All of us wish to live in peace, yet we sometimes find ourselves in conflict with others. What can we learn from the Buddha’s teachings on how to effectively work with discord?
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The new year often stirs a focus on “beginnings.” How might we align this fresh outlook with our practice and life in a way that feels uplifting and free?
Humans love stories. Part of the path of practice is to not only help us see the unspoken stories in our lives but also to help us discern whether they support greater freedom or not.
In this talk we will explore a well-known Buddhist story, inquiring how we can apply the learnings in the story to our own lives.
Sometimes we might feel submerged with suffering. The Buddha pointed to this experience and gave instructions on how we can create a raft to carry us to safety.
We all know that having a sustained practice requires energy and effort. But have you thought about the role of patience and how it can be a counter-balance to our energy and effort? Join us as we explore the many ways patience is a support for our practice and our lives.
(Part 3 of 10 of a series on The Paramis)
Having a mind that is collected and settled is not only a pleasant experience, but it is also a support for greater wisdom and letting go. Given this, how can we encourage the mind to settle without straining or bearing down?
Buddhist practice is sometimes considered to be primarily about working with “suffering.” However, happiness, joy and well-being are also integral parts of the path of practice. How might we cultivate and integrate happiness and well-being so that they rightfully take a seat at the practice table?
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