Tattva by Keshava Maharaja Buddha & Krishna | S.B. Keshava Swami at Tufts University | November 2025
Dec 23, 2025
Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Maharaja, a seasoned ISKCON monk and spiritual author, joins Vinita, a Theravada Buddhist monk and mindfulness teacher, in a fascinating dialogue. They delve into the motivations behind monastic life and share insights on maintaining discipline through morning routines. Their exploration of happiness contrasts sensory joy with deeper spiritual fulfillment through service. They discuss suffering in the context of purpose and the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, and emphasize the transformative power of meditation and community in fostering compassion.
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Cooking As Grounding Practice
- Vinita grounded herself at Harvard by cooking Sri Lankan food that reminded her of her mother.
- Preparing meals with care served as a stabilizing, loving-kindness practice during stress.
Service Produces Deep Happiness
- There are many kinds of happiness, but the deepest is the happiness of the soul.
- Serving others creates lasting joy and transforms giving into true life fulfillment.
Lower Expectations To Reduce Suffering
- Reduce expectations to decrease suffering; excessive wanting increases vulnerability to loss.
- Recognize pleasure and pain as interdependent; lowering attachment eases emotional swings.
