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May 2025 Talks

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May 2: Mudita/Rejoicing

Mudita is rejoicing in the happiness of others. It's the greatest source of untapped joy as there is always someone, somewhere who is experiencing happiness. If we tap into this, we too feel happy.

A talk by Ayya Ahimsa given in January 2025 was played.




May 6: Equanimity/Upekkha

Equanimity is the fourth Brahmavihara. It is built upon the previous Brahmaviharas thus manifesting as a warm heart with a cool min.

Here is a link to an excellent podcast on dopamine and addictive behaviour. The goal for treatment is basically equanimity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6xbXOp7wDA

And an interesting book is, "The Obstacle is the Way". It's about the philosophy of Stoicism which has a lot of similarites to the teachings of the Buddha, especially in regard to equanimity.



May 13: Dipa Ma

Dipa Ma was known as the Patron Saint of householders due to her ability to teach and inspire extremely busy laypeople in their meditation practice.

Here is a link to talks by Dipa Ma:  https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/54/

And here are three short videos of her:






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