Understanding Your Personality Through Buddhist Teachings with Noah Levine
Episode Overview
Exploring Buddhist personality types: greedy, aversive, and delusional. Importance of community and support in Buddhist practice. Practising non-identification with personality traits. Using mindfulness to embrace discomfort. Personal stories from Noah Levine illustrating Buddhist teachings.
Imagine that this is not your mind and body and that you're an alien consciousness that has just entered this form.
In this episode of 'Against The Stream', Noah Levine dives into the fascinating topic of innate personality tendencies through the lens of Buddhist teachings. With his signature blend of humour and wisdom, Noah explores how our personalities shape our perceptions and behaviours. He discusses the three primary personality types in Buddhism: greedy, aversive, and delusional, and how each type manifests in our daily lives. Noah doesn't shy away from sharing personal anecdotes, making the discussion relatable and engaging.
He also introduces the concept of non-identification with personality traits as a path to awakening, urging listeners to embrace mindfulness and compassion towards themselves and others. This episode is not just for those on a spiritual journey but for anyone curious about understanding their inner workings better. If you're keen to learn how to cultivate a kinder relationship with yourself and navigate life's ups and downs with more grace, this episode is a must-listen.