Nekkhamma-pāramī: About Renunciation

One of the ten virtues to grow in our hearts in Buddhism is Nekhamma. The third parami Nekhamma means renunciation. But really it is to let go of any attachment to all things. To become happy with less.

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Thank you for this essential teaching. I appreciate this opportunity to better understand renunciation.🙏

Very helpful talk to understand the application of renunciation for the lay person. Thank you.

I'm glad to see the topic of renunciation-there are very few videos I can find on it. In another passage with the Buddha, the Buddha says a person should practice asceticism to the extent that it leads to skillful qualifies and not when it leads to unskillful qualities (such as a man starving himself so much that he loses concentration). I am curious on a little more detail of when sensuality leads to unskillful behavior and renunciation or asceticism leads to skillful qualities. My guess is that craving sensuality is also craving a sensual experience, that when someone is experiencing it, their mind wanders. I think if someone was fully aware in sensual conduct and focused-not on a piece of the experience but on its fullness then that focus would not satisfy the craving.

Sadhu sadhu sadhu anumodami

Thank you! I feel light and at peace after listening.