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“An Open-Hearted Life”: Compassion and interdependence
When we see that we are inextricably interconnected we will see that caring for others is more crucial than ever before.
The perfection of fortitude
Finishing the discussion on modern non-virtues by exploring destructive mental actions and starting on the perfection of fortitude
Four possibilities
Continuing Chapter Four by engaging the audience in identifying the ‘four possibilities’ when comparing different phenomena
Balance in body, speech, and mind
A review of the five hindrances and sharing of Master Zhiyi’s advice on cultivating balance in our body, speech, and mind.
Overcoming hindrances to concentration
How to work with the hindrances of lethargy and sleepiness, agitation and remorse, and deluded doubt.
Getting unstuck from attachment and anger
How to work with sensual desire and malice that are hindrances to cultivating concentration.
Criteria for developing serenity
Teachings from a text by Chinese Master Zhiyi on the levels of conditions we need to do a retreat to develop serenity.
The prerequisites for concentration
An overview of the causes and conditions we need to cultivate as the foundation for developing serenity.
More on the ten paths of nonvirtue today
Continuation on the ten paths of non-virtue as they relate to our modern age, focusing especially on the verbal non-virtues that are fostered online.