The Fire that Burns Us – The Second Noble Truth
It would always be meritorious to be present for Dharma sharing. As the Dharma would point to the Truth regardless of whether one would wish to enhance the meaning of daily life or practise diligently to transcend the worldly life, TMBS has thus prioritized Dharma education by organizing regular classes as well as holding public talks to reach out to more people. In this regard, it was rejoicing to attend Bro Hun Tong’s recent talk that was almost full house with close to 100 participants.
Understanding and realizing the Second Noble Truth – the Truth of the Cause of Sufferings, would be a central tenet in the study of Dharma and practice. Bro Hun Tong briefly introduced this Truth (samudaya) during his talk in the context of the Four Truths (dukkha, samudaya, nirodha, marga). The Cause of Sufferings would be due to desire (tanhā) or clinging (upādāna) that falls into three categories: craving for sensual pleasures (kāma tanhā), craving of becoming (bhava tanhā), and craving of non-existence (vibhava tanhā).
He has further highlighted the importance of awareness by sharing in depth at three levels: know that there is clinging (factual), be aware that there would be clinging (practice), and clinging could be brought to cease (realization).
In ending, he encouraged everyone to be truthful to oneself in order to acknowledge the mistake and to correct it.
By the way our new Dharma Classes opens in July for adults and senior citizens.
