Dichotomies: Talk

<p>This week Andrew discusses selected verses from the opening chapter of the <em>Dhammapada</em>, exploring how the ways we cultivate and relate to the mind shape our experience. The talk reflects on breaking cycles of hatred through non-hatred, remembering the brevity of life as a way of letting go of unnecessary quarrels, and the image of meditation practice as tending the roof of the mind before the storms come. Andrew closes with the Buddha’s encouragement that we don’t need to know every teaching to benefit from the Dharma, we can take a few simple teachings, practice them deeply, and allow them to gradually shape how we live.</p><p><em>Dhammapada, Chapter 1: “Dichotomies” • Translation: Gil Fronsdal</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Prompt: </strong>What is one thing you are letting go of moving into the fall, and one thing you would like to cultivate?</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">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://givebutter.com/VzqF6O⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Group Date:</strong> 9/29/2026</p>