Nicholas Bright Haight
253 episodes
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 researched topics such as Japanese Buddhist responses to the Covid-19 pandemic, Buddhist Haiku poetry, and the Japanese history of science and religion. I will be joined by my friend Proven Paradox.
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A pilgrimage story that makes logistics part of the spiritual terrain.
Bright on Buddhism turns a pilgrimage update into a grounded look at commitment. The episode follows Nick as he leaves the U.S. for Japan and starts the 750-mile Shikoku pilgrimage on foot, with the hosts laying out the 88 Buddhist temples, the daily mileage, and the practical…
Generous Buddhist conversations without the rush.
This episode discusses the Medicine Buddha (Baisajaguru), his significance, stories, and role in Mahayana Buddhism.
This episode explains Gaelic Buddhism, its history, and its differences from other Buddhist schools.
This episode explores the history and practice of Hawaiian Buddhism, focusing on Japanese diaspora communities and how the Dharma travels with people.
This episode explores the first moral precept in Buddhism, focusing on ahimsa (nonviolence) and its practical challenges, such as minimizing harm in daily life, while discussing the role of wisdom in ethical practice.
Nick Bright discusses his unexpectedly shortened Shikoku pilgrimage and a personal setback involving a laptop explosion, sharing travel logistics and reflections on resilience in this narrative episode.
Nick Bright announces his upcoming 50-day Shikoku pilgrimage in Japan, detailing plans to walk 750 miles visiting 88 Buddhist temples.
This episode explains the Buddha's First Sermon, including the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, within the context of Buddhist teachings.
This episode discusses the nature of sutras in Buddhism, comparing oral and written transmission of teachings.
This episode introduces Buddhist history, categories of teachings, and where to learn more, answering listener questions.
This episode explains omamori, protective amulets in Japanese Buddhism and Shinto, discussing their history, significance, and how they work.
The host reads and discusses Chapter 30 of the Avatamsaka Sutra, focusing on Indra's net and Mahayana concepts.
Nick Bright and guest Christian discuss Buddhist topics and Christian's project on consciousness exploration.
The episode discusses self-immolation as a form of protest within a Buddhist framework, referencing recent events and exploring concepts of mindfulness and sacrifice.