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)
Skillful Pleasure
Working with Anger & Fear
Working with Uncertainty
Grace
What We Leave Behind
What is True Happiness?
Keeping the Mind Bright
The Salt Crystal
Shaping the Future
Daily Practice
Stillness in Motion
Doubt & Conviction
How the Body Feels
Home for the Mind
A Greater Happiness
A Learning Experience
Subjects for Reflection
The Skill of Equanimity
Goodwill
An Expression of Happiness
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