Is Nibbana to be attained here and now? The disciples of the Buddha, mostly monks and nuns, choose to dedicate to realize the Four Noble Truths to cease their sensual desires or cravings and attain the bliss of freedom during this lifetime. Whereas the majority of lay followers of the Buddha are taking the gradual path to Enlightenment and, in the meantime, still constantly seek out opportunities to gratify their cravings unaware that there are drawbacks in their quest. Listen to the talk, which is based on verses 186, 187, 213 and 216 of the Dhammapada and find out why we are still attached to sensual cravings and why are there fear, pain and grief associated with having such cravings instead of lasting happiness? And, how to achieve the bliss of freedom from sensual cravings.
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