21 June 2024 | Dhamma Talk by Luang Por Amaro

On Friday 21 June, Nalanda members and devotees were privileged to welcome Luang Por Amaro, the abbot of the Amaravati Buddhist Monastery to Nalanda Centre for the evening service and Dhamma talk. Luang Por Amaro advised the congregation on the distinction between the two kinds of happiness and the two kinds of love which one can experience.

Worldly happiness and love undeniably bring about instantaneous gratification and are pleasing. Yet, these are dependent on conditions that are fleeting and will eventually cause sorrow and pain to arise. True happiness however is accompanied by the qualities of ease and peacefulness, whilst the unconditional love of mettā and karunā (loving-kindness and compassion) is benevolent and frees us from clinging.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Luang Por Amaro for guiding us to better understand the potential of the trained mind to experience these liberating states. May Luang Por be blessed with good health, happiness and peace.