Thousands: Talk

Olivia explores the “Thousands” chapter of the Dhammapada, reflecting on the Buddha’s teaching that more is not always better—one meaningful word, one moment of inner transformation, or one day of seeing clearly can be more valuable than a thousand empty accomplishments. Through the lens of a challenging relationship, we’ll explore what it means to value lived understanding over quantity, meet our own reactivity with awareness, and become more present with what is actually true.Dhammapada, Chapter 8: “Thousands” • Translation: Gil FronsdalPrompt: What is something in your mind that needs to be interrupted? Sitting segment that complements the talk portion on ThousandsGroup Date: 9/8/2026