Selected Dharma Talks

Attachment, Ego, And Suffering

The Second Noble Truth clearly states that attachment or clinging is the cause of suffering. A part of that attachment is ego. We are fearful of letting go of some existing or perhaps non-existing condition due to ego. As a result our suffering as well as others suffering increases.

Join us as we explore how ego connects itself to the Second Noble Truth and suffering and how we may use mindfulness to help ease our suffering.

Entering The Stream: Dharma And The Path To Enlightenment

Who is the Stream Enterer? Perhaps you’re one and didn’t even know it. Maybe it’s an aspiration of yours but you’re unsure how to proceed. You are warmly invited to sit with us while we explore more in depth on what it means to be a stream enterer and how, if you do so choose, may go about this noble path.

Buddhism And Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

Each of us suffers to some extent. When you explore Buddhism you find that it is all about the cessation of suffering. In recent times society, as a whole, has moved from one of exclusion to that of inclusion while embracing all of the wonderful diversity in the world. So how may Buddhism relate to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to nurture a more peaceful society thereby easing suffering? You are warmly invited to listen to tonight's Dharma transmission to learn and educate your mind on this important topic.

Coming Into And Nurturing Wisdom

In order to make correct decisions wisdom is needed. Wisdom allows us to understand 'why' we are choosing a path to take instead of reacting to a situation with wanton disregard or short sightedness. You are warmly invited to sit with us this evening as we explore what goes into and how to make decisions with wisdom.

Ending Samsara: The Path To Liberation

At the center of the Wheel of Life is what is called the Three Poisons: Greed, Hatred, and Delusions. These three poisons are often not only the root of our own suffering but if you look at the world they're prevalent there too. These three poisons are also what keep us in samsara, our cyclical rebirth. You are warmly invited to the Dharma transmission where we will talk about how we may utilize the Buddhas teachings to help us along our path to liberation.

Fog of Society | Acquired Ignorance

Any society on the planet consists of thousands to millions of people. Each one on a different yet intersecting path as ours. And with each new encounter we introduce ourselves to many new and interesting ideas, behavior's, and concepts. As educational and exciting as these events may be some of the more flashy behaviors may introduce an element of confusion in our lives thus creating a fog within. Some are even harmful to others as well as ourself. You are warmly invited to join us this evening as I offer balanced and mindful ways to help maintain mental clarity and wholesome actions to continue to walk the Noble Path.