In the Buddhist tradition, desire refers to a form of wanting generating pressure in the mind, dependency on outcome and leading to problems for the one who desires and often for others. The teachings offer practices to end desire. Desire reveals itself in habitual behaviour, neediness, despair, aggression, addictions etc
Longing can reveal a deep and precious sustained wish, healthy and vital. A longing for truth. A longing for understanding. A longing for God. A longing for liberation.
Western psychology and spiritual viewpoints often stress ‘balance.’ It is not necessarily a virtue. It could show as trying to see both sides of a situation or a desire to please everybody.
This talk will examine desire, longing and inner balance. What are subtle ways to perceive the difference between the three?
What is the wisdom necessary to work with all three features of our inner life?
Session will include a guided meditation, talk and question and answers.