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 Awakening
Being True
Letting Go
The Real Problem
Heart of the Path
Taking a Step Back
Deepening Resolve
The Buddha's Mindfulness
Knowing the Heart
Mindfulness of Effort
Clinging
Taking Care of Ourselves
Right Mindfulness
The Skill of Heedfulness
Living From the Heart
Am I On the Path?
Equanimity & Insight
Practice For All Beings
Rapture
Letting Go of Time
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