Sunday, February 01, 2009

Speaking of Faith: Pankaj Mishra -- The Buddha in the World

The Buddha in the World
Speaking of Faith (American Public Media)
Host: Krista Tippett



A few years ago, journalist Pankaj Mishra pursued the social relevance of the Buddha's thought across India and Europe, Afghanistan and America. He emerged with a startling critique of Western political economy that is even more resonant today as he pursued the social relevance of the Buddha's core questions: Do desiring and acquiring make us happy? Does large-scale political change really address human suffering?

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