Do we have to give up pleasure to live without suffering?
In this meditation Q&A Venerable Pomnyun Sunim challenges the conventional belief that relinquishing pleasurable emotions is necessary to live without suffering.
He advocates for a sensitive and responsive emotional nature instead.
Using the analogy of food and its associated tastes and emotions, Pomnyun suggests that during meditation, individuals can become more aware of subtle sensations without being consumed by them.
He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between necessary experiences and unnecessary emotions, allowing individuals to engage in life without emotional attachment and maintain a clear mind.
Pomnyun’s insights provide a nuanced perspective on emotional engagement, encouraging viewers to embrace emotions judiciously to foster self-awareness and alleviate suffering.
