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?

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