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Relieving Suffering By Widening The Container

Name: Relieving Suffering By Widening The Container
Uploaded: 2025-12-26T22:14:24.680Z
Duration: 17 min 32 s
Channel: Robert Waldinger
Description: In this talk, we explore the ways that we can practice with our own distress (worry, fear, sadness, anger) by using the practice of widening the container. Broadening the sphere of our awareness frees us from what David Foster Wallace calls our "skull-sized kingdoms."

by Robert Waldinger

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4.9

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talks

Activity

Meditation

Suitable for

Everyone

Plays

In this talk, we explore the ways that we can practice with our own distress (worry, fear, sadness, anger) by using the practice of widening the container. Broadening the sphere of our awareness frees us from what David Foster Wallace calls our "skull-sized kingdoms."

Suffering Awareness Zen Perspective Emptiness Compassion Emotional Observation Humility Self Preoccupation Three Poisons Widening The Container Zen Practice Cosmic Perspective Carl Sagan Compassion Development Observing Emotions

Meet your Teacher

Robert Waldinger

Newton, MA

Meet your Teacher

Robert Waldinger

Newton, MA

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