the IBS Digital Lecture Series
A Modern Take on the Theodicy Conundrum: Comparing Kiyozawa Manshi and Søren Kierkegaard on Akunin Shōki
by Dr. Mark Blum
Next in our continuing series of presentation from the 2008 IBS Winter Symposium, Rev. Mark Blum gives a spirited paper on the "problem of evil" from a Buddhist/Western philosophical perspective. His argument is based in part on an interpretation of akunin shoki, or "evil persons" in Shinshu thought. Please contact us for information on how to receive a three-disk DVD set of the symposium in its entirety.
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Length: 35:44
Size: 50.6 MB
Basing our Inter-Subjective Identity on the Primal Vow without Illusions of a Soul
by Rev. Gregory Gibbs
Next in our continuing series of presentation from the 2008 IBS Winter Symposium, Rev. Gregory Gibbs of the Oregon Buddhist Temple in Portland discusses the important Buddhist doctrine of anantman as "no soul" as very different from "no self." His discussion is rooted within the Shinshu tradition. Please contact us for information on how to receive a three-disk DVD set of the symposium in its entirety.
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Length: 26:48
Size: 37.9 MB
Self as a perpetual work in progress
by Dr. Gordon Bermant
Next in our continuing series of presentation from the 2008 IBS Winter Symposium, the former president of the Buddhist Churches of America, Dr. Gordon Bermant, gives an inspirational talk on understanding the self in the context of both Buddhist and Western philosophy. Please contact us for information on how to receive a three-disk DVD set of the symposium in its entirety.
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Length: 40:09
Size: 57 MB
Other Power: Shin Buddhism, Levinas, Lear
by Dr. Steven Shankman
Our second release from the 2008 IBS Winter Symposium was Dr. Steven Shankman of University of Oregon, Eugene, who presented an illuminating talk on the French philosopher Emmanuel Levinas and Shin Buddhism as related to Shakespeare's King Lear. Please contact us for information on how to receive a three-disk DVD set of the symposium in its entirety.
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Length: 36:52
Size: 52.3 MB
Embodying Life and Death: Shin Buddhism and Comparative Philosophy
by Dr. Mark Unno
Our first speaker at the 2008 IBS Winter Symposium was Mark Unno, delivering a moving discussion of
embodied Shin Buddhist philosophy.
More videos this annual symposium will be released in the
coming weeks. And please
contact us for information on how to receive a three-disk DVD set of the symposium in its entirety.
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Length: 25:28
Size: 35.9 MB
The Mountains and Waters Sutra
by Prof. Carl Bielefeld
Zen is famous for its celebration of nature, but there are few premodern texts that explicitly address the Zen view of the natural world. This talk will look at one such text, by the famed thirteenth-century Zen master Dogen, and explore the several ways in which nature and culture are woven together in the Buddhist landscape.
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Length: 1:06/43
Size: 94.5 MB
The Importance of 'Self' in Buddhism
by Leslie Kawamura
Dr. Kawamura begins his lecture by reiterating the usual understanding of anatman (no-self) — that a "self" does not exist. But if a self does not exist, then there would be little or no need to be concerned or involved in the Buddha-Dharma (teachings of the Buddha). What does it mean to say "no-self" in Buddhism? In his lecture Dr. Kawamura will approach this issue from a purely Mahayana perspective and discuss both Madhyamaka and Yogacara systems.
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Length: 1:30/52
Size: 140 MB
Esoteric Buddhism during the Song Dynasty
by Charles D. Orzech
In this talk Prof. Orzech examines three important developments of Song Esoteric Buddhism. First he examines the renewed translation efforts by the first two Northern Song Emperors and their establishment of the Institute for the Translation of Scriptures (Yijing yuan). Second, he explores evidence for the circulation and use of Esoteric scriptures and rituals recorded in the journal of the Japanese pilgrim Jojin on his visit to Wutaishan. Finally he looks at the integration of Esoteric themes, deities, and rituals in the Dazu region during the Southern Song.
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Length: 1:06/15
Size: 91 MB
Rethinking Amida [full version]
by Dr. Kenneth Tanaka
Visiting from Tokyo, Japan, the former Dean of the Institute presents his thoughts on Amida Buddha.
This is the full version of Dr. Tanaka's talk. To download short clips, clicke here.
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Length: 1:42'44
Size: 147.3 MB
Rethinking Amida [part three of three -- questions and answers]
by Dr. Kenneth Tanaka
Visiting from Tokyo, Japan, the former Dean of the Institute presents his thoughts on Amida Buddha.
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Length: 25'02
Size: 37.1 MB
Rethinking Amida [part two of three]
by Dr. Kenneth Tanaka
Visiting from Tokyo, Japan, the former Dean of the Institute presents his thoughts on Amida Buddha.
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Length: 43'14
Size: 61.4 MB
Rethinking Amida [part one of threee]
by Dr. Kenneth Tanaka
Visiting from Tokyo, Japan, the former Dean of the Institute presents his thoughts on Amida Buddha.
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Length: 36'11
Size: 51.2 MB
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