On one level, Ajahn Ñaniko tells us, the Buddha's teachings are quite simple – do good, refrain from bad, purify the mind. But there is often a hidden intention in our mental practice – to get rid of unwanted thoughts and feelings. Yet this is wrong view and just another defilement. The Buddha's way to purifying the mind allows us to use thought in a way that leads much deeper. This talk was offered on May 14, 2016 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.