Episodes
Sunday Aug 29, 2021
Grief & Compassion
Sunday Aug 29, 2021
Sunday Aug 29, 2021
In dharma practice, we learn to develop certain skills. In this talk, Peter Doobinin describes the skills we practice in relating to grief and cultivating compassion. In order to know happiness in life we need to learn to work skillfully with human emotions such as grief. This is something we can do. And we can learn, through the application of skill, to develop compassion for ourselves and all beings. The dharma talk was given online on March 14, 2021.
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
The Moment
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
The only place where we can find happiness is in the very moment we're in. In this dharma talk, Peter Doobinin describes how we're able to find happiness in the moment, regardless of the circumstances of our lives. The talk was given at Sunday Night Meditation in New York City in 2016.
May all beings be happy of heart.
Sunday Aug 15, 2021
Purity of Heart
Sunday Aug 15, 2021
Sunday Aug 15, 2021
We seek, as dharma students following the Buddha's path, to develp purity of heart. In this dharma talk, Peter Doobinin describes the gradual process by which we establish and deepen into our connection to the heart. The talk was given in February 2021.
Sunday Aug 08, 2021
Knowing Our Goodness
Sunday Aug 08, 2021
Sunday Aug 08, 2021
Each of us has an innate goodness. And many of us have made great effort to develop it. But we may not be in touch with the truth of our goodness. As Peter explains, the Buddha asks that we reflect on the truth of our goodness. This essential reflection bring about joy. And it leads us toward the development of concentration and insight. In the talk, Peter describes the skills we learn in an effort to be in touch with our goodness.
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Conviction
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
When we have conviction, we practice. We put forth effort. We develop concentration and wisdom. We move toward a greater happiness. In this dharma talk, Peter explains what conviction is and how we develop it. The talk was given at an Eight-Day Retreat in 2017.