Using the acronym H.E.A.R.T.H., we’ll explore:
Honor Goodness (Internal and External).
Embrace Rest, Joy, and Gratitude
Awaken Awareness and Embodiment.
Release Through Letting Go.
Tend Wholesome Habits.
Harness Stability for Others.
Reflections on the qualities of the second refuge. Dhamma as truth, timeless, here and now, leading inwards to the source. Nature stories and Nico stories included.
This dharma talk summarizes 3 sources of joy and emphasizes the 3rd source - the more unworldly than unworldly joy of non-clinging, liberation, awakening. Not only is joy a fruit of the practice, but also has a pivotal role in liberation, freedom in the mind and heart. This role is illuminated through exploring several maps to liberation.
This dhamma talk and Q&A was offered on November 16, 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!”
00:00 - DHAMMA TALK
28:21 - Q&A
47:16 - Upasika Program Information
49:00 - Plans for lay community led Saturday sessions while the Ayyas are away
