Insight into What?, Practices of a Bodhisattva #29Insight into What?, Practices of a Bodhisattva #29
The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast
So called insight meditation practices are perhaps the most widely diffused in the west, in terms of what people think of as buddhism. today we'll expand our view and understand something of value when it comes to the nature and meaning of the next...
22:24•4 Dec 2022
Finding Clarity: Insight Meditation and Compassion in Recovery
“We can use the addiction mechanism to train ourselves into compassion, mindfulness, self-compassion, and this is a level of insight and awareness and mind training that really corresponds scientifically, but also corresponds to the dharma in a super, super cool way.”
Ever wondered how insight meditation can transform your recovery journey? In this episode of 'The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast', Darren Littlejohn delves into the heart of Buddhist practices, focusing on the 29th of the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva. Darren unpacks the often misunderstood concept of insight meditation, revealing its significance in both Buddhism and recovery. He discusses how these practices can enhance concentration and mindfulness, leading to a deeper understanding of oneself as a compassion-seeking individual in recovery.
With readings from Longchenpa, Darren offers a fresh perspective on using the mechanisms of addiction to cultivate compassion and self-awareness. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to integrate Buddhist principles into their recovery process.
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