The religion or practice of Buddhism began over 2,500 years ago in India. It has nearly 500 million followers worldwide, including celebrities like Tina Turner, Alice Walker, Jet Lee, k.d. lang and the late David Bowie, to name a few, and continues to grow in the West. The book “Divyavadana,” or “Divine Stories,” draws on the accounts of classical Buddhism in India and offers practical wisdom on how Buddhist teachings can improve everyday life.
On Oct. 24, as part of the “Carlos Reads” program at the Carlos Museum at Emory that offers discussions on the works of literature related to the museum’s collections and exhibitions, Associate Professor in the Department of Religion at Emory Sara McClintock will lead a discussion on the “Divine Stories” literature. McClintock joined “City Lights” producer Jeannine Etter via Zoom to share more about the influence of Buddhism on today’s spiritual seekers.
Interview highlights:
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