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Self-Induced Suffering

Self-Induced Suffering

Self-Induced Suffering explores how our thoughts, attachments, and aversions create unnecessary pain, offering insights and practices to recognize and alleviate this self-generated distress.

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Free from Resistance

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4.8talks•48 min

Clarity Of Motivation Is Paramount - L,L,&L W/ Glenn Ambrose

Glenn Ambrose

4.7guided•7 min

Free from Resistance

Gailor Large

4.7talks•41 min

Transform Suffering: The Discussion - Live Event Recording

Sarah Sati

4.8talks•50 min

Five Spiritual Faculties: Effort And Concentration

Lloyd Burton

4.9talks•50 min

Taking Refuge Part 2: Dhamma

Lloyd Burton

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The Hindrances - Anger

Lloyd Burton

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Talk: You Work Hard to Create Your Suffering

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Self-Induced Suffering

Self-Induced Suffering

Self-Induced Suffering explores how our thoughts, attachments, and aversions create unnecessary pain, offering insights and practices to recognize and alleviate this self-generated distress.

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