Jul 22 2023

Selects: Nirvana: Not The Band

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Hinduism and Buddhism are closely related in a number of ways, including their vision of what comes after we exit this mortal coil. Learn about the religions' interesting interpretation of the state of existence outside space-time, in this classic episode.

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This episode explores the concept of Nirvana from a spiritual and philosophical perspective—not the band, but the actual state of enlightenment central to Buddhism and Hinduism. Chuck and Josh dive into the journey of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha, and explain how he developed the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path as a roadmap for achieving Nirvana and breaking free from the cycle of reincarnation. They also compare Buddhist Nirvana with the Hindu concept of Moksha, exploring how these two related religions differ in their paths to enlightenment, including the role of the caste system and karma in shaping one's spiritual progress.


Movies Discussed

Cobain: Montage of Heck
Cobain: Montage of Heck
2015 2h 12m
★ 7.6
"If you want to know more about Nirvana the band, watch the great documentary montage of Heck. — Chuck recommends the documentary film about Nirvana the band for listeners interested in learning more about the musical group." — Chuck
Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
2013
★ 7.6
"should I watch orange is a new black, or should I meditate for 8 hours? — Josh humorously suggests that meditating could be an alternative to watching Netflix shows like Orange Is the New Black." — Josh
Shōgun
Shōgun
2024 TV-MA
★ 8.4
"Discover FX's Showgun the official podcast available now. — Advertisement for FX's Shogun limited series and its official companion podcast during the episode."

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