This week we listened to a talk on the Four Noble Truths, in part building on Michael’s talk last week that included references to the Buddha’s first teaching, the core principles they pointed to, and the path to which they led. All these were laid out in his very first sermon, offered to his five fellow seekers at Sarnath.
That core endures till today as the heart of the teaching.
So it is always useful to return to the initial teachings that continue to be the bedrock of practice. And for 25 years, dharma teacher Gil Fronsdal starts each year with a dharma talk on the Four Noble Truths.
Ellen started our meditation with a few questions and then shared Gil’s talk. These teachings provide guidance for living a life in accordance with the Buddha’s teachings day to day, as well as a particular focus for meditation we can return to at many points in our lives.
