Does desire drive human progress — or is it quietly destroying our future?
In this Q&A at Guangxi University, Khenpo Sodargye answers students’ questions on scientific curiosity, environmental protection, low-carbon living, animal suffering, climate change, pesticides, food systems, personal development, and the Buddhist idea of living with fewer desires.
This conversation explores a powerful message: desire is not always the problem. When it is selfish, it can harm people, animals, and the planet. But when guided by wisdom and compassion, knowledge, wealth, and action can truly benefit the world.
👇 Check the timestamps below to follow the questions step by step.