Joe Rogan, a well-known UFC commentator, is one of the most influential figures in the world of combat sports. Despite not being a fighter himself, his podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience, has a massive global following with millions of views per episode. Rogan is also known for discussing sensitive and controversial topics. In a recent episode of his podcast, Rogan sat down with stand-up comic, writer, and actor Sam Tallent to talk about the recent controversy surrounding the Dalai Lama. During the podcast episode, Rogan and Tallent discussed the recent controversy surrounding a video of the Dalai Lama kissing a child.
The video has attracted a lot of attention, given that the Dalai Lama is the foremost spiritual leader of the Gelug or “Yellow Hat” school of Tibetan Buddhism.
The current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is the 14th and lives in exile as a refugee in India. The Tibetan people give the title of Dalai Lama. Moreover, it is the newest and most dominant of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism.
While Joe Rogan may not be a fighter himself, his influence in the world of combat sports cannot be denied. With his massive following and willingness to tackle sensitive and controversial topics, Rogan continues to be a prominent figure in the public eye.
His recent discussion of the Dalai Lama controversy on his podcast with Sam Tallent has shed light on the issue and sparked further discussion and debate.
Joe Rogan weighs in on the Dalai Lama controversy
During a recent podcast episode, stand-up comedians Joe Rogan and Sam Tallent discussed their opinions on the controversy surrounding the Dalai Lama.
Rogan expressed that he found the video of the Dalai Lama kissing a child to be disturbing, comparing it to a hypothetical situation where ‘dad’s friend who doesn’t get laid anymore doesn’t have a video of him kissing kids like Dalai Lama does’.
“Don’t tell a kid to suck your tongue. Seems like there should be jail time for something like that,” Rogan said.
Rogan’s comments reflect the concerns that many people have raised regarding the appropriateness of the Dalai Lama’s actions.
He said, “Yeah. Hey, dude. How about don’t do that? Quit smooching the kids in general”
The discussion between Rogan and Tallent also touched on another controversial statement made by the Dalai Lama in the past. Tallent mentioned that the Dalai Lama had once said that “we should keep Europe to Europeans” due to the large number of refugees coming over.
Tallent suggested that the Dalai Lama should simply let children sit on his lap without doing anything more. These comments highlight the complex and often contradictory views that the Dalai Lama holds on various issues, and the challenges that come with navigating such sensitive topics.
Joe Rogan’s problem with Dalai Lama
During a podcast episode with Tristan Harris, Joe Rogan shared his skepticism towards the Dalai Lama. The discussion initially centered around subsistence living, but the conversation took a turn when they stumbled upon a quote from the spiritual leader. Rogan expressed his doubts about the authenticity of the Dalai Lama.
He said, “Yeah but I don’t buy that guy. You know, that guy, he is an interesting case.”
Rogan’s reasons for his disbelief in the Dalai Lama include the fact that he is chosen and does not engage in sexual activity.
He also found it strange that the Dalai Lama wears the same outfit every day. These comments reflect the complexity of the relationship between spirituality and modern society, and the challenges that come with reconciling traditional beliefs with contemporary norms.
