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Embracing All Of Life, Even The Hard Parts

Name: Embracing All Of Life, Even The Hard Parts
Uploaded: 2025-08-13T17:35:09.134Z
Duration: 14 min 22 s
Channel: Robert Waldinger
Description: In this talk, we explore the fantasy that enlightenment will bring freedom from uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. The goal of practice is not to become completely impervious to feelings, but instead to face everything.

by Robert Waldinger

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Meditation

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In this talk, we explore the fantasy that enlightenment will bring freedom from uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. The goal of practice is not to become completely impervious to feelings, but instead to face everything.

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Meet your Teacher

Robert Waldinger

Newton, MA

Meet your Teacher

Robert Waldinger

Newton, MA

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