10% Happier with Dan Harris Enough-ness and the Hungry Ghost, Narayan Liebenson
Jun 26, 2019
Narayan Liebenson, a well-respected Buddhist teacher and co-founder of the Cambridge Insight Meditation Center, dives deep into the concept of 'enough-ness' and the insatiable 'hungry ghost' of desire. She shares her journey in meditation, emphasizing the importance of embracing boredom and silence in a tech-driven world. The conversation touches on the transformative power of letting go and accepting emotions, as well as the need for authentic feminine voices in Buddhism. Listeners are encouraged to find resilience through personal struggles and the liberating practice of meditation.
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Early Contemplation
- Narayan Liebenson developed an early interest in her mind and how it worked, exploring it through silence and observation as a child.
- She found solace in churches and libraries, where she was often left alone, and these silent spaces fostered her contemplative nature.
The Power of Boredom
- Boredom is a stage of meditation that can lead to profound and freeing experiences.
- Embracing boredom, rather than avoiding it, can unveil the natural luminescence of the heart.
Heart as Awareness
- The heart, in Buddhist teachings, refers to limitless or measureless awareness, not just feelings.
- This awareness is often covered by habits and patterns, which meditation helps to uncover.
