Secular Buddhism 92 - Your Inner Compass
Feb 20, 2019
This podcast explores the concept of the inner compass and its relevance to Buddhism. It discusses the dangers of relying solely on external guidance and emphasizes the need for cultivating our own internal guidance system. The speaker shares personal stories that highlight the importance of trusting one's own judgment and self-reflection. It also delves into practicing introspection and developing faith in our inner compass to navigate life's challenges.
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Desert Drive With A Faulty GPS
- Noah describes driving on desert dirt roads while following a GPS and choosing to ignore some directions due to vehicle limitations.
- He reached the airport by combining the GPS guidance with his own judgment and avoided getting stuck like others did.
External Guidance Can Weaken Inner Navigation
- Noah connects GPS reliance to spiritual dependence and suggests overreliance weakens our inner navigation skills.
- He frames Buddhism as training to trust and use an internal compass rather than external directives.
Two Pilots, One Helpful Four-Wheeler
- Noah shares two pilot stories about a young Hispanic man on a four-wheeler who either seemed threatening or ultimately helped dig someone out.
- The same person was seen differently depending on each pilot's expectations and assumptions.