Title

Tolkien and Buddhist Influences: Thoughts and Perspectives

Authors

Brad Eden, Valparaiso UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Summer 2015

Journal Title

Cosmos and Logos Journal

Abstract

Dr. Eden explores the unusual connections between Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and Buddhism. While Christian imagery is normally addressed in Tolkien’s work, Dr. Eden suggests that Tolkien himself was influenced by Eastern philosophy and imparted some of this wisdom within his famous text.

Recommended Citation

Eden, Brad, "Tolkien and Buddhist Influences: Thoughts and Perspectives" (2015). Library Faculty Publications. 44.
https://scholar.valpo.edu/ccls_fac_pub/44