The teachings of the Buddha ask that we practice certain skills. One of the essential skills that, as dharma students, we learn to develop is the skill of gratitude. When we're able to cultivate gratitude, meditation practice thrives and we move forward, toward a greater happiness in our lives. In this talk, given at the Sunday Night Meditation class, Peter Doobinin explains how we cultivate this important skill.
"Monks, these two people are hard to find in the world. Which two? The one who is first to do a kindness, and the one who is grateful for a kindness done and feels obligated to repay it. These two people are hard to find in the world."
(AN 2.119)
Conviction in Yourself
Decisions
The Other Side of Wanting
Daily Practice
The Fallacy of Doubt
The Happy Warrior
The Intention of Compassion
Learning to Keep Present
The Skill of Community
The Path to the End of Suffering
The Limitless Heart
What It Means To Be Present
A Way of Liberation
True North
Mothers Day
Journey to the Moment
On Emotions
Why True Happiness?
What is Insight?
A Home for the Mind
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