EPISODE · Mar 7, 2022 · 48 MIN
The story of a burning monk
from LOL ADULTHOOD · host Reem Ikram and Michael Guynn
This week, Michael tells Reem the story of Thích Quảng Đức, a Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monk who burned himself to death in protest against the South Vietnamese government. Conversation focal points include the process of mindfulness, the concept of samadhi. Samadhi defined means a state of intense concentration achieved through meditation. In Hindu yoga this is regarded as the final stage, at which union with the divine is reached (before or at death).Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram or Tik Tok @loladulthood. ALSO, help us grow our podcast! We'd love to dedicate more time in creating content for you, but due to the chaos that is adulting, it is rather difficult. If you would like to support us on our podcast journey, make sure to share, subscribe and check out the link down below.References:The Story Behind The Burning MonkVideo footageSupport the show
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This week, Michael tells Reem the story of Thích Quảng Đức, a Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monk who burned himself to death in protest against the South Vietnamese government. Conversation focal points include the process of mindfulness, the concept of samadhi. Samadhi defined means a state of intense concentration achieved through meditation. In Hindu yoga this is regarded as the final stage, at which union with the divine is reached (before or at death). Have an idea for our next discuss...
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