Scott Snibbe
Scott Snibbe
How Things Exist: Emptiness, Dependent Origination, and your Smartphone #37 [rebroadcast]
How Things Exist: Emptiness, Dependent Origination, and your Smartphone #37 [rebroadcast]
How Things Exist: Emptiness, Dependent Origination, and your Smartphone #37 [rebroadcast]
Tuesday 11th March 2025
Explore the Buddhist concept of emptiness through your smartphone in this engaging episode of 'A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment'.
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Episode Overview
- Understand the Buddhist concept of emptiness through everyday objects.
- Explore how breaking down objects into parts reveals interconnectedness.
- Learn how this understanding can lead to greater happiness and compassion.
- Use meditation techniques to experience these concepts directly.
- Question your own sense of self and reality.
Reality is not an illusion, but illusory.
Have you ever wondered about the true nature of reality? In this episode of 'A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment', host Scott Snibbe dives into the Buddhist concept of emptiness and dependent origination using an everyday object we all know and love - the smartphone. This episode is the first in a seven-part series that explores how things exist, breaking down complex Buddhist philosophies into understandable and relatable concepts.
Scott starts by explaining how objects, including our smartphones, are not as solid and independent as they seem. By analysing their parts, causes, and conditions, he shows how everything is interconnected and dependent on various factors. This isn't just an intellectual exercise; it's a way to transform our understanding of the world and our place in it. Scott also touches on how this deeper understanding can lead to greater happiness and compassion.
He uses light humour and relatable examples to make these profound concepts accessible. If you've ever felt attached to your phone or wondered about the nature of existence, this episode offers a fresh perspective. By the end, you'll be questioning not just your phone but your own sense of self and reality. So, why not take a step towards a happier, more connected life? Give this episode a listen and see how it changes your view of the world.