Overview:
In this episode, Ryan delves into the transformative perspective monks have on some of life’s most profound topics: money, power, & free will. Drawing from his encounters with extraordinary monks, Ryan offers a glimpse into the practices & principles that define a monk’s life. Explore how attachment influences our choices, why letting go is essential for true freedom and how discipline creates lasting inner peace.
You will learn:
- Insights into the practices & values that define the life of a monk.
- The story of an extraordinary monk who uncovered truths about life & spirituality.
- How attachments influence our thoughts, emotions & decisions.
- Does discipline & simplicity enable monks to achieve inner peace & true freedom?
- How monks perceive free will & their deeper understanding of life’s purpose
- Why letting go can lead to liberation and true fulfilment.
Shownotes:
0:00 Introduction
4:10 In The Life Of A Monk
10:45 The Story Of Buntai Jason (An Extraordinary Monk I Met)
20:05 The Power Of Attachment
27:40 Discipline Leads To Inner Freedom (Why Monks Choose A Life Of Simplicity)
40:30 Freedom & Power Through Non-Attachment
49:10 Summary & Reflection
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