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Refuge, resilience and response in uncertain times

With Thanissara recorded on October 15, 2017.

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By now, we can consciously acknowledge that our planetary state of emergency and ineffectual political response is impacting and fast changing our Dharma curriculum. We are being mercilessly shaken awake while at the same time facing overwhelming uncertainties. In this session, Thanissara explores how the Dharma, its practices and guidelines, can come to our aid and support, while offering practical steps forward.

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