333 - Buddha Is Like an Old-Growth Tree: Practice as Human Maturation
About this episode
The episode discusses an alternative perspective on Buddhist practice, focusing on human maturation and the concept of Bodhicitta rather than solely on the goal of enlightenment.
Sometimes it's difficult to relate to the goal of "awakening" or "enlightenment." Especially if we've gained a hard-won sense of peace with ourselves and our lives, it can seem counterproductive to dwell on some experience or understanding we don't yet have and then drive ourselves to achieve it. I want to share an alternative way to frame your practice that might kindle your Bodhicitta in a different way.
People in this episode
Host: Domyo Burk
Topics covered
- awakening
- enlightenment
- Bodhicitta
- practice
- human maturation
- Buddhism
Keywords
- Buddhism
- awakening
- enlightenment
- Bodhicitta
- practice
- human maturation
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