Dharma Punx NYC Live in Williamsburg: Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.

The podcast explores the concept of pain and suffering, and how craving and addiction are used as escapes. It discusses the power of saying 'Yes' and accepting negative experiences. Techniques like soothing and broadening attention are shared to shift focus from pain. The impact of physical touch on pain reduction and the benefits of task positive activities are discussed. They explain the meditation technique Veda Nusati and techniques for processing and holding painful events in a safe space.