Why Do We Meditate? - David Lewis

Suzuki Roshi once asked, "Why do we practice meditation? So we can experience a pleasant old age." Aging comes with a constellation of indignities and challenges, often resulting in a feeling of vulnerability. Our ability to accept that life is unreliable, the very definition of dukkha, is essential to maintaining peace of mind. In this talk, David speaks about The Heavenly Messengers of old age, illness and death, as important reminders to practice, so that we can prepare our mind for the ...