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Bright On Buddhism

Nicholas Bright Haight
Buddhism
Dharma
Impermanence
Rebirth
Vajrasakara Sutra
Unknowing
Five Aggregates
Omamori
Karma
Consumerism
Shingon Buddhism
Philosophy Of Religion
Samsara
Faith
Non-Self
Nirvana
Esoteric Buddhism
Avatamsaka Sutra
Religious Identity
Shinto

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 resea... more

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Join us as we revisit the First Sermon for our introductory series.

Referenced previous episodes:

Episode 9 - What is Dharma?

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Episode 95 - Do Buddhists reject the w... more

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Spellings for the recommended temple names:

Seattle Koyasan (Shingon)

Seattle Choeizan Enkyoji (Nichiren)Bhante Jayasara’s Maggasekha community (Theravada)Buddhist Churches of America (various)

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Bright on Buddhism - Episode 108 - How do I start as a practitioner? What do Buddhists do? What are some resources for beginning practitioners?

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Nick Bright
Scholar of East Asian religions with a focus on Buddhism, currently a Master's student specializing in pre-modern Japanese Buddhist architecture history.
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Co-host known for his curiosity and questioning approach to discussions about various topics, including video games and philosophical inquiries related to Buddhism.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • What I’ve been looking for

    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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How do I start as a practitioner?
Q: What are some resources for beginning practitioners?
Begin with suttas and look for local Buddhist communities or online resources.
Shōji Jissō Gi
Q: Are sound and word regarded as one and the same, complementary, or separate?
Kūkai implies they are not the same; sound is necessary for conveying word, but neither is sufficient alone, suggesting a complex interdependence.
Shōji Jissō Gi
Q: What is the difference between how we understand sound in a modern, western, perhaps physics-centric way, and how Kūkai understands sound in this text?
Kūkai connects sound and vibration immediately, recognizing the physical reality that sound is inherently linked to vibration, which creates a layered understanding of sound that incorporates both scientific observation and esoteric philosophy.
What is the relationship between Buddhism and martial arts?
Q: How does the practice of martial arts reconcile with the moral precept of not harming sentient beings?
Martial arts is treated as a last resort for defending the helpless, emphasizing defense over offense and cultivating nonviolent qualities.
What is the relationship between Buddhism and martial arts?
Q: What is the relationship between Buddhism and martial arts?
Textually, there isn't much connection, but rather a cultural and historical one where martial arts practices developed among Buddhist followers.

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