In my first-ever uncut, unedited, unaltered episode I pursue the present with Tasshin Fogleman. You can follow Tasshin on twitter @tasshinfogleman and read his writing on his website Tasshin.com
This is the first episode I’ve ever done with no notes or preparation. I challenged James Stuber to do a video that was more difficult for him than usual which he completed on his youtube channel. I loved seeing James tackle this, and decided to do the same in this most fitting of contexts. It was an interesting challenge, and it was deeply rewarding for me and, I hope, very entertaining for Tasshin.
In this episode we cover:
* The phenomenology of meditation
* The practice of interviewing
* What was it like to be at a monastic academy
* How does Buddhism need to adapt to modern problems?
* Why might Buddhists need a teacher? What’s wrong with solo practice?
* How does someone find a mentor?
* What can someone do to have a better relationship with the sexuality?
* How should one think of sexual desire from a Buddhist perspective?
* Does the ultimate success of Buddhism mean the annihilation of the human species?
* Tasshin responds to @teddyraccovelt’s claim that suffering is required for a human, meaningful life
* How does one approach the concept of productivity in a way that is more humane and less dehumanizing?
