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055 - Why an Italian Zoomer Converted to Buddhism
Manage episode 405932772 series 3425702
Why an Italian Zoomer Converted to Buddhism
This is the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast and this week I interview Theravada Buddhism practitioner, Angelo. Originating from Italy, Angelo narrates his transition from Catholicism to embracing Theravada Buddhism, discussing its practices, impact on morality, and viewpoints on gender roles, compared to Nichiren Buddhism and Westernized versions of the faith. The conversation extends to Angelo's critical view on abortion, political, and social concerns through a Buddhist lens. I address Buddhism's nuanced relationship with modern ideologies, debating its non-alignment with fixed political beliefs and detailing its influence on topics like immigration in Italy. It contrasts the allure of Buddhism in the West, its empirical approach through karma, and the vibrant Buddhist community across Italy, enriched by diverse practices and historical ties, including those to Julius Evola. The dialogue concludes by underscoring the importance of exploration and learning in understanding Buddhism's role in contemporary society and personal growth.
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Italian Roots
02:48 Why Buddhism?
08:19 Nichiren Buddhism
20:44 Theravada Buddhism
24:40 Buddhism in the West
34:03 Greek Influence on Buddhism
39:04 Greco-Bactrian Hellenistic Art
53:20 Mahayana Buddhist Influence on Gnosticism
01:01:29 Pali Language
01:07:41 Forest Monks
01:11:23 Interrupt Myself
01:11:47 City Monks
01:17:38 Moinkas in the greater community
01:21:53 Buddhism in Daily Life
01:23:02 Western VS Traditional Buddhist Practices
01:25:44 Abortion in Buddhism
01:29:05 Dharma as Politics
01:36:44 Italy and Immigration
01:48:02 Global Influence of Buddhism
01:57:25 Julius Evola
Discord:
https://discord.gg/KhJgpMj6Jj
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/IllegitimateScholar
Audio Podcast:
https://pod.link/1650280020
Twitter.com:
https://twitter.com/ill_scholar
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRH77S0fVLmAZU4xLnAxuvw
Chapters
1. 055 (00:00:00)
2. Introduction (00:00:02)
3. Exploring Angelo's Italian Roots and Buddhist Identity (00:00:35)
4. Why Buddhism? (00:02:48)
5. Nichiren Buddhism (00:08:19)
6. Theravada Buddhism (00:20:44)
7. Buddhism in the West (00:24:40)
8. Greek Influence on Buddhism (00:34:03)
9. Greco-Bactrian Hellenistic Art (00:39:04)
10. Mahayana Buddhist Influence on Gnosticism (00:53:20)
11. Pali Language (01:01:29)
12. Forest Monks (01:07:41)
13. Interrupt Myself (01:11:23)
14. City Monks (01:11:47)
15. Moinkas in the greater community (01:17:38)
16. Buddhism in Daily Life (01:21:53)
17. Western VS Traditional Buddhist Practices (01:23:02)
18. Abortion in Buddhism (01:25:44)
19. Dharma as Politics (01:29:05)
20. Italy and Immigration (01:36:44)
21. Global Influence of Buddhism (01:48:02)
22. Julius Evola (01:57:25)
94 episodes
Manage episode 405932772 series 3425702
Why an Italian Zoomer Converted to Buddhism
This is the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast and this week I interview Theravada Buddhism practitioner, Angelo. Originating from Italy, Angelo narrates his transition from Catholicism to embracing Theravada Buddhism, discussing its practices, impact on morality, and viewpoints on gender roles, compared to Nichiren Buddhism and Westernized versions of the faith. The conversation extends to Angelo's critical view on abortion, political, and social concerns through a Buddhist lens. I address Buddhism's nuanced relationship with modern ideologies, debating its non-alignment with fixed political beliefs and detailing its influence on topics like immigration in Italy. It contrasts the allure of Buddhism in the West, its empirical approach through karma, and the vibrant Buddhist community across Italy, enriched by diverse practices and historical ties, including those to Julius Evola. The dialogue concludes by underscoring the importance of exploration and learning in understanding Buddhism's role in contemporary society and personal growth.
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Italian Roots
02:48 Why Buddhism?
08:19 Nichiren Buddhism
20:44 Theravada Buddhism
24:40 Buddhism in the West
34:03 Greek Influence on Buddhism
39:04 Greco-Bactrian Hellenistic Art
53:20 Mahayana Buddhist Influence on Gnosticism
01:01:29 Pali Language
01:07:41 Forest Monks
01:11:23 Interrupt Myself
01:11:47 City Monks
01:17:38 Moinkas in the greater community
01:21:53 Buddhism in Daily Life
01:23:02 Western VS Traditional Buddhist Practices
01:25:44 Abortion in Buddhism
01:29:05 Dharma as Politics
01:36:44 Italy and Immigration
01:48:02 Global Influence of Buddhism
01:57:25 Julius Evola
Discord:
https://discord.gg/KhJgpMj6Jj
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/IllegitimateScholar
Audio Podcast:
https://pod.link/1650280020
Twitter.com:
https://twitter.com/ill_scholar
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRH77S0fVLmAZU4xLnAxuvw
Chapters
1. 055 (00:00:00)
2. Introduction (00:00:02)
3. Exploring Angelo's Italian Roots and Buddhist Identity (00:00:35)
4. Why Buddhism? (00:02:48)
5. Nichiren Buddhism (00:08:19)
6. Theravada Buddhism (00:20:44)
7. Buddhism in the West (00:24:40)
8. Greek Influence on Buddhism (00:34:03)
9. Greco-Bactrian Hellenistic Art (00:39:04)
10. Mahayana Buddhist Influence on Gnosticism (00:53:20)
11. Pali Language (01:01:29)
12. Forest Monks (01:07:41)
13. Interrupt Myself (01:11:23)
14. City Monks (01:11:47)
15. Moinkas in the greater community (01:17:38)
16. Buddhism in Daily Life (01:21:53)
17. Western VS Traditional Buddhist Practices (01:23:02)
18. Abortion in Buddhism (01:25:44)
19. Dharma as Politics (01:29:05)
20. Italy and Immigration (01:36:44)
21. Global Influence of Buddhism (01:48:02)
22. Julius Evola (01:57:25)
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