As The Wheel Turns

Tuck Stibich’s Dharma talk, "As the Wheel Turns," centers on understanding and embodying the Dharma, particularly through the Four Noble Truths. Stibich emphasizes that anxiety about global suffering shouldn't paralyze us but instead inspire mindful action. Drawing from Thich Nhat Hanh, he suggests embracing the present moment and finding joy as a refuge for others. Stibich explores the first transmission of Buddhist teachings, highlighting the importance of the student's understanding for the transmission to occur, not just the teaching itself. Sharing a personal experience with cancer treatment, he illustrates how embracing suffering can reveal a path to liberation and spiritual urgency, advocating for aligning with reality rather than resisting it. The talk concludes with reflections on vows, urging listeners to consider their motivations and faith in fulfilling them, emphasizing that vows, not souls, continue after death.