History of Ideas: The Buddha

Description

The Buddha is a legendary philosopher worshipped as a god by hundreds of millions around the world. But he was also a human being, a prince, who abandoned his privileged upbringing to search for spiritual liberation.

He thought he discovered a path that others could follow to find healing and 'Nirvana'. It's based on some radical and counter-intuitive ideas - all life is suffering, there is no self, we need to overcome a deeply ingrained 'ego delusion'.

Do his ideas make sense? Can we follow them without becoming a monk? Does the idea of karma legitimize suffering and injustice? How can we follow his philosophy in modern culture?

Join this workshop to discuss these ideas. The 90 minute session is a combination of teaching, breakout rooms and group discussion, online, with interesting people from around the world, led by Jules Evans, an award-winning practical philosopher.

'Jules' philosophy club was the best thing we did all season' - Paul Gustard, Saracens RFC

'Jules' book saved my life' - Adrian Edmondson, comedian

'Heartily enjoyed Jules Evans' Philosophy for Life' - Derren Brown