SHORT TALKS
DATE
TOPIC ('right click' to download)
   
   
   
   
Nov 11 2015
Taunton, England
Introduction to Shamatha
   
   
   
   
   
   
Nov 10 2015
Taunton, England
Mental Balance & Well-Being
Sep 16 2014
CVM, Copenhagen
Mindfulness in Buddhism
Jun 26 2014
Tallinn, Estonia
What the Buddha Taught
​(Link to transcript)
"The term 'dogma' refers to a coherent, universally applied worldview consisting of a collection of beliefs and attitudes that call for intellectual and emotional allegiance. As such, a dogma has a power over individuals and communities that is far greater than the power of mere facts and fact-related theories. Indeed, it may prevail despite the most obvious contrary evidence, and commitment to it may grow all the more zealous when obstacles are met. There are many kinds of dogmas, including religious, philosophical, political, and scientific."            
                                                                                                                      B. Alan Wallace (Contemplative Science: Where Buddhism and Neuroscience Converge)