This talk examines the classical teaching on the wisdom section of the eightfold path—right understanding/view and right intention/attitude.

Opening to the uncertainty of life and learning to stop expecting things to be any way other than the way they are.

Using a simple example of stress in every day life, this talk examines the Buddha’s teaching on the first noble truth – particularly, “having to associate with things we don’t like, be separated from things we like, and not get what we want.” It considers the insights that accompany opening to this truth.

The talk explores worldly or human happiness, celestial or heavenly happiness and transcendent happiness or Nibbana.