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Roger Jackson

Roger Jackson is professor emeritus of Asian studies and religion at Carleton College and author of Is Enlightenment Possible? Dharmakirti and Rgyal Tshab Rje on Knowledge, Rebirth, No-Self and Liberation.

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A Case for ‘As-If Agnosticism’ as an Approach to Rebirth

In his new book, Roger Jackson details the prevailing perspectives on rebirth, including one for those who find the traditional rational, empirical, or faith-based arguments problematic but do not reject the idea outright.

By Roger Jackson

Mar 14, 2022

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Teachings Religion

Why the Doctrine of No-Self Is Not Nihilistic

Professor Roger Jackson explains how Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna reconciles the concepts of no-self and reincarnation

By Roger Jackson

Aug 26, 2021

Podcasts

Jun 08, 2022 Tricycle Talks — Episode #74

A Beginner’s Guide to Rebirth

With Roger Jackson

A Beginner’s Guide to Rebirth

In this episode of Tricycle Talks, Tricycle editor-in-chief James Shaheen sits down with Roger Jackson to discuss views of rebirth across Buddhist traditions and whether you have to believe in rebirth to be a Buddhist.

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