The Scientific Buddha
Why do we ask that Buddhism be compatible with science?
Donald S. Lopez Jr.
Donald S. Lopez Jr. is the Arthur E. Link Distinguished University Professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Michigan.
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10 Misconceptions about Buddhism
Two Buddhist scholars expand on popular misconceptions about Buddhism.
How to Read the Lotus Sutra
The Lotus Sutra is one of the foremost Buddhist texts, but to the uninitiated reader, it can make little or no sense.
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Unanswered Questions in Buddhist Studies
Four essential questions in the field from one of its leading scholars
Buddhism and the Real World
For most of its history, the dharma has had little to offer in the domain of social action. But that’s OK.
Buddha Takes the Mound
Why the Buddha invented baseball
Four Ennobling Truths
The four noble truths are not true for everyone.
The Biggest Misconception about Buddhism
Contrary to popular belief, most Buddhists throughout history have not meditated.
Only the Occasional Brothel
The “unconstrained conduct” of Zen is more literary trope than pervasive practice.
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