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Showing up Fully in the Full Catastrophe

With Jessica Morey recorded on November 6, 2022.

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As a new parent, working full time, facing the daily news of global conflict and environment crisis, liberation can sometimes seem far off to me. And yet, every day is a new opportunity to use the Buddha’s teachings to stay present, soft hearted, and courageous. In this Sunday session, we’ll explore practical dharma insights and meditations that can help us to show up fully amidst hardship.

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