Foundations of Eastern Civilization. Episode 19, Origins of Buddhism.
- 1 online resource (streaming video file) (30 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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Craig G. Benjamin
Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2013.
Take another excursion away from East Asia - this time to explore the Indian origins of Buddhism. Learn about the gods of the Indus civilization, the origins of the caste system, and the emergence of new religions in the 5th and 6th centuries B.C.E. After studying the life of Siddhartha Gautama, you'll survey the key beliefs and practices of Buddhism.