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)
Look After Your Mind
The Felt Experience of Life
To Comprehend Suffering
What Can I Give?
The Present Moment
Strength of Compassion
Coming Back to Ourselves
Learning to be Alone
Coming to the Heart
Compassion & Patience
The Skill of Being Present
Know Stillness
Finding Your Way
The Present Moment
Incline to Equanimity
Noble Ones
All About Action
Art of Reflection
The Breath, the Body & the Heart
Skillful Desire
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