Phra Pandit Lends his Insight: What Buddhism Says About the Seven Deadly Sins - Part 1 [S7.E30]
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Phra Pandit Lends his Insight: What Buddhism Says About the Seven Deadly Sins - Part 1 [S7.E30]

Greg interviews returning show favorite, Phra Pandit on the Buddhist interpretation of the Seven Deadly Sins of western religion. After a brief introduction explaining Phra Pandit's current (temporary) abode in Toronto, Canada, the guys get down to business. First, Phra Pandit notes that in his work with highly varied groups of people, there is often agreement on 'good' and 'bad' qualities in people. That being said, he notes that not every religion would necessarily value each quality equally.

Greg jumps in with his favorite sin of 'Lust,' and Phra Pandit says that 'improper sexual conduct' is prohibited in the Five Precepts that Buddhists are expected to follow. He discusses how the term 'improper' can be interpreted, with an emphasis on the harm being caused in a particular case, rather than specific rules.

Next up is 'Gluttony,' practically the theme of the Bangkok Podcast. Interestingly, Phra Pandit discusses the issue of overweight monks in Thailand and points out that the precepts actually allow monks to eat sugary snacks in the evening, while most people think that monks are prohibited from eating entirely. However, monks are prohibited from 'overeating,' which is parallel to the most basic meaning of 'gluttony.'

The two mean continue with a couple more of the sins on this Part One of a two-part series.

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