Rahula, Walpola

What is our root problem in early Buddhism? We'll answer that question, and then consider how to understand it in an early Buddhist context.

Were there Buddhas before Gotama? Will there be Buddhas in the future? We'll look at what the early texts say about past and future Buddhas, and see why the evidence there is historically questionable in various ways. We will also see how…

With the advent of "engaged Buddhism", Buddhism in the modern world has taken an emphasis on political involvement. We will look at some of the history of religious involvement in politics, with a particular focus on Buddhism, and ask how…

It's a good question. We'll consider some of the reasons why someone with a secular outlook should care what the Buddha thought, as well as other aspects of this question.

Lots of folks ask me for recommendations of good books on early Buddhism. I have a bunch of good ones here. This is my fourth YouTube video, so it's a bit rougher than some of the later ones. Apologies and thanks for watching!