The Naked Monk
The Naked Monk exposes traditional Buddhism to the scrutiny of modern life. Having experienced its traditional forms in depth, we critique it from the inside out, striving to break through the ancient crust of tradition and make plain the Buddha's intention. http://www.thenakedmonk.com
- Update frequency
- every 22 days
- Episodes
- 7
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2014
Episode 7 — Vincent Horn
Stephen Schettini speaks with Vincent Horn about his mission/koan: "the fusion of nascent technology and contemplative wisdom," about the convergence of various strands of Buddhism and modernity, and…
Sat 11 Jan 2014
Episode 6 — Martine Batchelor
Stephen Schettini speaks with Martine Batchelor about how her youthful anarchism was disrupted by Buddhism, about her teaching style and how much she’s learned from her students, about the different …
Sun 03 Nov 2013
Episode 5 — Martin Aylward: Does Buddhism Matter?
Stephen Schettini speaks with Martin Aylward about the pragmatic side of Buddhism, as opposed to its ideas or beliefs. They compare Buddhism with other contemplative traditions and ask whether contem…
Sun 27 Oct 2013
Episode 4 — Ken McLeod: Does Buddhism Matter?
Stephen Schettini speaks with Ken McLeod about inner demons and bliss, about truth about whether Buddhism is unique and especially what would happen to society if its citizens were to see through the…
Sat 21 Sep 2013
Episode 3 — Ted Meissner: Does Buddhism Matter?
Stephen Schettini speaks with Ted Meissner about Ted’s experience at a Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction workshop with Jon Kabat-Zinn, his commitment as a practicing Buddhist — notwithstanding his …
Sat 17 Aug 2013
Episode 2 — David Webster: Does Buddhism Matter?
Stephen Schettini speaks with David Webster about Buddhism Light and speculates on its long-term influence on society at large. They consider what the ancestral Western religions would look like toda…
Fri 26 Jul 2013
Episode 1 — Stephen Batchelor: Does Buddhism Matter?
Stephen Schettini speaks with Stephen Batchelor about why we should or shouldn't call ourselves Buddhists, about the mainstreaming of mindfulness, about his recasting of the Four Truths into the Four…
Fri 12 Jul 2013
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