Happiness Is Harder

It takes courage to be happy, to accept the way things are. We tend to forget that dukkha, or suffering, is an unavoidable part of conscious existence. However, we can strive to practice mindfully with the intention not to object to the way things are, not to harm others or ourselves, and to keep an open heart. We can find happiness through renunciation, surrender, and acceptance.

Date of talk: May 31, 2009
Length: 54 minutes