Finding the peaceful heart through the skillful use of convention.

Ultimate and conventional reality; the workings of dependent origination.

Conceptual thought: its role and nature and how to use if skillfully. We dont have to get rid of thinking in order to meditate. There is no problem with thinking in and of itself, but only in how we sometimes relate to it. This talk explores the role and nature of conceptual thought, how to relate to it skillfully, as well as acknowledging the value and right use of reflective thinking.

Connectedness and separation as modes of relatedness.