The magic of mindfulness is how it weakens unwholesome (akusala) states of suffering and strengthens wholesome (kusala) states of well-being. This talk explains this process of alchemy: how greed, hatred and delusion are transformed into generosity, loving-kindness and wisdom.
Because the basic purity of awareness, we can relax into the present moment experience. We start to understand the roles of consciousness, mindfulness and awareness.
This talk covers the four noble truths and how by learning to open to our experience we learn how to develop mindfulness, compassion, space and freedom.