Institute of Buddhist Studies Podcast

Institute of Buddhist Studies Podcast


Latest Episodes

Mara Re-imagined: Stories of the ‘Evil One’ in Changing Contexts, 2014 Numata Symposium
August 13, 2014

Narrative in Buddhist Texts, Practice and Transmission, an exploration of the significance of narrative in Buddhism from a variety of perspectives. - Mara Re-imagined: Stories of the 'Evil One' in Changing Contexts by Dr. Michael D. Nichols,

The Path from Metaphor to Narrative: Gampopa’s Jewel Ornament of Liberation, 2014 Numata Symposium
August 12, 2014

Narrative in Buddhist Texts, Practice and Transmission, an exploration of the significance of narrative in Buddhism from a variety of perspectives. - The Path from Metaphor to Narrative: Gampopa's Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Dr. Richard K. Payne,

Narrative Amidst the Activities of Scripture, 2014 Numata Symposium
August 11, 2014

Narrative in Buddhist Texts, Practice and Transmission, an exploration of the significance of narrative in Buddhism from a variety of perspectives. - Narrative Amidst the Activities of Scripture by Dr. Charles Hallisey,

Tradition and Insight: Our Encounter with the Pure Land Way, Part Three
April 30, 2014

An exploration of the roles that a received tradition and personal engagement play in our realization of the truth and meaning of Jodo Shinshu. - Discussion and response by Dr. Takamaro Shigaraki, Professor Emeritus, Ryukoku University. -

Tradition and Insight: Our Encounter with the Pure Land Way, Part Two
April 30, 2014

An exploration of the roles that a received tradition and personal engagement play in our realization of the truth and meaning of Jodo Shinshu. - Rev. Henry Adams of Oxnard Buddhist Temple - Recorded Thursday, February 28, 2013, San Mateo, CA. -

Tradition and Insight: Our Encounter with the Pure Land Way, Part One
April 30, 2014

An exploration of the roles that a received tradition and personal engagement play in our realization of the truth and meaning of Jodo Shinshu. - Dr. Michael Conway of the Eastern Buddhist Society - Recorded Thursday, February 28, 2013, San Mateo, CA.

Making Ministry Practical: Changing Roles in Japan
June 14, 2013

From the Dharma at Times of Need symposium, the keynote address delivered by Rev. Dr. Seigen Yamaoka, professor of Shin Buddhist Studies at the Institute of Buddhist Studies. - Prof. Yamaoka's moving keynote touched on his own personal experiences wit...

Cleaning Cloths, Poetry, and Personal Buddhas: Laywomen’s Healing Practices in Contemporary Japan
November 26, 2012

Domestic Dharma: Beyond Texts, Beyond Monasteries, Numata Symposium 2012 Keynote Address by Prof. Paula Arai. - Creativity, flexibility, and accessibility are qualities characteristic of the Buddhist practices that women in contemporary Japan engage i...

Cleaning Cloths, Poetry, and Personal Buddhas: Laywomen’s Healing Practices in Contemporary Japan
November 26, 2012

Domestic Dharma: Beyond Texts, Beyond Monasteries, Numata Symposium 2012 Keynote Address by Prof. Paula Arai. Creativity, flexibility, and accessibility are qualities characteristic of the Buddhist practices that women in contemporary Japan engage in as

Cleaning Cloths, Poetry, and Personal Buddhas: Laywomen’s Healing Practices in Contemporary Japan, audio
November 26, 2012

Domestic Dharma: Beyond Texts, Beyond Monasteries, Numata Symposium 2012 Keynote Address by Prof. Paula Arai. - Creativity, flexibility, and accessibility are qualities characteristic of the Buddhist practices that women in contemporary Japan engage i...