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Stephen Harris

Lecturer of Indian and Comparative Philosophy at Leiden University, specializing in Buddhist moral philosophy and its relation to contemporary philosophy. Author of "Buddhist Ethics and the Bodhisattva Path: Śāntideva on Virtue and Well-Being."

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Nov 27, 2024 • 59min

Buddhist Ethics and the Path of the Bodhisattva with Stephen E. Harris

Stephen E. Harris, a lecturer specializing in Buddhist moral philosophy, dives into the richness of Buddhist ethics, particularly through the lens of Śāntideva. The conversation explores the impactful teachings of Śāntideva, emphasizing the transformative power of altruism. Harris contrasts Western and Buddhist views on moral demandiness and suffering, using practical insights from meditation. He also discusses the role of joy and patience in countering negative emotions, advocating for a life enriched by compassion and selflessness.
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Jul 20, 2024 • 1h 18min

Stephen Harris, "Buddhist Ethics and the Bodhisattva Path: Santideva on Virtue and Well-Being" (Bloomsbury, 2023)

Stephen Harris, an expert in Buddhist Ethics, discusses Śāntideva’s Guide to the Practices of Awakening, focusing on virtues like compassion and wisdom. He explores how the bodhisattva path benefits individuals and the connection between ethical virtues and emptiness in Buddhism.