Thousands: Talk

<p>Olivia explores the “Thousands” chapter of the <em>Dhammapada</em>, reflecting on the Buddha’s teaching that more is not always better—one meaningful word, one moment of inner transformation, or one day of seeing clearly can be more valuable than a thousand empty accomplishments. Through the lens of a challenging relationship, we’ll explore what it means to value lived understanding over quantity, meet our own reactivity with awareness, and become more present with what is actually true.</p><p><em>Dhammapada, Chapter 8: “Thousands” • Translation: Gil Fronsdal</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Prompt:</strong> What is something in your mind that needs to be interrupted? </p><p><br></p><p>Offered freely in the spirit of dāna. Donations are appreciated, never expected. Donate here to support future work: <a href="https://givebutter.com/VzqF6O" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠https://givebutter.com/VzqF6O⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Group Date:</strong> 9/8/2026</p>