#370. How Do You Love Without Being Attached? | Kevin Griffin
In this episode we’re tackling some thorny dharma questions. For example: How do you love someone without attachment? How do you love yourself when the self is allegedly an illusion?
Our guest today is a repeat customer, Kevin Griffin. He joined us a few months ago in an episode about the nature of craving and addiction. This time, Kevin’s back with a semi-skeptical take on loving-kindness -- that venerable, if somewhat misunderstood, Buddhist practice. Our conversation is centered around a book he wrote, called Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World.
We talk about lovingkindness vs. “living kindness," the dangers of modern metta practice, and the idea that you don't have to feel love all the time (but can still seek to handle situations with non-ill-will). Please note: This conversation includes brief references to addiction and other forms of suffering.
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Where to find Kevin Griffin online:
Website: https://www.kevingriffin.net/
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Book Mentioned:
Other Resources Mentioned:
- Previous TPH Episode: #324: Your Craving Mind | Kevin Griffin
- Visuddhimagga
- Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg
- Suttas
- Ajahn Pasanno
- Michael Phelps
- Dr. Bhikkhu Analayo
- Previous TPH Episode: #302 The Words of the Buddha | Bhikkhu Bodhi
- Enlightenments by Jack Kornfield
- Bringing Home the Dharma: Awakening Right Where You Are by Jack Kornfield
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Additional Resources:
- Ten Percent Happier Live: https://tenpercent.com/live
- Coronavirus Sanity Guide: https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide
- Free App access for Frontline Workers: https://tenpercent.com/care