Living the Dharma in the City | Padmavajra | Croydon Buddhist Centre

In this talk, Padmavajra explores a powerful verse from the Dhammapada that compares a lotus rising from rubbish to the human potential for transcendence amidst challenging conditions. He highlights the Buddha’s teaching on the preciousness of human life and our capacity for reflection, choice, and empathy. Drawing from experiences in both urban and natural environments, Padmavajra shares how practicing Buddhism in the city can cultivate resilience, inner strength, and clarity.
The talk emphasizes enduring hardships with dignity, cultivating mindfulness, and generating positive qualities such as loving-kindness and an appreciation for beauty. Padmavajra offers inspiring guidance on how to embody wisdom and compassion, reminding us that living in this way is a profound service to the world.
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