This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal and Stephen Batchelor on 2025.07.29 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA.

Stephen Batchelor and Gil Fronsdal will meet for a conversation to explore the themes of Stephen’s upcoming book, "Buddha, Socrates, and Us: Ethical Living in Uncertain Times". Their discussion will reflect on how the ethical inquiries of the Buddha and Socrates—two figures separated by time and tradition—can speak to the challenges of living thoughtfully and responsibly today.

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