This chapter examines the teachings of an eighth-century Indian Buddhist teacher on the fleeting nature of pleasure and the pain that often accompanies it. It highlights how mindfulness practices can transform our relationship with sensory experiences, enabling us to engage with both pleasure and pain more fully and with greater awareness.
Ever feel like life's ups and downs are knocking you off balance? Discover how to cultivate unshakable self-trust with Buddhist teacher Ethan Nichtern, author of Confidence: Holding Your Seat through Life's Eight Worldly Winds.
Ethan shares ancient practices for navigating the emotional hurricanes of pleasure/pain, praise/criticism, fame/insignificance and success/failure we all face. Whether you're battling imposter syndrome, recovering from a breakup or redefining your career path, learn to access the four powers of true confidence - compassion, lineage, awareness and "wind horse" - so you can stay centered amid the storm.
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