Samsara, Nirvana and Buddha Nature 08 - Summary of the First Noble Truth

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna continues teaching on the 16 attributes of the Four Noble Truths, as presented in the text “Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature,'' by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron. John summarizes the attributes of true dukkha by explaining how we misperceive ourselves, things and events. He offers everyday examples of using ethics, concentration and wisdom to unravel these misperceptions and engage more realistically in our experiences. This episode was recorded on May 8th, 2024.

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