Inner Reflection: a journey to the heart

Thursdays | Oct 16 – Nov 6

We all have someone whom we regard as especially precious, such as our child, our partner, or our mother. This person seems to be imbued with unique qualities that make him or her stand out from others. We treasure and want to take special care of this person. We need to learn to regard all living beings in a similar way, recognizing each and every one as special and uniquely valuable. Although we already cherish our family and close friends, we do not love strangers, and we certainly do not love our enemies. For us the vast majority of living beings are of no particular significance. We can remove this bias and come to treasure each and every living being, just as a mother regards her dearest child. The more we can deepen and enhance our love in this way, the stronger our compassion and bodhichitta will become, and the quicker we will attain enlightenment.

In this series, we will learn how to deepen our love for others and gain experience through meditation.

Oct 16: Reflecting in the mirror of Dharma
Oct 23: Others are supremely precious
Oct 30: Living beings have no faults
Nov 6: Developing humility

Host or Publisher Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre