The Power of Wisdom

Wisdom is more than knowledge—it is the lived experience, discernment, and deep understanding that guide us through life’s complexities. In this service, we explore the sources of wisdom in our lives, from ancient traditions to personal insight and revelation, and how we can cultivate it within ourselves and our communities.

Reading: “So what is the most important thing?” by Pema Chodron

“So, what is the most important thing to do with each day? With each morning, each afternoon, each evening? It is to leave a gap. It doesn’t matter whether you are practicing meditation or working, there is an underlying continuity. These gaps, these punctuations, are like poking holes in the clouds, poking holes in the cocoon. And these gaps can extend so that they can permeate your entire life, so that the continuity is no longer the continuity of discursive thought but rather one continual gap.”