Religions are often embedded in their social, cultural and political contexts. Buddhism is no different. Contemporary Buddhism is caught between an image of a religion of peace and harmony, and increasingly one of political violence entwined in the nation-state. In this episode we try to disentangle the different strands that make up this complex religion through the perspective of a social theory.

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Tags:  Tim Rackett,  HELP University,  Religion,  Buddhism,  Nirvana,  Contemporary,  Peace,  Harmony,  Way of life,  Culture,  Society,  Politics,  Nation-state,  Social,  Political,  Social theory,  Buddhists,  Enlightenment,  Spirituality,  Buddhist peace and fury,  Violence,  Night School