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Series of thought-provoking talks on topics that affect culture and society.

Series of thought-provoking talks in which the speakers air their thinking on the trends, ideas, interests and passions that affect culture and society

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Four Thought: Series 2

Four Thought: Series 2: Episode 4: Jake Wallis Simons: Buddha vs Buddha

Jake Wallis Simons: Buddha vs Buddha

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Episode 4: Jake Wallis Simons: Buddha vs Buddha

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BBC Radio 4 - Four Thought, Series 2, Jake Wallis Simons: Buddha vs Buddha

Writer Jake Wallis Simons explains why he decided to abandon Buddhism.

Jake Wallis Simons describes how an ancient row within Tibetan Buddhism is causing a modern schism, and why it led him to give up Buddhism for good.

Writer Jake Wallis Simons describes how an ancient row within Tibetan Buddhism is causing a modern schism - and why it led him to give up Buddhism for good.

Recorded live at the RSA in London, Four Thought is unscripted, thought-provoking and entertaining, with a personal dimension.

Producer: Giles Edwards.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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