Great World Religions: Buddhism
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Malcolm David Eckel's lecture series Great World Religions: Buddhism traces the faith from its origins with the historical Buddha in ancient India through its spread across Asia and the many schools that grew up along the way. Eckel examines core teachings, monastic life, devotion, and the ways Buddhism adapted to different cultures, presenting it as a living tradition rather than a fixed set of doctrines. Written for a general audience, the course offers an accessible introduction to one of the world's major religions and the questions it has long raised about suffering, self and liberation.
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