Happiness and Suffering Retreat (Raleigh 2013)

Teachings given at a retreat on the four truths for the aryas held at the Kadampa Center in Raleigh, North Carolina in 2013.

Four noble truths: An overview

An overview of the 16 aspects of the four noble truths, and the first eight points related to the first and second noble truths.

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Third and fourth noble truths

The remaining eight aspects of the third and fourth noble truths of true cessations and true paths.

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Pali tradition and noble path

The 16 aspects of the four noble truths in the Pali tradition, focusing on the fourth noble truth of true paths.

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Desire and happiness

The five hindrances to developing meditative concentration, and what it means to be "in the present moment."

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Relying on a spiritual guide

How to develop a proper relationship with a spiritual guide and how to use that relationship to work with our minds so that we can…

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Sangha in the West

A discussion on on the sangha in the West, and life at Sravasti Abbey.

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