Through the story of the Buddha and the mad elephant, traditional and creative techniques and inspirational and real life examples, the talk takes
us on a journey of metta for all beings.
When we forget who we are, we are living in a trance that is characterized by suffering. This talk explores the genesis of this trance, and the transformation that is possible as we bring forgiveness and mindful presence to the afflictive emotions that naturally arise.
Faith is a loaded word for many Westerners, yet it is a key quality in
Buddhist practice. This talk clarifies what faith (saddha) isn't,
and what it is, as part of the eight fold path