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)
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The Path Is a Path
Lessons in Skillful Thinking
Equanimity, Acceptance & Wisdom
Priorities for Life
Noble Escape
The Happiness of Morality
The Path of Truthfulness
Changing Your Attitude
Finding the Light
Developing a Sublime Attitude
Suffering & the End of Suffering
Be Who You Are
Being In Rhythm
Meeting Change With Grace
The Heart
Love & Death
The Liberation of Awareness
Fear & Love
Don’t Give Up
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