Ultimately, happiness comes down to choosing between the discomfort of becoming aware of your mental afflictions and the discomfort of being ruled by them. – Robert Wright
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Gratitude For Good Karma: Dharma Talk
A person of integrity is grateful and thankful. This gratitude, this thankfulness is advocated by civil people. – Buddha, Katannu Sutta
Robert Wright: War, Peace and Cognitive Bias
Ultimately, happiness comes down to choosing between the discomfort of becoming aware of your mental afflictions and the discomfort of being ruled by them. – Robert Wright
The Key To Stillness (Part 2): Dharma Talk
“Meditation is not a matter of trying to achieve ecstasy, spiritual bliss or tranquility, nor is it attempting to become a better person. It is simply the creation of a space in which we are able to expose and undo our neurotic games, our self-deceptions, and our hidden fears and hopes.” – Chogyam Trungpa