Zen Community of Oregon Dharma Talks How To Have A Settled Heart - Patrick Bansho Green, Zen Teacher
Jun 8, 2024
Zen Teacher Patrick Bansho Green explores combating worries and feelings of isolation by understanding the impermanent nature of self. He discusses the importance of addressing inner afflictions, uncovering the connection between worries and love, and engaging with life from a place of ease and acceptance to achieve a settled heart.
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The Business of Anxiety
- Humans are prone to worry and anxiety, especially about family, job, relationships, aging, time, and money.
- Modern society, particularly social media and news, profits from this anxiety by monetizing our attention through fear-inducing content.
The Root of Suffering
- The Buddha taught that human suffering stems from a pervasive dissatisfaction with life, called dukkha.
- This dissatisfaction arises from clinging to desires and aversion to unpleasant experiences.
The Illusion of Self
- The cycle of clinging and aversion, or samsara, is rooted in a misunderstanding of the self.
- We perceive a permanent, enduring self that needs protection, leading to attempts to control external circumstances.