What is the opposite of freedom? Exploring this question leads to insights into the 2nd noble truth regarding craving. Are craving and desire the same? If not, how to tell the difference? How exactly do we let go of craving as the Buddha instructs? Is the path just a grim struggle until nirvana, or can we find relief, even pleasure, along our way? Eric drew on a talk by Matt Brensilver to explore these questions this Sunday.
You can listen to the talk here:
https://dharmaseed.org/talks/86614/
And the book Eric mentioned:
Universal Yoga, The Bhagavad Gita for Modern Times by Prem Prakash
