To Stare Back At It

George Haas is one of the most respected dharma teachers in the world, integrating attachment repair and meditation to support people in living more meaningful lives. Surviving abuse, trauma, addiction, abandonment and tragedy, his take on life is unique and inspiring. Not only that, he is an acclaimed artist whose art is featured at the MOMA, the Hammer Museum and the Library of Congress. In this episode, Rabbi Iggy and George talk about survival, AIDS-era New York City, photography, art, spirituality, Buddhism, Queerness. They also talk about his latest book, the Lower Manhattan Dormitory Effect. If you’re looking to hear about how Buddhism and meditation can support people who are recovering from addiction, then this episode is for you. Also, if you've ever wanted to know what spiritual leaders talk about then when they hang out, then you’ll want to check out this episode!