Episode

Ayya Santussika: The Joy of Having Faced Down Suffering

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Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction
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Jun 11, 2026
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Summary

(Cloud Mountain Retreat Center) In the First Noble Truth the Buddha encourages us to turn towards dukkha, acknowledge it and understand it. This is essential for awakening, for freeing ourselves from bondage. This talk contains stories about how one might do this, ending with a brief intro to the process "Feeding Your Demons."