The Whole of Life

Sam speaks with Christopher Titmuss, a senior Dharma teacher, former Theravada Buddhist monk, and author. They discuss Christopher’s background, including his extensive travels and the “immortal words'' that inspired his Buddhist ordination; Christopher’s encounters with various teachers across the East; the differences between goal-oriented and direct approaches to awakening; difficulties with the term “atheism”; the need for secular alternatives to some useful elements of religion; embracing vs. disidentifying with discursive thought; liabilities associated with guru-centered spiritual communities; and other topics.