This week we speak with Gen-X Zen teacher Brad Warner, author of the newly released Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate. We talk a little bit about his book, which leads to a critique of what we might call “Popular Buddhism.” We then ask Brad about an article he wrote called, “Satori Porn”, where he argues that descriptions of enlightenment that make it sound like an experience just aren’t that helpful for students. Even so, at the end of the episode he tries his best to talk about enlightenment, while not describing it in terms of experience.
Episode Links:
Zen Wrapped In Karma Dipped in Chocolate ( http://bit.ly/ZZOxS )
Hardcore Zen ( http://amzn.to/1TOGnG7 )
Sit Down and Shut Up ( http://amzn.to/1TOGotw )
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