Gerry’s Dharma Talk on June 12, 2016 on “Are You Really Happy? Why Buddhism is the answer.”
Category: Videos
Schools of Buddhism by Venerable Hung I
Venerable Hung I introduces various schools of Buddhism, focusing on Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism.
The Habits of Happiness Matthieu Ricard
What is happiness, and how can we all get some? Biochemist turned Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard, sometimes called “the happiest man in the world,” says we can train our minds in habits of well-being, to generate a true sense of serenity and fulfillment.
Click to listen to the “happiest man in the world.”
The Healing Power of Mindfulness Jon Kabat-Zinn
Pioneering mindfulness researcher Jon Kabat-Zinn delivers a 2-hour talk at Dartmouth College, in which he describes mindfulness and its many applications to mind/body medicine. He leaves the audience with some inspiring words on how to kick start mindfulness programs in schools, hospitals, and political offices.
Buddhism Simplified by Gerry Trione
Compassion and the True Meaning of Empathy
Buddhist roshi Joan Halifax works with people at the last stage of life (in hospice and on death row). She shares what she’s learned about compassion in the face of death and dying, and a deep insight into the nature of empathy.
For Halifax TED talk click here >
