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Buddhism

By: Malcolm David Eckel, The Great Courses
Narrated by: Malcolm David Eckel
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Buddhism has captivated many millions of people around the world, its vitality and adaptability enabling it to transform the civilizations of India, Southeast Asia, Tibet, China, Korea, and Japan, and also become a lively component in the cultures of Europe, Australia, and the Americas. But have you ever wondered how a religion that doesn't even have a god could have accomplished this?

Now you have the opportunity to have your questions answered, as this series of 24 lectures by an award-winning teacher traces the history, principles, and evolution of a theology that is both familiar and foreign.

You'll learn the astonishing story of Siddhartha Gautama - who was to become the Buddha, or "enlightened one" - the Indian prince who abandoned wife, son, and a privileged life to seek the meaning of life and death, and whose "awakening" and subsequent teachings have since impacted the world as few others have.

And you'll learn what happened after his death, as his followers began to share his teachings about the "Four Noble Truths" and the "Path" to Enlightenment. You'll see how Buddhist beliefs underwent significant and even radical change, with different varieties of Buddhism having to take shape as those beliefs spread across India, Central Asia, China, Japan, and virtually every corner of the Western world, such as becoming more respectful of one's duties to family and ancestors in China or becoming reconciled with local deities in Japan.

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Through out the course professor Eckel tells a few person stories of his experiences of Buddhism and Buddhists, all of which are heart-warmingly endearing whilst still on topic and beneficial to the learning experience.

Lovely to listen to

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I liked both the professor and the lectures. He maps the history and teachings across Asia and America. I recommend this course, I had a great time listening to it

Great introduction to Buddhism

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I've been curious about Buddism for 40 years after being introduced to a small book: the Prophet by Khalil Gibran. My time in college lead to a fascination with Japanese art, language and culture.
These lectures provide a wonderful introduction to the origination and history of the Religion and its with through time.
I have so much more to learn.

So many things I did not know, clearly revealed in the lectures.

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Eckel makes it clear that there is a rich history and diversity of Buddhism around the world. Each society, culture, people, and nation has contributed to, and changed the nature of, Buddhism in unique ways. Because of the multi-faceted nature of this religion/way-of-life, the lectures indicate that there is much more one can learn.

Many facets of Buddhism

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Very informative lectures. The balance between being high level and providing too much information is well maintained. The author is clearly an expert on the subject, he draws from personal experience and tells us many anecdotes about his personal experience with Buddhism.

Informal and relaxed lecture style; very easy to listen to. I highly recommend this lecture series.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Buddhism?

He is very passionate about the subject.

Informative, entertaining and personal

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The instructor clearly has a passion for sharing Buddhism and putting it in lay terms. I'll definitely be revisiting this book/lecture series again!

Great listen

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Gives a broad overview of Buddhism and it's varying schools of thought. Recommended for anyone with a casual interest in Buddhism.

Great introductions information

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A series of lectures dealing with the history and practice of Buddhism. The speaker is a professor from a college in Boston. He is engaging as well as passionate about the subject and you can really tell through the lectures and teachings. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Solid lecture series

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Great instructor! The subject of Buddhism was explained in a way that way entertaining and informative.

Listen and Learn

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The presentation is modest but steady and true. Well organized. Well worth the time. Word.

Annoyed at having to write so much to give a review, but

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