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This lecture series with Sarah Shaw looks at several texts in the Pali Canon from the Dīgha Nikāya, the "collection of long discourses”. Over 7 lectures Sarah explores the Buddha’s teachings on subjects including meditation, ethics, meditative states and conditionality. This series is an excellent foundation for understanding the underpinnings of all Buddhist philosophy. Total length: 6 hours 26 minutes Try a free sample -
Get all of our Wise Studies courses exploring Buddhist texts and teachings for one discounted price. You will receive Essentials of Buddhist Philosophy with Bee Scherer, An Introduction to Soto Zen with John Danvers The Early Teachings of the Buddha & Lives of the Buddha with Sarah Shaw. -
In this ten part lecture series Sarah Shaw explores several stories from the Jātakas, stories of the previous lives of the Gautama Buddha both in human and animal form. The stories are entertaining and allegorical. Sarah connects these tales from 4th and 5th century B.C.E. with their relevance for our lives today. Total length: 4 hours 41 minutes Try a free sample -
This course introduces key concepts of Indian Buddhist thought. Over 5 lectures Bee explains the fundamental themes and problems of Buddhist Philosophy from the early Buddhist teachings on ‘suffering’, 'karma' and 'No-Self', to the later schools of thought around ‘emptiness’ and ‘mind-only’. 3 hours 40 minutes Try a free sample -
This illuminating eight-part course explores the rich and evolving dialogue between two great contemplative traditions—Buddhist meditation and Christian contemplation. Drawing on a lifetime of scholarship and interfaith engagement, Dr Elizabeth Harris guides us through key texts, figures, and moments of mutual influence, resonance, and misunderstanding. Total length: 3 hours 59 min Try a free sample -
In this series of 10 talks, John Danvers provides an introduction to Zen Buddhism, with a particular emphasis on the Soto tradition. His aim is to locate Zen ideas and practices within the historical development of Buddhism in India, China and Japan. Total length: 6 hours Try a free sample
