This talk explains the skillful use of resolve and restraint. It also examines the open-hearted acceptance of who we are and what arises within us.

This talk defines what constitutes the five spiritual faculties and what it takes to develop them. It offers a hands-on understanding of how faith, energy, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom, when developed, lead to freedom.

What is it we are taking refuge from? Where do we find refuge? What is our relationship to taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, Sangha? The investigation of these questions is a practice in and of itself.