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227 – Skillful Self-Discipline Part 1: Balancing Discipline and Gentleness

The Zen Studies Podcast

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Self-Discipline Without Gentleness

Self-discipline without gentleness springs from a delusional and inflated belief in the power of our perceived executive eye. Kjoggen Carlson describes this scenario: "Every vow and intention creates an equal and opposite resistance" Even giving up on self-discipline can be violent when it's based on a conclusion that you are hopeless or irredeemable.

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