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What Is the Right Thing to Do? with Scott Tusa
What Is the Right Thing to Do? with Scott Tusa
What Is the Right Thing to Do? with Scott Tusa
Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Join Scott Tusa and Scott Snibbe as they explore ethical decision-making through Buddhist teachings and personal stories. Tune in for valuable insights.
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Episode Overview
- Exploring the complexities of making difficult decisions from a Buddhist perspective
- Personal experiences of divorce and leaving a monastic life
- Insights into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and ethical dilemmas
- Importance of cultivating equanimity in the face of conflict
- Discussion on the practice of equanimity meditation
I think there's a decent amount of us who are pretty sick of war and seeing suffering. But we're also sick of being forced into binaries all the time. Buddhism offers us a way out by opening to a way to look at interdependence and relationships, and to ask more questions than to have more answers, which can open into empathy.
Life often throws us into situations where making the 'right' choice feels nearly impossible. In this thought-provoking episode of 'A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment', Scott Snibbe sits down with Scott Tusa, a former Tibetan Buddhist monk turned meditation teacher and new father, to discuss some of life's toughest decisions.
From personal experiences like divorce and leaving monastic life to global issues such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, they dive deep into what it means to make ethical choices from a Buddhist perspective. How do you navigate life's crossroads when every option seems fraught with difficulty? Scott Tusa shares his journey of transformation, offering insights into how Buddhist teachings can guide us through moral quandaries.
The conversation is candid, heartfelt, and sprinkled with moments of light humor, making complex topics accessible and relatable. By the end of the episode, listeners will have gained a fresh perspective on handling life's challenges and a practical tool in equanimity meditation to cultivate compassion and understanding amidst adversity. Whether you're grappling with personal dilemmas or seeking broader ethical guidance, this episode offers a compassionate roadmap for navigating life's inevitable twists and turns.