Understanding the Mind

To be truly happy and free from suffering, we must deepen our understanding of the mind.

We should know that in recent years our understanding and control of the external world have increased considerably and as a result we have witnessed remarkable material progress, but there has not been a corresponding increase in human happiness. There is no less suffering in the world today, and there are no fewer problems. Indeed, it might be said that there are now more problems and greater unhappiness than ever before. This shows that the cause of happiness and the solution to our problems do not lie in knowledge or control of the external world. Happiness and suffering are feelings – parts of our mind – and so their main causes are not to be found outside the mind. If we really want to be truly happy and free from suffering we must improve our understanding of the mind.

Apr 23: What exactly is the Mind?

Apr 30: NO CLASS

May 7: The Unceasing Continuum of Consciousness

May 14: How are ‘our feelings’ and ‘our intentions’ are related to karma?

May 21: The Mind is like a Movie Projector

May 28: How we discriminate?

June 4: NO CLASS

June 11: Improving our Concentration

June 18: Developing Wisdom