Ajahn Brahm Podcast Knowing | Ajahn Brahm
Nov 12, 2023
Dive into the depths of reality and perception as the discussion reveals how advertising manipulates our understanding of truth. Unpack the conflict between desire and self-awareness, emphasizing mindfulness for genuine happiness. Explore the fleeting nature of ownership and its impact on relationships, advocating for acceptance in the face of loss. Finally, embrace impermanence while confronting the restlessness tied to attachment, paving the way for a more peaceful existence through deeper emotional understanding.
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Knowing Through Direct Experience
- Buddhism teaches you can know truth through direct experience, not blind belief.
- Desire and bias often block true understanding of reality.
Desire Bends Perception
- Desire distorts perception, making us see only what we want.
- Romance and advertising thrive by exploiting this wishful thinking.
Tobacco Ad Illusion Anecdote
- Ajahn Brahm shares a youthful experience fooled by a deceptive tobacco ad.
- He bought the product hoping for attraction but found it ineffective.