Lecture Videos

Buddhism

Buddhism for Beginners

Learn about the life of Buddha, who he was and the life he lived. Discover basic Buddhist concepts and uncover the path to Enlightenment. Learn about the Eight-fold path, the Middle Way, the Four Noble Truths and how to reach Nirvana.
Christianity

The Holy Land Revealed

Three faiths hold this land as sacred. Learn the dramatic history and impact of Israel in shaping important world faiths.

2025: Lecture Schedule

January 4 – 28, 2025 Viking Sky
October 4 – 28, 2025 TBD
January 4 – 29, 2026 TBD

 

News and Travel

February 28, 2025

Allegory of the Cave

A thin, hand sewn, shallow keeled raft, cobbled with long beams of bamboo, glides along, skimming the surface of a river of glass in the stillness of perpetual night. It’s nearing sunset outside, but inside Nam Lod Cave in northern Thailand, the darkness is absolute and unchanging, as it has been for millions of years.