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Tukdam

March 14, 2026 / 00:48

This episode discusses the concept of tukdam, a meditative state claimed by Tibetan monks where the body does not decay after clinical death. The hosts share their thoughts on the implications of this phenomenon, including the appearance of individuals in this state.

The conversation touches on the physical condition of a monk believed to be in tukdam, with humorous remarks about his discomfort and appearance. The hosts express amazement at the claims surrounding this state of being.

They also joke about the monk potentially still receiving social security payments, adding a light-hearted tone to the discussion. The hosts emphasize that they are not mocking the practice but rather find it fascinating.

TLDR

Hosts discuss tukdam, a meditative state of Tibetan monks, with humor and amazement.

Episode

0:48

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Tukdam. Some Tibetan monks are said to enter a state of tukam, a dead but not dead state of deep meditation where the

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body does not decay for weeks after clinical death. Well, so that guy's tukam right now.

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>> Oh, >> I mean this is crazy. And by the way, we're not insulting these people. This

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is brilliant and amazing and beautiful. It just it I mean he looks uncomfortable.

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>> He does not look >> He doesn't look comfortable. >> That shirt doesn't look tempered.

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>> Imagine how bad your would hurt. >> Oh, go to that picture on the left of

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it. This is mummified and toukd. >> Wow. Can you zoom in? The Buddhists claim this guy's in Tukum, but

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>> still. >> Yeah. >> Well, they think he's not dead still.

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>> Yeah, they claim that >> they're collecting his social security.

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That's why. >> No, he's still getting the payments. He's alive. He's just in Tukum right

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now. >> Yeah. >> Just cashing government checks. No, no, no. He's He's in there. He's there.

Episode Highlights

The Monk's Condition
Discussion about a monk believed to be in tukdam, raising questions about his state.
“They think he’s not dead still.”
@ 00m 32s
March 14, 2026

Episode Quotes

This is brilliant and amazing and beautiful.
Tukdam
Wow. Can you zoom in?
Tukdam
He’s alive. He’s just in Tukum right now.
Tukdam

Key Moments

Uncomfortable Appearance00:13
Mummified Monk00:25
Social Security Joke00:34