Speaker: Angela Rose. Angela reflects on four important elements of progressing on the path: the blessings of the lineage, the pith instructions of the teacher, our own maturity, and the experience of suffering. As maturity ripens, our understanding of pith instructions grows; as our capacity to experience suffering grows, we are able to connect to the teachings and to others more deeply. Both maturing and deepening our connection to suffering require patience and courage. Throughout this path, the blessings of the unbroken lineage and of our teacher' s pith instructions give us strength and understanding.