This talk continues a series of reviews presented by Allie Vaknin focusing on the paramis, those wholesome conditions of the mind that, when cultivated to their greatest potential, create the conditions for Awakening, the direct realization of Nirvana.  Allie emphasizes the importance of direct subjective awareness of unwholesome conditions and the intentional “letting go” of the craving/clinging that creates the unwholesomeness.  Her presentation is accompanied by various comments and questions by those attending the meeting.

Each generation must understand the principles found in the Noble Eightfold Path in the context of the culture of that time.  During this talk, April Koester continues to review the Virtue component of the path, specifically how current developments such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the pressures of contemporary life can be associated with Right Livelihood.  The talk follows up on her previously posted talks on Right Speech and Right Action that were recently recorded.
Here are the notes prepared for this talk:  RIGHT LIVELIHOOD DHARMA TALK – Google Docs