Finding Our Way Out of the Forest of Suffering

Can we lay down our burdens and find true happiness in this life?  In this dharma talk, Peter describes how by developing the skills the Buddha teaches - namely, jhana and heedfulness - we're able to find our way out of the forest of suffering.  The talk was given on the final night of an eight-day retreat in 2019.

"Over there are the roots of trees; over there, empty dwellings. Practice jhana, monks. Don't be heedless. Don't later fall into regret. This is our message to you." 
(MN 19)