The Buddha in Kashmir

Most people automatically associate Kashmir with Islam and Hinduism but not many people know that it once was a major hub of Buddhist culture and learning. In this episode, we once again have Prof. Subhash Kak talking about the origins and pedagogy of Buddhism in Kashmir and how it spread to central and east Asia. We discussed the long-standing metaphysical debate between Buddhists and Hindus about the existence of 'Atman' or the eternal self. Finally we explored the common origins of Kashmir (Tantric) Shaivism and Vajrayana Buddhism and how to apply these practices to modern lifestyles. The conversation will be released in two parts and has been designed for a general audience.