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The Man Who Woke up the Buddha

The Man Who Woke Up the Buddha is an episodic novel about the (mis)adventures of a guy named Sid who wakes up from a stroke and realizes he"s the Buddha—even though he knows next to nothing about Buddhism. It tells the story of Sid’s life as he, his family, friends—and the historic Buddha himself—deal with his terminal illness and irreverent (newly-discovered) Buddha nature. davidblistein.substack.com

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6:08

S2/Ep. 1: Sid Gets His Ducks in a Row. (podcast)

The Man Who Woke up the Buddha ·

2025/07/24

Welcome to the first episode of Season Two, in which Sid continues to deconstruct traditional spiritual assumptions—and, at times, everyday common sense—as he waits at the duck pond for Di to pick him up to go to his second surgery. Click here to read this episode.Return to Podcast Episode #1. Get full access to Fields of Vision at davidblistein.substack.com/subscribe

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5:06

The Bugs Bunny Sutra (Redux)

The Man Who Woke up the Buddha ·

2025/07/12

This is the last summer re-run before we return to The Man Who Woke up the Buddha—the ongoing (mis)adventures of an ordinary businessman named Sid, who has realized that he is the Buddha, and the Buddha, who has realized he has to find a way to manifest his evolving truth in this, his latest and strangest incarnation. With all due respect to Sid and the Buddha, the following post is easily the most spiritual, esoteric, wise, profound, and irreverent as anything I’ve had the honor of writing. I owe

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7:03

The Wit and Wisdom of Neurotransmitters. (Redux)

The Man Who Woke up the Buddha ·

2025/07/05

This piece is based on a chapter of a book I wrote called David’s Inferno that was published more than a decade ago. In addition to personal stories, it includes information about the science of mental health, prescription drugs, alternative medicine, and therapies; as well as reflections on depression’s impact on relationships, spirituality, and creativity—which is the subject of this essay. Get full access to Fields of Vision at davidblistein.substack.com/subscribe

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6:48

Swoopers, Bashers, & Leaf Rakers. (Redux)

The Man Who Woke up the Buddha ·

2025/06/27

Kurt Vonnegut said there are two types of writers: Swoopers, who dive in, get it all down, and then go back and painstakingly fix whatever doesn’t work; and Bashers, who go slowly, trying to get it right, one sentence at a time.I’ve worked both ways. But, for longer pieces, I’m primarily a Leaf Raker—from the research phase to the final draft.I discovered this when we lived in a house in the country with two large fields. One was so rocky it barely needed mowing. The other was larger and wide open;

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3:43

How I Learned to Write (Redux.)

The Man Who Woke up the Buddha ·

2025/06/20

My father Elmer—a rather odd moniker for a Jewish kid from Pawtucket, Rhode Island—taught Shakespeare at Brown University for almost 40 years. He taught me the crucial difference between what I thought my words were saying and what they actually said. In the former, writers really only listen to themselves, leaving the reader to watch from a distance as phrases and sentences careen unchallenged around the writer’s brain, trapped in self-referential loops. In the latter, the writer listens along with

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12:04

Ep. 18: Sid Receives a Special Blessing. (podcast)

The Man Who Woke up the Buddha ·

2025/06/14

The thrilling conclusion to Season 1 of The Man Who Woke up the Buddha, where we learn what just bumped into Sid, where to find dinosaurs, why it’s probably not a good idea to talk to strangers, and the esoteric wisdom of Raggedy Ann. Get full access to Fields of Vision at davidblistein.substack.com/subscribe

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12:04

Ep. 18: Sid Receives a Special Blessing.

The Man Who Woke up the Buddha ·

2025/06/14

The thrilling conclusion to Season 1 of The Man Who Woke up the Buddha, where we learn what just bumped into Sid, where to find dinosaurs, why it’s probably not a good idea to talk to strangers, and the esoteric wisdom of Raggedy Ann. Get full access to Fields of Vision at davidblistein.substack.com/subscribe

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16:03

Ep. 17: Sid and the Buddha Don't Do Yoga. (podcast)

The Man Who Woke up the Buddha ·

2025/06/07

Sid continues his peace-is-every-step practice in spite of the unexpected obstacles that fate puts in his way, particularly an alluring yoga teacher who triggers a brief present-life regression, and an overwhelming desire for a cinnamon scone. Get full access to Fields of Vision at davidblistein.substack.com/subscribe

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16:03

Episode 17: Sid and the Buddha Don't Do Yoga. (podcast)

The Man Who Woke up the Buddha ·

2025/06/07

Peace Is Every Other Step. Part 3 of 4. Sid continues his peace-is-every-step practice in spite of the unexpected obstacles that fate puts in his way, particularly an alluring yoga teacher who triggers a brief present-life regression, and an overwhelming desire for a cinnamon scone. Get full access to Fields of Vision at davidblistein.substack.com/subscribe

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14:51

Episode 16: Sid Avoids Getting Tied up in Knots....

The Man Who Woke up the Buddha ·

2025/06/06

(Peace Is Every Other Step. Part 2 of 4.) Sid, suddenly feeling abandoned by the Buddha, decides to try "peace is every step." After a minor mishap he ends up in a hardware store where he contemplates the uses of rope with a famous Inquisitor. Get full access to Fields of Vision at davidblistein.substack.com/subscribe

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16:16

Ep. 15: Sid and the Buddha Have some Great Realizations.

The Man Who Woke up the Buddha ·

2025/06/02

While doing research at the local library, Sid and the Buddha discover that they aren't given credit for many of the books they wrote; are almost run over by a oblivious teenager pushing a cart full of books; try to determine the difference between "Idiots" and "Dummies"; and eventually deconstruct and reconstruct four the famous Eight Realizations. Get full access to Fields of Vision at davidblistein.substack.com/subscribe

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11:05

Ep. 14: Sid and the Buddha Deconstruct the Dharma.

The Man Who Woke up the Buddha ·

2025/06/02

Sid tells Marcus about his trip to the cancer center as they walk to the store early one morning to get coffee, apple cider donuts, and the morning paper. There, Sid, with more than a little help from the Buddha, gives his own revisionist perspective on the formerly famous Four Noble Truths. Get full access to Fields of Vision at davidblistein.substack.com/subscribe

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14:51

Ep. 16: Sid Avoids Getting Tied up in Knots. (podcast)

The Man Who Woke up the Buddha ·

2025/05/31

Sid, suddenly feeling abandoned by the Buddha, decides to try "peace is every step." After a minor mishap he ends up in a hardware store where he contemplates the uses of rope with a famous Inquisitor. Get full access to Fields of Vision at davidblistein.substack.com/subscribe

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16:16

Ep. 15: Sid and the Buddha Have Some Really Great...

The Man Who Woke up the Buddha ·

2025/05/24

While doing research at the local library, Sid and the Buddha discover that they haven't been given credit for many of the books they wrote; are almost run over by an oblivious teenager pushing a cart full of books; try to determine the difference between "Idiots" and "Dummies"; and eventually deconstruct and reconstruct four of the famous Eight Realizations. Get full access to Fields of Vision at davidblistein.substack.com/subscribe

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11:05

Ep. 14: Sid and the Buddha Deconstruct the Dharma....

The Man Who Woke up the Buddha ·

2025/05/17

Early one morning, Marcus and Sid walked to the general store to get the paper, coffee, and cider donuts. After finishing the obituaries, Sid and the Buddha collaborated on updating the Four Noble Truths. Get full access to Fields of Vision at davidblistein.substack.com/subscribe

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14:10

Ep. 13: Sid Learns That Some Things Aren't Jokes.

The Man Who Woke up the Buddha ·

2025/05/14

Things get a little wild in the MRI machine when Sid passes out, leaving the Buddha to deal with Adolph Hitler's revisionist spiritual history. Get full access to Fields of Vision at davidblistein.substack.com/subscribe

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14:10

Ep. 13: Sid Learns that Some Things Aren't Jokes....

The Man Who Woke up the Buddha ·

2025/05/10

Things get a little wild in the MRI machine at the midwest cancer center when Sid passed out, leaving the Buddha alone with one of the most murderous dictators in history. Get full access to Fields of Vision at davidblistein.substack.com/subscribe

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10:59

Ep. 12: Sid and the Buddha Meet a Real Bodhisattva....

The Man Who Woke up the Buddha ·

2025/05/03

After wandering aimlessly around the atrium of the cancer center, admiring the art and architecture, Sid is inexorably drawn to the information desk, where a Bodhisattva in the guise of a volunteer helps guide him in more ways than one. Even the Buddha is impressed with her compassionate nature. Get full access to Fields of Vision at davidblistein.substack.com/subscribe

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11:47

Ep. 11: Sid and the Buddha Pay It Forward. (podcast)

The Man Who Woke up the Buddha ·

2025/04/27

In this week’s episode of The Man Who Woke up the Buddha, Sid learns more than anyone needs to know about golf balls, testicles, and tumors He's then joined by LJ, a "park person" who shares his theories of life and marketing and gives Sid news about the latest overdose in town. He, Sid, and the Buddha shake their collective heads philosophically and speculate on how the person will reincarnate. Get full access to Fields of Vision at davidblistein.substack.com/subscribe

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13:13

Ep. 10: Sid and the Buddha Play Doctor. (podcast)

The Man Who Woke up the Buddha ·

2025/04/20

Sid, Di, and the oncologist discuss his rare cancer anaplastic ependymoma, as well as the technicalities of road biking including a ride in Vermont called L.A.M.B. which features more than 10,000 feet of climbing over 112 miles. The Buddha provides color commentary while musing on the cycles of life and death. Get full access to Fields of Vision at davidblistein.substack.com/subscribe

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