Noah Levine on Buddhism

Following the trend of many self-destructive youths, Noah Levine's search for meaning first led him to punk rock, drugs, drinking and dissatisfaction. Luckily, however, his search didn't end there. Having clearly seen the uselessness of drugs and violence, Noah looked for positive ways to channel his rebellion against what he saw as lies in society.

Author of "Dharma Punx" and "Against the Stream," Levine is now a Buddhist teacher, author and counselor.

At USC on Oct. 29, 2009, he talked about how he fueled his anger and energy into the practice of Buddhism to awaken his natural wisdom and compassion.

The program is sponsored by the USC Office of Religious Life, in association with USC Spectrum

Learn more about the University of Southern California: http://www.usc.edu

Learn more about the USC Office of Religious Life: http://orl.usc.edu/

Learn more about USC Spectrum: http://sait.usc.edu/spectrum/

Category:

Education

Tags:

• USC
• Noah Levine
• Buddhism

[TankGirlBOOM]

Just my opinion, but Metal and/or Punk Rock have a lot of the same qualities as buddhist teachings. You're not meant to live your life by music. Music is an artistic outlet. Nothing more and nothing less. I started practicing around a year ago. I was a very hateful and angry individual. I still listen to the same music, and I am who I am, but I am a happier, calmer me. I am starting to see things for what they are and accept those things. In time, I will understand better.

[SassyZam]

This guy is just fantastic. Love him.

[Pothila]

Thanks for this upload. His lower jaw is prominent suggesting a sort of courage.

[jsenicar90]

Like this guy, just started meditating, have to say its really difficult to concentrate on that one thought or no thought at all. But after only 2 or 3 meditating practices I gain enough motivation to continue with it, because of the calmness that spreads in your body and mind. I know I need practice to get there, and i will. Strongly recommend to anyone.

[100lanka]

This guy is very intelligent ! He answers the questions and explains things better than a Buddhist Monk does!!

[ArtistRags]

Thank you for posting this _/|\_

[psychomystic21]

@me25422 One similarity that Noah brings out is a dissatisfaction with the status quo. :)

[me25422]

what are the tattoos on his palms?

[me25422]

I like this guy. 

[me25422]

@TankGirlBOOM I love metal and some older punk( i acually just bought one of Rollins' books) but tell me the similiar qualities you are refering to. I too am very interested in Buddhism. Anyway, too bad i am not in college still. The parallels of the two would be a rad term paper!

[sprattysy]

very interesting video thanks

[MrJonkelp]

some really good stuff here