Buddha's Wisdom is Long-Term (Why "Just Being Present" is a Trap)

We are often told that wisdom is "just being in the present moment." But the Buddha never defined wisdom that way. In fact, that idea can be a trap.
The Buddha's wisdom always takes the long-term view. It starts with the question: "What, when I do it, will lead to my long-term welfare and happiness?" The present moment is not a place to just "be"—it's the only place where you can act to shape your future.
This talk explores the Buddha's vision of a world trapped in conflict, and how he realized the true problem was the "arrow" in his own heart. Discover why mindfulness is not a passive, non-judgmental presence, but an active memory—remembering the lessons of the past to develop skills in the present that will protect you in the future.
Learn how to use the three fabrications (bodily, verbal, and mental) to build a harmless, reliable happiness that lasts.
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