Embracing Surprise
Stephen Batchelor discusses the importance of surprise and wonder in spirituality, challenging orthodox beliefs and emphasizing the need to be unsettled. He explores how non-Buddhist traditions like Martin Buber's "Eye and Thou" and Gabriel Marcel's work have influenced his understanding. The interplay between wonder, surprise, and action is highlighted as a central aspect of secular Buddhism.In this clip
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On Being with Krista Tippett
[Unedited] Stephen Batchelor with Krista Tippett 2018
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Is Buddhism a secular philosophy as discussed in the episode \[Unedited] Stephen Batchelor with Krista Tippett 2018 and the clip The Buddha's Secular Outlook