Yoga Sutra

I was listening to Geshe Michael Roach's lecture on Yoga Sutra online.
http://www.theknowledgebase.com/browse/products.php?product=Love-and-the-Yoga-Sutra-%282011%2C-Singapore%2C-Geshe-Michael-Roach%29


This lecture is really quite interesting and inspirational.
I am not going to go into details about this Sutra (Cos if you are interested, it's really better to listen to the original teaching)


I really like the idea that when we ourselves are having problems, and negative emotions start to arise, instead of thinking about ourselves, pray for others' happiness.


I think this practice can be quite powerful as it reminds you not to be self centered. Usually, when you feel unhappy, you can't get out from the sadness as all you can focus on is yourself.
And God knows that this will only intensify your unhappiness.


Instead, if we can learn to shift our focus to others, we will stop thinking about ourselves at least for a short moment. And eventually, you can be closer to the "selflessness" stage as described in Buddhism.


Aug 26


Yoga - Hot Hatha Class with Margie @ Pure Yoga CWB


Meditation - the Yoga Sutra by Geshe Michael Roach