Episodes
Sunday Dec 26, 2021
What is True Happiness?
Sunday Dec 26, 2021
Sunday Dec 26, 2021
Asking questions, the Buddha tells us, is an indication of wisdom. A good question to ask is: "what is true happiness?" The Buddha, of course, is concerned not so much with providing the answer but rather with having us asking the question and seeing for ourselves. In this dharma talk, Peter Doobinin explains how this question and others guide us along the path. The talk was given in the spring of 2021.
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
Keeping the Mind Bright
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
In this talk, Peter Doobinin explains the skill for cultivating brightness in the mind & heart. As we go through our days, this quality of brightness, or appreciation, enables us to develop concentration, maintain ourselves in the present moment, and live joyfully. The dharma talk was given in January 2021.
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
The Salt Crystal
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
If we're able to develop mindfulness of the body, the Buddha teaches, we'll find our way to the goal of awakening. In the simile of the salt crystal, he explains the benefits of developing this mindfulness. The dharma talk was given by Peter Doobinin on November 29, 2020.
They awaken, always wide awake:
Gotama's disciples
whose mindfulness, both day & night,
is constantly immersed
in the body.
(Dhp 299)
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
Shaping the Future
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
Life is a process in constant change. Which means that we can change. It means that we can shape our lives. In this talk, Peter Doobinin explains how, using skills we learn as dharma students, we can shape our lives, live meaningfully, and move toward a greater happiness.