Simplifying Our Lives
by Venerable Thubten Chodron©
Singapore
14 Nov 2011

The following teaching is from Venerable Chodron's November 2011 visit to Singapore.

Simplifying Our Lives
[72 min] Download mp3 file

Do you want to simplify your life?
Choosing what’s most important.
Meaning and purpose.
What is important from a Buddhist perspective?
Priorities, especially finding time to meditate.
Motivation.
Living on automatic.
What do you believe in?
Where does happiness come from?
Expectations.
Our obsession with technology and toys.
The dangers of debt.
Advertisements.
Parenting.
Busyness.

Q & A.
It’s our choice whether we simplify our lives.
Learning to be our own friend vs selfishness.
Responsibilities.
Awareness of our actions and their effects.
Being role models for your children.
Avoiding outside influences.
Addiction.
Wanting to feel like we belong.