The Open Buddhist University

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Post by rg111 » Mon, May 22, 2023, 9:33 PM UTC

The Open Buddhist University
buddhistuniversity.net

Re: The Open Buddhist University

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Post by qntty » Mon, May 22, 2023, 10:16 PM UTC

> The Open Buddhist University is an unaccredited, digital resource run by Khemarato Bhikkhu since 2020.

> It is based on his personal library on Google Drive which he shared with his friends after his ordination in Thailand in 2019.

Also:

> Khemarato Bhikkhu [...] is a former software engineer from Silicon Valley.

Re: The Open Buddhist University

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Post by gtop3 » Mon, May 22, 2023, 10:29 PM UTC

qntty wrote: post #2

> The Open Buddhist University is an unaccredited, digital resource run by Khemarato Bhikkhu since 2020. > It is based on his personal library on Google Drive which he shared with his friends after his ordination in Thailand in 2019. Also: > Khemarato Bhikkhu [...] is a former software engineer from Silicon Valley.

University might be a strong word to describe this website, but the lack of an edu tld should have lowered your expectations going in.

Re: The Open Buddhist University

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Post by autoexec » Mon, May 22, 2023, 10:30 PM UTC

I love that this doesn't require any account to sign up for, and that lectures are available as direct downloads. I wish more online courses worked this way.

Re: The Open Buddhist University

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Post by supertofu » Mon, May 22, 2023, 10:30 PM UTC

What a great resource for practicing Buddhists! As a front-endy person and Early Buddhist, it's amazing to me that there exist ordained Bhikkus (and Bhikkunis too!) who were previously software people.

Re: The Open Buddhist University

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Post by blinkingled » Mon, May 22, 2023, 10:36 PM UTC

qntty wrote: post #2

> The Open Buddhist University is an unaccredited, digital resource run by Khemarato Bhikkhu since 2020. > It is based on his personal library on Google Drive which he shared with his friends after his ordination in Thailand in 2019. Also: > Khemarato Bhikkhu [...] is a former software engineer from Silicon Valley.

> former software engineer from Silicon Valley

I don't think I have encountered a website with tests before - https://buddhistuniversity.net/tests/

Re: The Open Buddhist University

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Post by jmfldn » Mon, May 22, 2023, 10:36 PM UTC

Thank you for this resource. I am a software engineer and Buddhism-curious, but I've never taken the plunge into full on practice. I think I would like to though. Over many years of reading about Buddhism, contemplating the teachings and listening to various teachers, my conviction is growing.

Re: The Open Buddhist University

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Post by kunalgupta » Mon, May 22, 2023, 10:42 PM UTC

blinkingled wrote: post #6

qntty wrote: post #2

> The Open Buddhist University is an unaccredited, digital resource run by Khemarato Bhikkhu since 2020. > It is based on his personal library on Google Drive which he shared with his friends after his ordination in Thailand in 2019. Also: > Khemarato Bhikkhu [...] is a former software engineer from Silicon Valley.

> former software engineer from Silicon Valley I don't think I have encountered a website with tests before - https://buddhistuniversity.net/tests/

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Re: The Open Buddhist University

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Post by paxys » Mon, May 22, 2023, 10:52 PM UTC

autoexec wrote: post #4

I love that this doesn't require any account to sign up for, and that lectures are available as direct downloads. I wish more online courses worked this way.

Most US universities have all course material available online in similar fashion.

Re: The Open Buddhist University

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Post by jes » Mon, May 22, 2023, 10:57 PM UTC

jmfldn wrote: post #7

Thank you for this resource. I am a software engineer and Buddhism-curious, but I've never taken the plunge into full on practice. I think I would like to though. Over many years of reading about Buddhism, contemplating the teachings and listening to various teachers, my conviction is growing.

I wish you success on your journey, wherever it takes you.

Six years of practice for me, first in Mahayana Buddhism, then into Advaita Vedanta. Can recommend teachers like Rupert Spira, Francis Lucille, and the late Alan Watts.