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180 - The Dharma of Staying Calm When Facing Challenges

The Zen Studies Podcast

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Cultivating Calm Through Boundless Self Practices

This chapter contrasts the limited sense of self with a boundless perspective, highlighting how the former can lead to anxiety while the latter fosters calmness. It introduces two practices, centering in the present moment and the Tonglen practice, to promote interconnectedness and reduce suffering.

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