Episodes
Sunday Aug 25, 2019
Standing Guard
Sunday Aug 25, 2019
Sunday Aug 25, 2019
As dharma students, we learn to stand guard over each others' solitude. In this talk, Peter Doobinin discusses this crucial aspect of relationship. The talk was given at a daylong retreat in New York City in June 2015.
“I consider the following to the be highest task in the relation between two people: for one to stand guard over the other’s solitude." (Rilke)
Sunday Aug 18, 2019
Equanimity
Sunday Aug 18, 2019
Sunday Aug 18, 2019
The dharma student established in equanimity meets the circumstances of life - all the ups and downs - with balance, even-mindedness, and inner strength. Equanimity is the culminating factor of the seven factors of awakening; when equanimity is developed we're in position to know freedom. In this dharma talk, given in 2015 at Downtown Meditation Community, Peter Doobinin discusses this essential element of the Buddha's path.
Sunday Aug 11, 2019
Useful Emotions
Sunday Aug 11, 2019
Sunday Aug 11, 2019
Some emotions can be very useful to us as we make our way along the Buddha's path. In this dharma talk, Peter Doobinin talks about three useful emotions and how to cultivate them. The talk was given in 2019 at the Downtown Meditation Wednesday night class.
Sunday Aug 04, 2019
Law of Change
Sunday Aug 04, 2019
Sunday Aug 04, 2019
When we truly understand the law of change, the Buddha tells us, we're able to know true happiness. In this dharma talk, Peter Doobinin explains how dharma students learn to develop this essential element of wisdom in their efforts to make the most of their lives. The talk was given in November 2017, at the Downtown Meditation Community Sunday Night Meditation class.