Noah Levine
Noah Levine
Pleasure and Pain with Noah Levine
Pleasure and Pain with Noah Levine
Pleasure and Pain with Noah Levine
Wednesday 27th October 2021
Join Noah Levine on 'Against The Stream' as he explores how our relationship with pleasure and pain shapes our lives.
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Get the buttons here!Noah Levine on the Dance Between Pleasure and Pain
The core of Buddhist teaching is that we suffer based on our craving for pleasure and our aversion to pain. But spice, spicy food, really like hot food, is an interesting thing because it's actually painful, but you like it. It's a pleasurable pain, right?
What if the very things you crave and avoid are the root of your struggles? In this episode of 'Against The Stream', Noah Levine dives into the intricate dance between pleasure and pain. With his trademark candor, Noah invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences with these two powerful forces. He taps into Buddhist teachings to reveal how our cravings for pleasure and aversions to pain often lead to suffering.
Drawing from everyday examples like the allure of spicy food and the thin line between fear and excitement, Noah makes these concepts relatable and easy to grasp. This episode isn't just about theory; it's a call to action for self-reflection and mindfulness. Noah emphasizes the importance of being honest with ourselves and highlights how meditation can be a transformative tool in this journey.
Whether you're new to these ideas or have been exploring them for a while, Noah's insights offer a fresh perspective that could change how you see pleasure and pain in your life.