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Special Lecture

November 20 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Rebirth: A Guide to Mind, Karma, and Cosmos in the Buddhist World

Guest Speaker: Prof. Roger R. Jackson
Emeritus Professor of Asian Studies and Religion, Carleton College (Minnesota, USA)
Visiting Professor of Buddhism, Maitripa College (Oregon, USA)

Concept Write-Up:

Rebirth, or reincarnation, is a foundational concept in Buddhism, believed by many to define the cyclical existence of sentient beings. It asserts that we have lived before, and unless we achieve liberation, we are destined to live again. In this illuminating lecture, Prof. Roger R. Jackson will:

  • Place the Buddhist notion of rebirth in the context of global and South Asian cultures.
  • Explore the historical Buddha’s views on rebirth.
  • Outline the classical Indian Buddhist description of the realms of rebirth, its causes, and the relationship between karma and rebirth.
  • Present traditional Indian Buddhist arguments for rebirth, including the insights of Dharmakīrti.
  • Reflect on the role of rebirth in modern Buddhism.

This lecture offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of how rebirth influences the Buddhist worldview, both historically and in contemporary practice.

Event Details:

  • Date: Wednesday, 20th November 2024
  • Time: 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM (IST)
  • Venue: Lecture Room – 1, Annexe Building, India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi
  • Livestream: Tibet House YouTube Channel

Registration:

  • Last Date for Registration: Monday, 18th November 2024
  • Registration Link: Register Here

About the Guest Speaker:

Prof. Roger R. Jackson is an Emeritus Professor of Asian Studies and Religion at Carleton College, Minnesota, and a Visiting Professor of Buddhism at Maitripa College, Oregon. His extensive research covers Indian and Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, meditation practices, ritual, and Buddhist literature. With over eleven books published, including Rebirth: A Guide to Mind, Karma, and Cosmos in the Buddhist World (Shambhala, 2022), Prof. Jackson is a leading voice in modern Buddhist thought.

His latest work, Saraha: Poet of Blissful Awareness, is set to release this fall through Shambhala Publications, further solidifying his reputation as a scholar of Buddhist philosophy and literature.

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Date:
November 20 2024
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Lecture Room – 1, Annexe Building, India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi
Lecture Room - 1, Annexe Building, India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi
New Delhi, India
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