Richard's third most popular video; an introduction to the Buddha's first sermon on the Four Noble Truths starting with the Truth of Suffering (Dukkha). [This video was previously titled Suffering (Dukkha) but is presented again here with louder audio for those who requested it.]

A dhamma talk about the second of Buddha's Four Noble Truths - 1) Life is Suffering. 2) The cause of suffering. 3)The cessation of suffering 4) The path which leads us away from suffering. Teacher Richard Jones, London Buddhist Vihara 2016 Richard Jones, of the London Buddhist Vihara, explains the causes of suffering as described by the Buddha - the second of The Four Noble Truths. If you are ready for more advanced content please see Richard's Abhidhamma course (on consciousness) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl-W6uxx3fieNoBN7arGJlBXIbNChvDp-

Richard Jones talks about the Buddha's Third Noble Truth, the end of suffering (dukkha) and the resulting state of enlightenment (Nibbāna). This lesson is part of the 8-week course 'Beginner's Buddhism ' at the London Buddhist Vihara. June 2016. . . . . . . . . . Subscribe for new videos: https://goo.gl/9w29n6

The law of Kamma describes how if you perform an action with a good intention in your mind, then, sooner or later you will receive good results. Richard Jones explains with clarity, this Buddhist doctrine, which is simple to explain in principle but complicated to understand in detail. This class was recorded live at The London Buddhist Vihara, July 2016. . . . . . . . . . Subscribe for new videos: https://goo.gl/9w29n6 #kamma #buddhism #karma #richardjones #cetana #cause and effect #london buddhist vihara #richard jones #beginners buddhism #dhamma class #kamma buddhism #first noble truth #kamma london buddhist #english dharma class

HOW ARE BUDDHA'S TEACHINGS HELPFUL IN EVERYDAY LIFE? Richard summarises the learning from previous lessons in the Beginner's series, and highlights a few things about the Buddha's teachings that might lead to a happier life in the here and now. For higher teachings (Abhidhamma) with printables - visit https://www.londonbuddhist.co.uk/abhidhamma-handouts

Second Noble Truth - the causes of suffering. Continuing Richard Jones's 2016 Beginner's Buddhism course filmed at the London Buddhist Vihara in June 2016. Buddha asked us not to believe his teachings but to understand them. Recap of the Realms of Existence (01:00) Buddha's Realises the Path to Nibanna - aka the Eightfold Path (46:10) 1) Right View 2) Right Thought 3) Right Speech 4) Right Action 5) Right Livelihood 6) Right Effort 7) Right Mindfulness 8) Right Concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Subscribe for new talks: https://goo.gl/9w29n6 #london buddhist videos #london buddhist vihara #buddhist psychology #the first noble truth #nama rupa #eightfold path # ten fetters # buddhist realms of existence #right view #8-fold path #Second noble truth #causes of suffering #suffering in buddhism

The four noble truths are likened to a visit to the doctor. The fourth truth is the 'cure'. But for the cure to work you have to take it. Only you can take it no one can do it for you. Talk by Richard Jones Beginners Buddhism - week 4 London Buddhist Vihara june 2016 . . . . . . . . . Subscribe for new videos: https://goo.gl/9w29n6

Richard Jones explains the Buddhist rich doctrine of the 'Wheel of Life' which describes how ALL physical and mental phenomena arise due to a previous cause. A simple process of causality (conditioning). Everything depends on something for its existence. Nothing is exempt from this except for the state of Nibbana. Things do not arise just by chance, by accident or by some outside agency - we are talking about a process of cause and effect. The Wheel of Life can be used to explain the life cycle of an individual, as well as the arising of suffering (dukkha) and the four noble truths. This doctrine of the Wheel of Life is also known as "Dependent Origination' or Conditioned Genesis (Paticca-Samuppada in Pali - which is the original language if the Buddhist Scriptures). . . . . . . . . . Subscribe for new videos: https://goo.gl/9w29n6

This lesson (full talk) explores the goals and methods of Buddhist Meditation, or Bhāvanā, which means mental cultivation or development. There are free, weekly classes and meditation groups offered at the London Buddhist , free of charge, on Tuesdays (10.30am) or Wednesdays at 7pm. There is also a retreat on the second Saturday of every month. If you live in London please do visit. The London Buddhist Vihara, 11 The Avenue. Chiswick. London W4 1BP. With the deepest gratitude to the monks and lay volunteers at The Vihara, and to our dearly departed teacher, Mr Richard Jones. May he attain the supreme bliss of Nibbana. . . . . . . . . . Subscribe for new videos: https://goo.gl/9w29n6

Download Handout: https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/70f2ac_772e0f7ec0e14ddd88960a2a2d0ad5a7.pdf Samsara - the endless round of birth and death where no permanent happiness is to be found. Teacher Richard Jones gives a detailed description of these realms of existence and introduces the Buddhist concept of Nibbāna (Nirvana)... permanent happiness. Ready for an advanced course on Abhidhamma? See here.....https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl-W6uxx3fieNoBN7arGJlBXIbNChvDp- Subscribe for new content: https://goo.gl/9w29n6

"What qualifies you to do any teaching?" How I Became A Dhamma Teacher is a tribute to our stupendous dhamma teacher, Richard Jones. He eschewed the limelight hence few of the thumbnails on this channel feature his image. This is the very the last video I made with our exceptional friend before he passed away on Monday 2 April 2018. He will be fondly remembered and much missed by his family, close friends and his many dhamma friends at the London Buddhist Vihara, The Buddhist Society and beyond. He was a stalwart supporter and dear friend to the Head Monk at the London Buddhist Vihara, Ven. Seelawimala and also the former Head Monk, Ven. Dr Vaijaranja. Richard with his unparalleled kindness and generosity gave his teachings and time as a volunteer for 30 years, supporting the students, the venerable monks and the wider sangha (dhamma community) without asking for anything in return. Richard agreed to these videos to help spread the teachings of the Buddha. He has enjoyed knowing these videos have been of benefit to many people. Even the week before his passing, Richard took the time to read and respond to comments on the channel; but he reminded me often "It is the teachings - not the Teacher". I know he is right, but it is difficult to agree entirely when one's teacher is Richard Jones... Kind, Generous, Humble, yet with magnificent erudition and knowledge of the Buddha's teachings. The first subscriber to comment on this channel after Richard's passing was Alfred Quinn. He did not know Richard had died and commented thus: 'This man is a giant of the dhamma'. I could not have put it better myself. A giant of the dhamma, and a giant in the hearts of many hundreds of people who have loved him and benefited immeasurably from his gifts. May Richard Jones Attain the Supreme Bliss of Nirvana. Donations may be made to Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis via their website https://www.actionpulmonaryfibrosis.org ( "How I Became a Dhamma Teacher", the final video interview of Richard Jones, filmed at the London Buddhist Vihara in Chiswick on 16 November 2017.) . . . . . . . . . Subscribe for new videos: https://goo.gl/9w29n6 #dhammatalk #dharmatalk #theravada #nibbana #buddhist society #london buddhist vihara #four noble truths #eightfold path #dhamma talk #dharma talk #richard g m jones #richard jones # Enlightenment #anagarika dharmapala