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#219 — The Power of Compassion

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Is There a True Authenticity That Is Ever Released?

The dolly lama is known for his unconditional acceptance and love without qualification. When you're with somebody like the dolly lama, you know immediately that you are unconditionally accepted and loved. It's almost as if this weight is lifted off of you, and this natural joy and exuberance about being alive, in some ways, is released. I can understand why people want to be near him. He does have a kind of focus on just connecting with people,. And it's amazing the number of weird people who show up when his presence is announced somewhere. But he'll walk into the lobby of a hotel now, ponthepon brief but very briefly. That would...

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