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The Second Arrow
A Buddhist Parable
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The parable of the second arrow explains that the first arrow represents physical or immediate pain, while the second arrow represents the suffering that arises from our mental reactions to the pain.
It emphasizes that our interpretations and reactions to events can significantly magnify our suffering.
The story encourages mindfulness and acceptance to reduce unnecessary suffering.
It emphasizes that our interpretations and reactions to events can significantly magnify our suffering.
The story encourages mindfulness and acceptance to reduce unnecessary suffering.
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Michael Tremblay
The Second Arrow (Episode 162)
