Presented by Jeremy Beahan, Instructor of Aesthetics & Philosophy, Kendall College of Art & Design/Ferris State University
What can modern Secular Humanists possibly learn from ancient Buddhists?
Quite a bit, actually. Early Buddhist doctrines regarding the nature of reality, causation and persons are surprisingly compatible with a naturalistic worldview. Many Non-Theists who long for a spiritual tradition they can identify with have found inspiration in secularized forms of Buddhist ethics an...
Presented by Jeremy Beahan, Instructor of Aesthetics & Philosophy, Kendall College of Art & Design/Ferris State University
What can modern Secular Humanists possibly learn from ancient Buddhists?
Quite a bit, actually. Early Buddhist doctrines regarding the nature of reality, causation and persons are surprisingly compatible with a naturalistic worldview. Many Non-Theists who long for a spiritual tradition they can identify with have found inspiration in secularized forms of Buddhist ethics and mental discipline.
Find out more as we explore Buddhist scriptures, philosophy and practice from the emerging perspective of Secular Buddhism.
About the Speaker
Jeremy Beahan teaches classes in Philosophy and Aesthetics at Kendall College of Art and Design/Ferris State University. Jeremy was also a co-host and producer for the Reasonable Doubts podcast and radio show. He has been an active member of the Freethought Association (now CFI Michigan) since 2002.
Meetings are open to the Public
After the meeting, join us at Vitale's Restaurant, 834 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids, MI to socialize.
Cost: FREE / Suggested Donation $5. Ways to Support CFI & Donate Online: http://www.cfimichigan.org/waystosupport
Contact: Jennifer Beahan, michigan@centerforinquiry.net, 616-698-2342
