Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature: Four Attributes of the First Noble Truth Continued

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna continues teaching on the 16 attributes of the Four Noble Truths, as presented in the Text “Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron. This session focuses on the second attribute of the first noble truth; the unsatisfactoriness of conditioned existence. John makes important distinctions between temporary pleasures and inner lasting happiness, so that we can relate to the conditions of this life in healthy ways and direct our energies toward true sources of happiness.