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Diggin' the Dharma

Where is the Line Between Healthy Desire and Greed?

Jan 29, 2023
29:54

Some folks believe that Buddhism requires us to let go of all desires.  This is actually a misinterpretation of the teachings.  There are undoubtedly healthy and unhealthy desires, and if one desire turns into greed, we have crossed the line.  That line is only sometimes as apparent as we might think.   In this episode, we discuss what the Buddha says about this and how what we have to learn from these teachings.

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