Scott Snibbe
Scott Snibbe
Pleasure and Buddhism: Food, Sex, and Netflix on the Path to Enlightenment #84 [rebroadcast]
Pleasure and Buddhism: Food, Sex, and Netflix on the Path to Enlightenment #84 [rebroadcast]
Pleasure and Buddhism: Food, Sex, and Netflix on the Path to Enlightenment #84 [rebroadcast]
Tuesday 21st October 2025
Explore how pleasure can be a positive part of the spiritual path in this enlightening episode of 'A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment'.
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Episode Overview
- Pleasure can enhance spiritual growth by increasing concentration.
- Understanding pleasure's evolutionary roots helps shift focus to higher aspirations.
- Pleasurable experiences can be meditative tools for realising interconnectedness.
- Mahayana Buddhism encourages sharing personal pleasures with all beings.
- Mindful enjoyment of pleasure can lead to greater compassion and connection.
"Pleasure isn't just about survival; it's about advancing our highest aspirations as human beings."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? This episode of 'A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment' explores the complex relationship between pleasure and spirituality. Host Scott Snibbe challenges the conventional view that pleasure is merely a source of craving and dissatisfaction. Instead, he presents the idea that pleasure can be an integral part of a spiritual journey, serving as a gateway to love and happiness.
Through engaging anecdotes and teachings from Buddhist philosophy, Snibbe illustrates how pleasure, when approached mindfully, can enhance concentration and dissolve fear. He delves into the neuroscience behind why pleasure feels good, touching on its evolutionary roots and its role in survival. Yet, the focus shifts from basic survival to higher aspirations—how pleasure can advance human happiness and spiritual development. Snibbe offers a fresh perspective on how pleasurable experiences can become meditative tools, helping to realise the interconnectedness of all things.
Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences of pleasure, considering how they might use these moments to foster greater compassion and connection with others. The episode also touches on the Mahayana Buddhist path, where pleasure is shared with all beings, transforming personal enjoyment into a universal offering. By the end, you'll be inspired to view pleasure not just as a fleeting sensation but as a profound opportunity for growth and enlightenment.
Could this shift in perspective change how you experience life's joys? Dive into this thought-provoking discussion and find out.