Noah Levine
Noah Levine
Becoming with Noah Levine
Becoming with Noah Levine
Becoming with Noah Levine
Monday 28th July 2025
Join Noah Levine as he delves into the Buddhist concept of 'becoming' and the path to enlightenment through mindfulness and meditation.
83 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Explore the delusion of happiness through external achievements.
- Understand the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path.
- Reflect on non-self and compassion in Buddhist practice.
- Practice generosity as part of spiritual growth.
- Engage with the Sangha community for support.
Together, may we create a positive change on this planet.
In this episode of the podcast, Noah Levine, founder of Against The Stream and Refuge Recovery, invites listeners to explore the concept of 'becoming' as understood in Buddhism. Levine begins the discussion by highlighting the common delusion in our minds that happiness is contingent upon achieving external goals or becoming something else. Contrary to this belief, Buddhism teaches that true happiness lies in the realization of Nirvana, enlightenment, wisdom, and compassion.
Throughout the episode, Levine emphasizes the importance of meditation and mindfulness in uncovering wisdom and experiencing enlightenment. He encourages listeners to reflect on their own tendencies and the stories their minds tell them about happiness. By practicing introspection and mindfulness, one can begin to see clearly how much of our unhappiness is self-inflicted and unnecessary. Levine delves into key Buddhist teachings such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, as well as the concept of dependent origination.
He explains how our ignorant state of mind leads to unnecessary suffering and how meditation can help resolve this ignorance. In addition to discussing philosophical concepts, Levine touches upon practical aspects of Buddhist practice, such as non-attachment, compassion, and non-self. He stresses the importance of practicing generosity as part of spiritual growth and breaking self-centered tendencies. Listeners are encouraged to connect with the Sangha community and participate in 'off the cushion' engagement activities to support their journey.
Levine concludes the episode with a call to practice generosity and share goodness with all beings, promoting positive change on the planet. This episode serves as a profound exploration of Buddhist philosophy, offering insights and practical guidance for those seeking spiritual growth and enlightenment.