Phra Pandit Lends His Insight: What Buddhism Says About the Seven Deadly Sins - Part 2 [S7.E31]

On part 2 of 2 Greg continues his interview with returning show
favorite, Phra Pandit on the Buddhist interpretation of the Seven
Deadly Sins of western religion. Without wasting any time they
pick up where they left off last week and dive right into it with
sloth, one of Greg's favorites. Defined in Buddhism as 'torpor'
or 'indolence' Phra Pandit explains that in Buddhism this trait
tends to hinder meditation, and can lead to someone being
withdrawn and apathetic, which of course is not something any
good Buddhist should do. Also includes a sly critique on
Millennials from Phra Pandit.


Next up is wrath, defined as uncontrolled feelings of anger, rage
and hatred. Phra Pandit gives a personal anecdote where he was
approaching this emotion with a taxi driver while dealing with an
empty stomach, but notes that anger tends to be delusionary while
leading you astray if you are not in control of your
emotions. 


Envy is next, characterized as a sad or resentful covetousness of
the possessions of someone else. Noting that jealousy and envy
are two different emotions, Phra Pandit makes a connection to
people using this emotion when they think that life isn't fair.


Finishing off with Pride - considered the 'most demonic' of all
sins - Phra Pandit comments that SOME pride is healthy - pride in
your accomplishments, your kids, your hard work - but when it
crosses over into arrogance is when things can get out of
hand. 


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