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90 - Buddhist History 11: Early Indian Buddhism - Stupas and Devotional Practice - Part 2
90 - Buddhist History 11: Early Indian Buddhism - Stupas and Devotional Practice - Part 2
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38 minutes
Released:
Feb 23, 2019
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In Part 1 (Episode 82), I defined Devotional Practice as extending beyond demonstrations of respect, gratitude, and reverence to practices believed to result in real benefits – perhaps intangible but often tangible – to the devotee, especially when performed in proximity to a holy person, his/her relics, or some other center or object of spiritual power. In this episode I talk about what early Buddhist Devotional Practice looked like, and then discuss the theology – or religious philosophy – behind it.
Released:
Feb 23, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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