Decoding Dukkha: Suffering, the Four Noble Truths and "Mind Gardening"
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For your consideration: core Buddhist philosophy, primarily focusing on the Four Noble Truths (including the Eightfold Path) and the authentic learning/empowerment(s) of direct experience.
-- Includes a discussion on the Dukkha-provoking, mistaken-views/notions of ‘Self', practical thoughts on karmic inclinations, Nirvana and the 'Sixteen Aspects of the Four Noble Truths', a teaching said to have been shared by Asanga, the influential Buddhist philosopher in the 4th century CE.
(Length: 25 minutes)
The Elegant Mind is presented by Mark Winwood of the Chenrezig Project, with music composed and performed by the renowned SF Bay-area musician Bobby Vega. Please send along comments, questions, etc. to [email protected]. Thank you.
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