Noah Levine
Noah Levine
Going Against the Stream with Noah Levine
Going Against the Stream with Noah Levine
Going Against the Stream with Noah Levine
Tuesday 1st February 2022
Noah Levine discusses the Buddhist path that challenges human instincts, focusing on community connection and mindfulness practices.
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Get the buttons here!Embracing the Unconventional: Noah Levine on the Buddhist Path
If you woke up to that and no longer suffered from self-centeredness and understood the nature of your mind and everyone else's mind and the self-centered human condition, that's not your fault.
Ever wondered why we instinctively shy away from discomfort and cling to pleasure? In this episode of 'Against The Stream', Noah Levine dives deep into the Buddhist philosophy that challenges these natural human instincts. The Buddha's teachings, described as counter-instinctual, guide us to resist our urges to avoid pain and grasp at joy. Instead, they encourage a path of mindfulness, renunciation, and ethical behavior that goes 'against the stream' of ordinary consciousness.
Noah Levine, a seasoned author and founder of this American Buddhist lineage, unpacks these profound concepts with clarity and compassion. He shares how the Buddha, despite knowing the difficulty of this path, decided to offer it to anyone willing to follow. This episode also highlights the importance of community in Buddhist practice. Levine encourages listeners to connect with one another, moving beyond superficial greetings to foster deeper bonds.
He also explores what happens after enlightenment, including the ego's tricky tendency to monetize spiritual awakening. Teaching mindfulness comes with its own set of challenges, and Levine doesn't shy away from discussing these. He guides listeners through a meditation practice, emphasizing compassion and non-attachment. By examining the nature of the mind and our self-centered tendencies, Levine offers insights that are both enlightening and practical.
If you're curious about how to live a life that truly goes against the grain, this episode is a must-listen.