What does Buddhism have to say about the mind from a psychological and ethical point of view? And how can we understand and train towards a ‘psychology of liberation’?

In this six-part seminar series we will explore some of these deeper questions, using Subhuti’s practical and accessible text Mind in Harmony.

Danayutta explores mental events that connect us with the content of our mind, events that Subhuti desrcibes as the 'Intensifiers'.

What does Buddhism have to say about the mind from a psychological and ethical point of view? And how can we understand and train towards a ‘psychology of liberation’?

In this six-part seminar series we will explore some of these deeper questions, using Subhuti’s practical and accessible text Mind in Harmony.

In this second talk, Akashamitra explores the second chapter of Subhuti's book, which draws upon the profound and pithy opening verses of the Dhammapada.

In this eight-part series, various speakers explore radical ways of training the mind, based on eight pithy and challenging verses from the Tibetan tradition.

These active reflections offer a number of attitudes you can take up in order to overcome self-clinging.

In part six of the series, Akashamitra takes a look at one of the most difficult trainings offered in this approach. How can we find an opportunity for growth in that most upsetting situation - when someone we've trusted lets us down?

Talk given at the London Buddhist Centre, 2021.

Sixth verse

"Even when someone I have helped,

Or in whom I have placed great hopes

Mistreats me very unjustly,

I will view that person as a true spiritual teacher."

In this eight-part series, various speakers explore radical ways of training the mind, based on eight pithy and challenging verses from the Tibetan tradition. These active reflections offer a number of attitudes you can take up in order to overcome self-clinging.

In the final part of our series, Kusalasara explores the challenges we might face in bringing the inspiring principles of the Eight Verses into the daily activities of our life. What are the conditions that give rise to the profound resolve needed to keep going year after year in pursuit of freedom?

Talk given at the London Buddhist Centre, 2021.

Eighth verse

"May none of this ever be sullied

By thoughts of the eight worldly concerns.

May I see all things as illusions

And, without attachment, gain freedom from bondage."