Living the Buddha’s teachings in the 21st century

A teaching given in two sessions organized by Wihara Ekayana Arama in Jakarta, Indonesia, and broadcast via Zoom, Youtube and Facebook Live. In English with Bahasa Indonesia translation.

• The social situation changes but our mind is influenced by the same afflictions
• Dharma practice should affect every aspect of our life
• Study, reflect, practice and integrate the teachings
• Gender equality in the 21st century
• Lay people need to step up to the plate
• Engagement in climate change and environmental issues
• Questions
• Is desire categorized as suffering?
• Why do we separate ourselves with identity labels?
• Dealing with unrealistic wishes and dissapointment
• How can we work with our mind when we are anxious?
• How do you find the right teacher to learn meditation

Living the Buddha’s teachings in the 21st century Part 1 (download)

• The transmitted dharma and the realized dharma—we need both
• Questions
• Using the dharma to work with our mind during difficult times
• What do you mean when you talk about laughing at yourself?
• How can we be happy in the face of current conditions?
• How can we plant good seeds in our heart and nourish our Buddha nature?
• Do you need permission from a teacher to chant mantras?
• How can one overcome addiction?
• As a layperson can we help others by sharing the Dharma?
• How can we deal with anxiety due to the pandemic?
• Using the teachings to be calm during online work meetings

Living the Buddha’s teachings in the 21st century Part 2 (download)