# Buddhism vs. Hinduism: The Hidden Roots of your "Buddha-Nature"

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Podcast: [AI Buddhism University: The History of Japanese Buddhism](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ai-buddhism-university-the-history-of-japanese-buddhism-7833161)
Published: 2026-05-04T04:35:00+00:00
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Welcome to AI Buddhism University! 🪷 Today, we're diving into one of the most thrilling mysteries and philosophical paradoxes in Buddhist history: the birth of "Tathagatagarbha" (Buddha-Nature). Early Buddhism strictly taught the concept of "No-Self" (Anatman)—the idea that we don't have a fixed, eternal soul. But centuries later, Mahayana Buddhism suddenly started claiming, "Wait, actually... there is a pure, eternal Buddha hidden inside you!" Did Buddhism copy Hinduism and Yoga philosophy? Was this the Buddha's ultimate "marketing strategy" to help people overcome their fear of emptiness? Join Ren and En as they unravel the ancient texts, from the Pabhassara Sutta to the Lankavatara Sutta, and discuss the modern "Critical Buddhism" debate that is still shaking the academic world today! 📱 Chapters: 0:00 The Great Buddhist Paradox: "No-Self" vs. "The Inner Buddha" 2:15 The Original Seed: The Luminous Mind (Pabhassara Sutta) 5:30 The Ultimate Survival Strategy: "Marketing" to the Masses 8:45 The Modern Controversy: What is "Critical Buddhism"? 11:20 Outro & Apology 💬 Join the Discussion: What do you think about the concept of Buddha-Nature? Was it a brilliant teaching strategy or a departure from the Buddha's original message? Let us know in the comments below! And don't forget to drop your requests for future topics! 🔔 If you enjoyed this deep dive, please SUBSCRIBE and hit the LIKE button! 🏷 Hashtags (ハッシュタグ) #Buddhism #BuddhaNature #Mahayana #EasternPhilosophy #CriticalBuddhism #YogaPhilosophy #Mindfulness #BuddhistHistory #Zen #AIBuddhismUniversity 📚 References Aṅguttara Nikāya (Pabhassara Sutta) - The Pali source of the "Luminous Mind." Tathāgatagarbha Sūtra - Th…

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