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Bright On Buddhism

Nicholas Bright Haight
Buddhism
Dharma
Impermanence
Rebirth
Vajrasakara Sutra
Unknowing
Five Aggregates
Omamori
Karma
Consumerism
Shingon Buddhism
Samsara
Philosophy Of Religion
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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Nick Bright
Scholar of East Asian Buddhism and host, currently studying for a Master's degree in Religion with a specialization in pre-modern Japanese Buddhist architecture history.
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A co-host with an inquisitive approach, known for raising questions that stimulate conversation between the hosts.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 19 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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Guest Episode - Marta Gyoergy-Kessler
Q: What difficulties did you face making the documentary?
Marta highlights budgeting constraints, extensive editing, and challenges in gathering authentic interviews.
Guest Episode - Marta Gyoergy-Kessler
Q: What was your favorite part of making the documentary?
Marta loved interviewing the contributors and finding authentic stories, which she found inspiring and enriching.
Who is Xuanzang?
Q: How did Xuanzang's work affect Buddhism in East Asia?
Xuanzang is credited as the founder of Chinese Yogachara Buddhism and his translations and teachings heavily influenced other forms of Buddhism in East Asia.
Who is Xuanzang?
Q: What were some of Xuanzang's views and written works?
Xuanzang was interested in Yogachara Buddhism, and his most famous work is the Cheng Weishulun, which evaluates various commentaries on the Consciousness Only concept.
Who is Xuanzang?
Q: Who is Xuanzang?
Xuanzang was a Chinese Buddhist monk and author who lived from 602 to 664 CE, known for his pilgrimage to India and contributions to Buddhist scholarship.

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