You may have heard that Buddhism teaches us about letting go of our desires. But not all desires are created equal. Bhante Vimalaramsi recently told us about wholesome desires. Wanting to make good karma or wanting to reach spiritual enlightenment are examples of wholesome desire.

You have heard this many times - you are your biggest enemy. And you are the only one who can make you happy. It’s in your hands. No one else is responsible for your happiness. “You’re the boss”, as Venerable Robina says.What exactly do I mean when I say “we are our own biggest enemy”…