Playlist „Buddhism – A very short introduction": https://dailymotion.com/playlist/x7xmvj<br />Michael Carrithers guides us through the complex and sometimes conflicting information that Buddhist texts give about the life and teaching of the Buddha. <br />He discusses the social and political background of India in the Buddha's time, and traces the development of his thought. <br />He also assesses the rapid and widespread assimilation of Buddhism and its contemporary relevance. Well-paced and informative, this introduction will enlighten not only those who study Buddhism and comparative religion but anyone intrigued by the remarkable philosophy of one of the greatest religious thinkers.<br />
