Foundations of the Spiritual Path: The First Noble Truth

Hello Wonderful Open Heart Project,

Sometimes the best way to deepen practice is to begin at the beginning.

The Buddha’s first teaching was the Four Noble Truths. Though I’ve been studying them for decades, I still hear something new every time I return to them. The teachings may be familiar, but my life has changed, and I can hear them differently.

In this week’s practice, we return to the First Noble Truth and consider impermanence. This can be a difficult truth to accept, so I share a couple of stories from real life to illustrate how to work with this concept. You can actually start by noticing where you resist it and accepting that you cannot accept it.

I’d love to hear your stories from your world when it comes to impermanence. Comment below.

Love,
Susan

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