Desires and Temptations: The Illusion of Happiness | TWOII podcast

Desires and Temptations: The Illusion of Happiness | TWOII podcast | Episode #13

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In episode thirteen, presenters Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and lay Buddhist practitioner and journalist Jo Confino talk about sensual pleasures, temptations, and what the Buddha had to say about these topics, 2,600 ago. They further ponder how to come back to our true selves rather than looking outside of ourselves for happiness and indulging in fame, sex, and power. And is it true that what you put in your head manifests in your daily life?
Brother Phap Huu reads relevant gathas from Discourse on Youth and Happiness and digs deeper into the four elements of love and the three complexes. He also talks about finding joy and happiness in a simple monastic life (do you know why monastics shave their head?); true connection; the joy of being part of a retreat for thousands of people; witnessing transformation; togetherness; becoming ‘a place of refuge’ for others.
You’ll find tips on recognizing when the ego takes over, how to direct sexual energy into something wholesome, and how to not become a slave to pleasure.
Jo delves into spotting insecurities; breaking through the myths we create about others; letting go of inferiority and superiority complexes; humility and trust.
You’ll get some journalistic tips for editing your own life. And talking of life, if you were a sunflower in a field, which one would you be?
The episode ends with a meditation guided by Brother Phap Huu.
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@cindychiew832 2 жыл бұрын

I look forward to every new podcast…and all the learnings! Thank YOU 🙏 🙇‍♀️

@misinca 2 жыл бұрын

Another wonderful podcast, full of truth. Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

@bnosnebkram Жыл бұрын

I too am mesmerised by these podcasts, so very interesting and informative of the monastic world, thank you

@chrisk.1475 Жыл бұрын

Happiness can only come back to us - amazing touching sentence Joe!

@Sunny_Day1111 2 жыл бұрын

“We are all flowers in the garden of humanity” I love this quote. I don’t think you will ever know how much I appreciate this podcast. Much love and gratitude ❤️🌻

@YuYingL4388 2 жыл бұрын

It’s really easy to fall back to the old conditions. Thank you for the reminder to practice mindfulness. Thank you for reminding me to be mindful of the old patterns in a loving and caring way.🙏

@catherinscutt4082 2 жыл бұрын

I am deeply grateful for these podcasts.Each one makes me reflect on different things.Joe's gentle journalism is a delight and Brother Phap Huu explains everything with such loving kindness.Dear Monk and Nuns of Plum village who have given up the trappings of the World in a search for truth and to give Nourishing Help , Blessings from Catherine 🙏♥️

@monikaolausson4158 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏 Love to listen to your podcast. I feel so much love ❤️ coming from you. Already longing for the next episode ❤️😇🤗

@divalivingston1664 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was excellent and was exactly what I needed today.

@plumvillageapp Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful dear friend! Thank you for watching the Plum Village App here on KZfaq! Plum Village App Team plumvillage.app

@UkuleleZen 2 жыл бұрын

Another great teaching…thank you! I bow deeply to Joe & Brother Phap Huu 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

@gazatlongyard6731 2 жыл бұрын

A time to just listen to some peaceful banter , every episode insightful and a relax , thank you , gh

@kayladixon1545 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing; I really needed to hear this today. Thank you. ❤

@AnAlgernon 2 жыл бұрын

39:00 ... That pause... listening to the moment. That was a gift. 🙏 Thank you for this dharma.

@YuYingL4388 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The episode is useful and serendipitous as always.🙏

@luule7488 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you br. Phap Huu & Joe🙏❤️

@colleendeane7888 2 жыл бұрын

I also look forward to these beautiful talks. Thanku Bro and Joe

@chooahsee53 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Joe n Brother PH I want both of you how necessary for this podcast to go on as an extension of our dear Thay teachings. It is slowly changing my life in ways that I myself cannot imagine. God Bless.

@tinaoldenskov Жыл бұрын

Merci💜

@wtheheck123 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u I really enjoyed it. Thank u for allowing us to learn Buddhist teaching ❤️

@pebble_S 2 жыл бұрын

Wow - this is incredibly helpful! Thank you!

@pauljung3534 2 жыл бұрын

"Sincerely appreciative.." ~ Wopila

@juliehooper1360 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Inspirational 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@taracat7141 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you🙏

@geovaniavaninha2640 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful explanation about sexual energy as energy of love. 🙌💗

@starrys931 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏🌹🌻🤩

@Constantinului 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, dear brothers! Really enjoyed this episode, like all the previous ones. Brother Phap Huu, when saying the guided meditations, can you please leave some silent gaps in between? Like with the sounds of the bell, for us to have time and space to breathe in 3 times and breathe out 3 times. Please consider this 🙏 Thank you.

@phaphuu 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I will :) Thank you for your feedback

@Constantinului 2 жыл бұрын

@@phaphuu Thank you, dear brother !

@intfamous4001 Жыл бұрын

22:13 currently watching this from Nottingham :D what is this retreat you talk about?

@plumvillageapp Жыл бұрын

Hello beautiful friend, here is a link to Plum Village Retreats. Enjoy an in-person or online retreat. plumvillage.org/retreats/retreats-calendar/#filter=.region-na With much care, PV App Team plumvillage.app (completely free)

@SA-ww1ge 2 жыл бұрын

Ajahn chah said householder is just what it says, holding others hostage is not love.

@meerasingh2327 2 жыл бұрын

Does Plum village ever published a book which has all Gathas If it is in the market please give the name thanks 🙏 🙏🙏🌸

@plumvillageapp 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Meera, thank you for your comment. Here's a book you may find useful : www.parallax.org/product/present-moment-wonderful-moment-mindfulness-verses-for-daily-living/ Hope it helps.🙏

@plumvillageapp 2 жыл бұрын

And here's another set of practice poems on the Plum Village App web.plumvillage.app/resources/practice-poems 🙏

@lazydaisy649 2 жыл бұрын

A Field of poppies, a field of sunflowers, a meadow of wild flowers by a lake, which is more beautiful. Which you tempt you the most?

@cristinabusacca6398 2 жыл бұрын

Lake

@lazydaisy649 2 жыл бұрын

@@cristinabusacca6398 I should have said stream. Sorry! Poetic license lol

@shivamumbai1 2 жыл бұрын

Best example of sensual pleasure,is a dog bleeding with blood by injury, and get satstisfy by it by eating an unbreakable sharp edge bone.Only right knowledge from experienced master remove the illusion .