Disenchantment and Dispassion: Finding Freedom in Impermanence

The Death Dhamma Podcast

Content provided by Margaret Meloni. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Margaret Meloni or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

8M ago 12:45

MP3•Episode home

Journey through a powerful sutta from the Samyutta Nikaya, where we witness a profound exchange between the Buddha and a newly ordained monk grappling with a severe illness. As the monk confronts his increasing pain and anxiety, the Buddha's compassionate visit becomes a pivotal moment for transformation. Rather than simply seeking to alleviate the monk's physical suffering, the Buddha engages him in a thoughtful Socratic dialogue, guiding him to explore the teachings on impermanence and non-self—core principles of Buddhism that resonate deeply in our lives.

Through a series of thought-provoking questions, the Buddha helps the monk realize that the senses and intellect, which he had previously regarded as integral to his identity, are transient and ultimately cannot be clung to as "self." This exploration leads the monk to a crucial insight: "Whatever is subject to origination is all subject to cessation." As he begins to disassociate from his attachment to these impermanent phenomena, he finds a sense of dispassion that paves the way for liberation from mental suffering, independent of his physical condition.

103 episodes

#Buddhist #Religion #Margaret Meloni #Buddhism #Buddhistteachersdiscussdeath #Death #Deathandbuddhism #Discussionsondeath #Grief #Grieving #Helpwithgrief