The buddha said that the perception of impermanence, when cultivated, leads one to liberation. This talk explores some of the ways that we do not recognize this characteristic of existence.
When our hopes for a better world or better personal life are dashed, we can become cynical and begin to assume that forces of greed and hatred will win out over forces of consciousness and love. How can we keep our hearts open in the face of personal and societal disappointment?
Finding the place of surrender in a wisdom tradition is to let go of our struggle with the way things are, and to allow the truth of life itself, to transform our heart and mind.
The perception of "there's not enough time or space" in life blocks our natural capacity for intimacy, creativity and wisdom. Pausing and connecting with the space of presence transforms our entire experience of being alive. This talk explores the pathways that reveal the space that is always here, the awake and loving space of our own awareness. (video available)
