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A new revolution in Buddhism.In addition to the three historic turnings attributed to Buddha, there have also been three evolutionary turnings that Buddhism has undergone. The first evolutionary turning, Theravadan Buddhism, is based on the realizations of Gautama Buddha himself, who illuminated the path of nirvana (the end of misery). The second turning, Mayahana Buddhism, stressed that “nirvana and samsara are not two.” The third turning, Vajrayana Buddhism, added an exquisite set of practices for realizing our true nature.It has been over a thousand years since the last major evolution of Buddhism. Since that time we have witnessed astonishing advancements in science, art, psychology, technology, governance, values, cultural attitudes, and almost every other facet of our lives. These developments have utterly transformed our humanity, redefining our very sense of self in radical ways, and have brought a dramatic increase of freedom and material abundance to the world at large.Buddhism, it would seem, may now be ripe for yet another turning of the wheel.In The Fourth Turning: Exploring the Future of Buddhism, Ken Wilber suggests a practical but profound way forward for the Buddhist tradition. Ken is joined by renowned Buddhist teachers Diane Musho Hamilton, Doshin Michael Roshi, Patrick Sweeney, and Andrew Holecek, who have been working with their respective communities to unpack this new teaching and explore the practices and possibilities that a Fourth Turning of Buddhism offers.The Fourth Turning media program features in-depth explorations of the evolution of Buddhism, while offering a powerful and comprehensive guide for enlightened living in the 21st century. Join Ken Wilber and renowned Buddhist teachers Diane Musho Hamilton, Doshin Michael Roshi, Patrick Sweeney, and Andrew Holecek, all of whom have been working with their respective communities to explore this powerful new teaching and unpack a new approach to spiritual practice in the 21st century.Duration –  21 hours 20 minuteshttp://fourthturningbuddhism.com/https://vimeo.com/ondemand/fourthturning/85193408