Ep21: Working with Desires -- the wholesome and the unwholesome

Jun 12

Desire can be the source of great Dukkha whether fulfilled or not. Some desires, however are wholesome and these should be pursued, but even these can be a source of Dukkha. Working with desires is an important part of practice. Doug and Jon discuss their different approaches.

Books mentioned:
Anālayo, Compassion and Emptiness
Gua Gu , Silent Illumination
Recommended on the topic of desire: Mark Epstein-- Open to Desire

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Jon Aaron

Ep21: Working with Desires -- the wholesome and the unwholesome

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