An Exploration of Dharma by Dr.Nicholas Sutton

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  • Catch the live-recorded session of Dr Sutton, a leading Hindu scholar and Director for CE Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, as well as a long-time supporter and trustee of Go Dharmic.
    He has co-authored three books with Go Dharmic founder, Hanuman Dass, including the newly released “Moving Mountains - A Guide to the Hanuman Chalisa.” Dr. Sutton also helped formulate GD’s eight central principles, based on ancient Indian teachings. This enriching seminar ignites curiosity and sparks meaningful conversations! Embrace knowledge, and be part of a community passionate about an in-depth exploration of the concept of 'Dharma'. Dr. Sutton’s talk is perfect for gaining a deeper understanding of the concept of 'Dharma'.
    Dr Sutton obtained his BA Degree with First Class Honours from the Department of Theology at the University of Birmingham in 1991. He gained his Ph.D. from Lancaster University in 1995, submitting a doctoral thesis on the religious teachings of the Mahabharata.
    From 1995 to 2001, Dr Sutton was a Full-Time Lecturer in Eastern Religions at Edge Hill University College followed by a teaching position in Religious Studies for the Open University, and in Hinduism for the University of Nottingham.
    Dr Sutton has contributed several articles on the Hindu tradition to academic journals, as well as chapters in edited books. In 2000, his extensive work on epic theology entitled ‘Religious Doctrines in the Mahabharata’ was published by Motilal Benarsidass in Delhi. In 2019, his new translation of the Bhagavad Gita was published by the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies Mandala Publishing Series.
    His work has also brought him into close contact with the Hindu communities in the North of England where he worked with Preston College and the local temples in organising courses of study in Hindu scripture and Hindu religious practice.
    He is a dedicated teacher with decades of experience in making sometimes confusing traditions relevant. He has created over a dozen online courses and is working on many more. He has written translations and commentary on Bhagavad Gītā and the Yoga Sūtra. Nick received his PhD from Lancaster University (1995). His thesis was on the religious teachings of the Mahabharata.

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