Class 10: The Second Noble Truth, the Cause of Suffering with Thich Chan Phap Hai

Last week, we learned about the first turning of the wheel-the recognition of our suffering and our situation. With the second turning of the wheel, Thich Chan Phap Hai encourages us to explores the causes of our suffering. We learn more deeply about the three poisons-- Greed (or 'ever-seeking' or 'always wanting'), Hatred (or ill-will or 'closed-down heart') and ignorance or delusion (not ignorance as in lack of learning but in the inability to see things as they really are). These are the three roots of suffering that the 4 noble truths offered by the Buddha will transform leading to liberation. The weekly practices focus on 'bare recognition' or 'bare experience' and handout includes many important readings. Tonight's talk is a beautiful offering of the dharma that is practical for us to use. It offers guideposts that help us on the journey in the Dharma that each of us must experience for ourselves. We hope you will find it immediately useful and effective.