EP: 8 What We Discussed in This Episode

In this episode of The Majlis Show, Gautam Goenka, co-founder of The Junction Theatre Dubai and grandson of Dr. S.N. Goenka, proponent of Vipassana meditation shares his journey of self-discovery through Vipassana meditation. He explores how these teachings shaped his personal and professional life and how theatre plays a key role in his corporate career.

Gautam also sheds light on Short & Sweet, the world’s largest 10-minute play festival, and its influence on Dubai’s cultural scene. This episode blends mindfulness, creativity, and professional insights for a unique perspective on balancing passions with work.

(00:00) - Podcast Begins
(01:52) - Introduction
(03:28) - Childhood of Gautam Goenka
(04:15) - Memories with Dr. S.N. Goenka
(05:08) - Popular faces coming to visit Dr. S.N. Goenka
(07:08) - Vipassana Meditation: A Huge Movement
(07:37) - The Roots of Goenkas
(08:36) - The realisation of Gautam Goenka towards his grandfather Dr. S.N. Goenka
(11:46) - First experience of Vipassana on Gautam
(13:49) - What is Vipassana Meditation?
(17:50) - Mr. Gautam Goenka Stepping into Theatre
(19:56) - The Junction
(19:56) - Foundation of ‘The Junction’
(25:20) - The Junction caters to 190+ nationalities
(27:49) - The Foundation of Theatre Institute
(29:28) - ‘Short & Sweet’
(30:40) - The Other Side of Gautam Goenka
(31:27) - Role of Theatre in Corporate
(32:53) - Directing Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’
(34:00) - How to handle setbacks?
(36:13) - Importance of people in our life
(37:31) - Future of ‘The Junction Dubai’
(39:34) - Films?
(40:39) - The Reality of Social Media
(44:23) - Importance of reading in theatre?
(45:15) - What is Unique in Dubai?
(47:20) - Discussion Ends

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