·

2024/05/10

Bright on Buddhism - Kōan Series Episode 9 - What is the Buddha? Three Pounds of Flax Hello and welcome to a new episode of the Kōan Series. In this series, we will read and discuss real Buddhist kōans to try and better understand them. We hope you enjoy. Resources: Episode 10 - https://anchor.fm/brightonbuddhism/episodes/What-is-Zen-Buddhism-e1a2sm2 Episode 18 - https://anchor.fm/brightonbuddhism/episodes/What-is-the-Buddhist-philosophy-of-speech--language--and-words-e1dgqu9 Episode 32 -

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00:33:58

Vajrasekhara Sutra - Fascicle Two Part Two

Bright On Buddhism ·

2024/05/03

Bright on Buddhism - Vajrasekhara Sutra - Fascicle Two - Part TwoResources: https://www.bdkamerica.org/product/two-esoteric-sutras/; Bentor, Yael, and Meir Shahar, eds. Chinese and Tibetan esoteric Buddhism. Leiden ; Brill, 2017.; Orzech, Charles D., Henrik Hjort. Sorensen, and Richard Karl. Payne. Esoteric Buddhism and the Tantras in East Asia. Leiden ; Brill, 2011.; Goble, Geoffrey C. Chinese Esoteric Buddhism : Amoghavajra, the Ruling Elite, and the Emergence of a Tradition. New York, NY:

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00:22:36

Why does Pure Land seem so similar to Christianity?

Bright On Buddhism ·

2024/04/26

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 87 - It's hard not to notice that Pure Land Buddhism has some similarities to Christianity. Why is that? What are the doctrinal similarities between pure land and Christianity? What are the differences? Resources: https://www.bdkamerica.org/product/the-three-pure-land-sutras/ Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by tweeting to us @BrightBuddhism, emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com, or joining us on our discord

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00:29:04

What is "un-knowing" in Buddhism?

Bright On Buddhism ·

2024/04/19

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 86 -What is "un-knowing" in Buddhism? Is it the same as Agnosticism? What is its relationship to faith?Resources: Robert Buswell; Donald Lopez (2013), Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism, Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, ISBN 9780691157863; Conze, Edward (2013), Buddhist Thought in India: Three Phases of Buddhist Philosophy, Routledge, ISBN 978-1-134-54231-4; Edelglass, William; et al. (2009), Buddhist Philosophy: Essential Readings, Oxford University

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00:01:16

Youtube and Patreon Announcement!

Bright On Buddhism ·

2024/04/13

Bright on Buddhism - Youtube and Patreon Announcement Hey everybody, we have just created a Youtube channel and a Patreon page. The Youtube channel will be just another platform where you can listen to Bright on Buddhism. For now, there is no Youtube exclusive content. Additionally, the Patreon is just a tip-jar: not required, but very much appreciated. We will not be paywalling any content behind the patreon, nor will we be accepting advertisements or sponsorships. However, we will be shouting out

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00:30:34

What are omamori?

Bright On Buddhism ·

2024/04/12

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 85 - What are omamori? What is their history? What is their significance? Resources: Reader, Ian; Tanabe, George J. (1998). Practically Religious: Worldly Benefits and the Common Religion of Japan. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press. p. 46. ISBN 0824820908.; General Stone Tiger (2010-06-15). "Using the Omamori Gohonzon" (PDF). Soka Gakkai International. Retrieved 2017-06-11.; Swanger, Eugene R.; Takayama, K. Peter (1 January 1981). "A Preliminary

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01:25:42

Avatamsaka Sutra Book 30 - The Incalculable

Bright On Buddhism ·

2024/04/05

Bright on Buddhism - Avatamsaka Sutra - Book 30 - The IncalculableJoin us as we read and discuss Book 30 of Thomas Cleary's translation of the Avatamsaka Sutra! Resources: Prince, Tony (2014). Universal Enlightenment, An introduction to the teachings and practices of Huayen Buddhism. Kongting Publishing Company Ltd. Taiwan.; Beer, Robert (2003), The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols, Serindia Publications; Burley, Mikel (2007), Classical Samkhya and Yoga: An Indian Metaphysics of Experience,

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00:57:23

Guest Appearance - Cristian Castellanos

Bright On Buddhism ·

2024/03/29

Bright on Buddhism - Guest Appearance - Cristian CastellanosThis week, Bright on Buddhism welcomes our 5th special guest, Cristian Castellanos! He is a former graduate school colleague of Nick's, and together, they will discuss Buddhism, mental health, and passions. We hope you enjoy! Resources: https://www.vijnapti.org/ Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by tweeting to us @BrightBuddhism, emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com, or

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00:58:20

Vajrasekhara Sutra - Fascicle Two Part One

Bright On Buddhism ·

2024/03/22

Bright on Buddhism - Vajrasekhara Sutra - Fascicle Two - Part OneResources: https://www.bdkamerica.org/product/two-esoteric-sutras/; Bentor, Yael, and Meir Shahar, eds. Chinese and Tibetan esoteric Buddhism. Leiden ; Brill, 2017.; Orzech, Charles D., Henrik Hjort. Sorensen, and Richard Karl. Payne. Esoteric Buddhism and the Tantras in East Asia. Leiden ; Brill, 2011.; Goble, Geoffrey C. Chinese Esoteric Buddhism : Amoghavajra, the Ruling Elite, and the Emergence of a Tradition. New York, NY:

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00:23:11

Who is Akshobhya?

Bright On Buddhism ·

2024/03/15

Bright on Buddhism Episode 84 - Who is Akshobhya? What are some stories about him? How is he depicted in iconography? Resources: Nattier, Jan (2000). "The Realm of Aksobhya: A Missing Piece in the History of Pure Land Buddhism". Journal of the International Association of Buddhist Studies 23 (1), 71–102.; Sato, Naomi (2004). Some Aspects of the Cult of Aksobhya in Mahayana, Journal of Indian and Buddhist Studies 52 (2), 18-23; Strauch, Ingo (2008). "The Bajaur collection: A new collection of

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00:17:22

What is non-attachment in Buddhism?

Bright On Buddhism ·

2024/03/08

Bright on Buddhism Episode 83 - What is non-attachment in Buddhism? What texts discuss it and how? How does the definition of the term change over time?Resources: Bodhi, Bhikkhu (ed.) (1978, 2005). A Treatise on the Paramis: From the Commentary to the Cariyapitaka by Acariya Dhammapala (The Wheel, No. 409/411).; Kandy: Buddhist Publication Society. Retrieved 30 Jun 2007 from "Access to Insight" at http://accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/bodhi/wheel409.html.; Bodhi, Bhikkhu (1984, 1999)

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00:42:46

Research Project Series - Chōgen’s Tōdaiji Campaign:...

Bright On Buddhism ·

2024/03/01

Bright on Buddhism - Research Project Series - Chōgen’s Tōdaiji Campaign: Reconstruction and ReimaginationHello and welcome to a new type of episode of Bright on Buddhism. In this series, I will be presenting and discussing some of my own original research, which covers a broad range of topics in Japanese Buddhism, and discussing it in the context of East Asian Buddhism and other disciplines broadly Resources: Andreeva, Anna. “Buddhist Temple Networks in Medieval Japan.” Japanese Journal of

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00:53:52

Vajrasekhara Sutra - Fascicle One Part Two

Bright On Buddhism ·

2024/02/23

Bright on Buddhism - Vajrasekhara Sutra - Fascicle One - Part TwoResources: https://www.bdkamerica.org/product/two-esoteric-sutras/; Bentor, Yael, and Meir Shahar, eds. Chinese and Tibetan esoteric Buddhism. Leiden ; Brill, 2017.; Orzech, Charles D., Henrik Hjort. Sorensen, and Richard Karl. Payne. Esoteric Buddhism and the Tantras in East Asia. Leiden ; Brill, 2011.; Goble, Geoffrey C. Chinese Esoteric Buddhism : Amoghavajra, the Ruling Elite, and the Emergence of a Tradition. New York, NY:

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00:18:49

What are the paramitas in Buddhism?

Bright On Buddhism ·

2024/02/16

Bright on Buddhism Episode 82 - What are the paramitas in Buddhism? How ought one cultivate them? How do understandings of them change over time? Resources: Bodhi, Bhikkhu (1978). The All-Embracing Net of Views. Kandy: Buddhist Publication Society.; Bodhi, Bhikkhu (ed.) (1978, 2005). Lopez, Donald S. Jr. (1988). The Heart Sutra Explained: Indian and Tibetan Commentaries. SUNY Press. ISBN 978-0-88706-589-7.; Cantegreil, Mathieu; Chanana, Dweep; Kattumuri, Ruth, eds. (2013). Revealing Indian

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00:47:38

Buddhish Episode 14 - Vairocana and Cosmic-ness

Bright On Buddhism ·

2024/02/09

Buddhish Episode 14 - Vairocana and Cosmic-ness Join us for a lively discussion about Vairocana, samsara, and the nature of Cosmic-ness in Esoteric Buddhism. This episode features discussion about Vajrasekhara Sutra Fascicle One Part One and Part Two. Part Two will come after this episode. Give it a listen to find out why. Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by tweeting to us @BrightBuddhism, emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com, or joining us

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00:29:18

What is "the great doubt" in Buddhism?

Bright On Buddhism ·

2024/02/02

Bright on Buddhism Episode 81 - What is "the great doubt" in Buddhism? How does one cultivate it? Why ought one cultivate it? Resources: Berzin, Alexander (2006), Primary Minds and the 51 Mental Factors; Guenther, Herbert V. & Leslie S. Kawamura (1975), Mind in Buddhist Psychology: A Translation of Ye-shes rgyal-mtshan's "The Necklace of Clear Understanding" Dharma Publishing. Kindle Edition.; Kunsang, Erik Pema (translator) (2004). Gateway to Knowledge, Vol. 1. North

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00:25:19

Asian Religions Series - Shintō Part 1

Bright On Buddhism ·

2024/01/26

Bright on Buddhism - Asian Religions Series - Shintō Part 1 Hello and welcome to the Asian religions series. In this series, we will be discussing religious traditions in Asia other than Buddhism. Buddhism never existed in a vacuum, and as it has spread all across East Asia, it has developed, localized, and syncretized with local traditions in fascinating and significant ways. As such, we cannot provide a complete picture of East Asian without discussing those local traditions such as they were and

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01:51:52

Lotus Sutra Chapters 15-16 - Emerging from the Earth...

Bright On Buddhism ·

2024/01/19

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: Hurvitz, Leon. 1976. Scripture of the Lotus Blossom of the Fine Dharma. New York: Columbia University Press.; Kato, Bunno. 1971. The Threefold Lotus Sutra: Innumerable Meanings, The Lotus Flower of the Wonderful Law, and Meditation on the Bodhisattva Universal Virtue. Tokyo: Kosei Publishing Company.; Kern, H. 1884. 1963. Saddharma-Puṇḍarīka or The

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