Practice Resource Guide
Third Noble Truth: The end of Suffering
We pause to appreciate te joy we experience
About this Page
Introduction of the Concepts and Practices on this page and how they relate to recovery
How this Concept Applies to Recovery
Pause to Notice the Moments we experience Joy, Satisfaction, and Gratitude
It is possible to end our suffering. When we come to understand the nature of our craving and realize that all our experiences are temporary by nature, we can begin a more skillful way to live with the dissatisfaction that is part of being human. We don't need to be torn apart by our thoughts and feelings that say, "I have to have more of that," or "I'll do anything to get rid of that.” The Third Noble Truth is that the end of craving is possible. Each of us has the capacity for recovery.
Recovery Dharma, Page 17
How The Practice Helps
Refuge in Dharma (Buddhist Wisdom)
Reconnect with our refuges for support: read, listen to talks, reach out to friends, remember our own practice strengths
Refuge in Buddha (Inner Wisdom)
Practice Choiceless Awareness - simply resting in the present moment. Some call it Calm Abiding
Refuge in Sangha (Community Wisdom)
Take note of and celebrate the action that led to even a moment of calm abiding
Refuge in the Dharma
Practices that explore and deepen understanding of the Concepts
The Path and Growth
Listen to Talks
Letting go of suffering
Here is a talk that helps expand on the Third Noble Truth.
Talk: Third Noble Truth - Hugh Byrne
Talk: The Practice of Letting Go - Larry Yang
Scroll down to the Playlist Section for more talks meditation, articles, and books.
Growth
Stay Curious
Equanimity
Letting Go / Renunciation
Appreciative Joy
Lists
Refuge in the Buddha
Practices that connect us to our deepest Wisdom
Meditation
Rewire the Brain for Recovery
Concentration Mantra Slogan
Mindful Moment
Meditation
Inquiry and Investigation
Explore and Experience
If you need inspiration with this part of the practice, return to the Inquiry heading on the Title Page of the Practice Guide
Renunciation
Practice Letting Go
Exploring Goals
What things are most important to you? Does your behavior fit into this?
What sort of person do you want to be? What qualities do you want to possess?
What sorts of things would you like to accomplish in your life?
Refuge in the Sangha
Practices that cultivate connections with wise friends and mentors
Meetings
Attend and Befriend
Meetings
Find
Connect
Contribute
Wise Friends and Mentors
Develop Deep Connection
Core Intentions
Support the Sangha
Playlist
Connect with others who have traveled this path. Each of the links on this list addresses the concepts of this section. So feel free to start with any link. If none of these recordings interest you, then use the concepts listed under the Growth heading to search for talks from the Buddhist Sources page.
Connect with others who have traveled this path. Each of the links on this list addresses the concepts of this section. So feel free to start with any link. If none of these recordings interest you, then use the concepts listed under the Growth heading to search for talks from the Buddhist Sources page.
Insight Community
Insight
Talk: 3rd Noble Truth: The End of Dukkha, Joseph Goldstein, Turning the Wheel of Dharma Series
Meditation: Entrusting Yourself to the Waves - Tara Brach
Talk: Letting go into Forgiveness - Noliwe Alexander
Talk: Clinging and Letting Go - Matthew Brensilver - Audio Dharma
Talk: Radical Gratitude - Nikki Mirghafori - Spirit Rock MC
Retreats
The links to these specific retreats will be repeated throughout the Practice Resources section of this site. You can focus your listening on these talks as you work through the Recovery Dharma Program.
Insight Meditation Retreat 2022
Mindfulness Meditation and Heart Practices
James Baraz, Tempel Smith, JD Doyle
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Insight Meditation Society
Retreat Page: The Twelve Insights of the Four Noble Truths
Talk: The First Noble Truth
Insight - IMC Redwood City
Retreat Page: The Four Noble Truths and the Heart Practices
Meditation: Thoughts
Insight Meditation
Feeling Tone, Equanimity
Getting Started - Spirit Rock
The Ending of Suffering Dharma Seed
Renunciation: A Path to Freedom IMS - POC Retreat
Compulsive Thinking, Concentration, & Equanimity New York IMC
Video Talk: 10 Perfections: Renounce What Does Not Serve You IMCW
Thai Forest / Theravada
Thai Forrest / Theravada
Talk: Everyone Likes Letting Go - Ajan Sucitto
Third Noble Truth - Metta Forest Monastery
Strategies for Happiness - Metta Forest Monastery
12:11 - Considering Karma
Impermanence - Abhayagiri
The Six Sense Doors - Abhayagiri
Cause and Effect - Abhayagiri
Meet Dukkha from a Collected Center Ajahn Sucitto
Secular / Academic
Secular | Academic
Quiz - Awe - UC Berkeley
19:59 Buddhism and Happiness - SBA
1:04:39 - Cultivating Emotional Balance Workshop - Part 2 - UC Berkeley
What's the Difference - Non-Attachment and Mental Detachment? - SBA
Buddhist Recovery
Zen
Zen
14:18 How to Let Anger Out Plumb Village
What is True Love? Plumb Village
Renunciation - Sravasti Abbey
Ti betan
Tibetan
Talk: The Fragrance of Freedom - Anam Thubten - Common Ground Meditation Center
Interview: Consensual Authenticity and Radical Dharma Waking Up Bipolar podcast with Lama Rod Owens
Amplified Voices
Recordings from people who are members of communities that are currently underrepresented in Western Buddhist sanghas
Talk: Letting go into Forgiveness - Noliwe Alexander