Bright On Buddhism
Nicholas Bright HaightWelcome 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 resea... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 261 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityBuddhism | |||
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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, Sacred circle in Tibetan Buddhism Serindia Press, London.
Bucknell, Roderick & St... more
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 Siṃhanāda Sūtra
Barber, Anthony W. (2009), Buddhism in the Krishna River Valley o... more
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), Shanon, Sidharth (ed.), Bodhidharma Retold – A Journey from Sailum to Shaolin, ... more
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 History Podcast. On this show, we will be discussing topics in Japanese history... more
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Finally a smart and academic but lighthearted look into Buddhism across the variety of traditions out there, with an eye to history and comparative theologies. The hosts and sound quality are great and I look forward to forays into different schools! Keep it up!!!
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The show presents Buddhist topics through a casual, Q&A style hosted by Nick Bright and Proven Paradox, blending scholarly depth with accessible explanations. Episodes cover a wide range of traditions and ideas—from esoteric Shingon and sutra-based healers to gender dynamics in canonical texts, historical regional Buddhist practices, and modern diasporic expressions. Listeners can expect thoughtful comparisons, practical practice notes, and references to sutras, cosmology, and ritual language, all delivered with curiosity and humor. A notable strength is the balance between academic rigor and relatable storytelling, making complex Buddhist concepts approachable for both newcomers and seasoned readers alike. The format often centers on initi... more
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