Ben Connelly: Imagination, Interdependence, and Liberation Practicing Yogacara Buddhism with Vasubandhu’s Three Natures

“Good news! Everything is of complete, realized nature.” In this energized dharma talk, author and teacher Ben Connelly beautifully articulates Vasubandhu’s teachings of “The Three Natures” – that all things are of imaginary nature, dependent nature, and complete, realized nature. Far from being simply abstract tenets of Buddhist philosophy, Ben highlights that these teachings can plant the seeds for our personal and collective transformation today. Ben dissolves the boundaries between heart and mind showing us how we can bring more humility, agency, intimacy, and faith in our lives by shifting our limited views.