Noah Levine
Noah Levine
Memorial Day with Noah Levine
Memorial Day with Noah Levine
Memorial Day with Noah Levine
Monday 3rd June 2024
Noah Levine reflects on Memorial Day, nationalism, and death through a Buddhist lens, emphasizing compassion and impermanence.
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Episode Overview
- Noah Levine challenges traditional views on Memorial Day, nationalism, and war.
- The episode explores themes of impermanence, death, and the importance of remembering our mortality.
- Reflections on suicide, karma, and the Buddhist perspective on pain and compassion.
- Levine discusses the role of non-violence, forgiveness, and mindfulness in personal and societal change.
- The podcast ends with a call to support Against The Stream to cover expenses and continue offering teachings.
I found in my early practice, I'd beat myself up a lot about how unmindful I was, how often I was forgetting to be present, how often I was forgetting to be kind. But it doesn't matter how long it has been that you have forgotten, only how soon you remember.
How do you commemorate Memorial Day while staying true to Buddhist principles? In this episode of 'Against The Stream', Noah Levine dives into the complexities of nationalism, death, and war, all through a Buddhist lens. Levine doesn't shy away from challenging traditional views on patriotism. Instead, he emphasizes the importance of compassion and non-violence, urging listeners to reflect on the impermanence of life.
By doing so, he offers a unique perspective that invites us to rethink how we honor this day. If you're grappling with these heavy topics or just looking for a fresh take on Memorial Day, this episode provides thought-provoking insights that resonate deeply with those on a journey toward mindfulness and inner peace.