July 2025 Talks

July 1: Hindrances, Part 1: Desire

Sanghamitta is initiating a review of the five hindrances (mental qualities) that prevent us from coming to the end of suffering. Today the talk is on desire.

July 11: Hindrances, Part 2a: Anger

Sanghamitta reviews the Buddha's teachings on letting go of anger. There was only time for half of the talk, so to be continued next week.

July 18: Hindrances, Part 2b: Anger

Sanghamitta continues the review of the Peace Treaty and then discusses more ways to let go of anger.

July 22: Hindrances, Part 3: Restlessness and Remorse

Sanghamitta discusses the causes and antidotes for this hindrance.

July 29: Hindrances, Part 4: Restlessness and Remorse

Sanghamitta discusses the last two hindrances.