Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra - Chapter 7

Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra - Chapter 7

Author: Nicholas Bright Haight June 28, 2024 Duration: 1:09:45

Bright on Buddhism - Chapter 7 of the Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra - Join us as we read and discuss the Burton Watson translation of Chapter 7 of the Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra


Resources: Cole, Alan (2005). Text as Father: Paternal Seductions in Early Mahayana Buddhist Literature, Berkeley: University of California Press, pp. 236–325. (See chapter 6 for an in-depth account of the narrative in the Vimalakīrtinirdeśa-sūtra); Hamlin, Edward (1988). Magical Upāya in the Vimalakīrtinirdeśa-sūtra, Journal of the International Association of Buddhist Studies 11 (1), 89-121; Fung Kei Cheng, Samson Tse (2014). Thematic Research on the Vimalakīrti Nirdeśa Sūtra: An Integrative Review, Buddhist Studies Review 31 (1), 3-52l; Watson, Burton. The Vimalakirti Sutra. New York: Columbia University Press, 1997. Print.; Wright, Dale Stuart. Living Skillfully : Buddhist Philosophy of Life from the Vimalakīrti Sūtra. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2021. Print.; Thurman, Robert A. F. The Holy Teaching of Vimalakīrti : a Mahāyāna Scripture. Trans. Robert A. F. Thurman. University Park: Pennsylvania State University Press, 1976. Print.; Mather, Richard B. “Vimalakīrti and Gentry Buddhism.” History of Religions 8, no. 1 (1968): 60–73. http://www.jstor.org/stable/1061746.; Bunker, Emma C. “Early Chinese Representations of Vimalakīrti.” Artibus Asiae 30, no. 1 (1968): 28–52. https://doi.org/10.2307/3250441.; O’Leary, Joseph S. “Nonduality in the Vimalakīrti-Nirdeśa: A Theological Reflection.” The Eastern Buddhist 46, no. 1 (2015): 63–78. http://www.jstor.org/stable/26275587.

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Nicholas Bright Haight brings his academic background and personal curiosity to each episode of Bright On Buddhism. As a scholar of East Asian Buddhism currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Religion, with a specialization in pre-modern Japanese Buddhist architecture, Nick approaches these conversations with both depth and accessibility. The discussions unfold in a relaxed, question-and-answer style, making often complex philosophical and historical ideas feel approachable and immediately relevant. You’ll hear explorations that draw from his specific research areas, like Japanese Buddhist historical responses to cultural shifts, while also addressing the broader, timeless questions at the heart of the tradition. This isn’t a formal lecture series, but rather a thoughtful dialogue meant for anyone with an interest in how these ancient teachings intersect with modern life. The Bright On Buddhism podcast creates a space where scholarly insight meets casual conversation, demystifying topics without losing their profound essence. Whether you're well-versed in Buddhist thought or just beginning to explore spirituality and religion, these episodes offer a grounded and informative perspective.
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