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Schweizer Dharmafeier 2026
Sep. 11, 2026
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Why is Faith in Buddha The Spiritual Life of a Buddhist?
Developing a strong wish to practice
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Gen-la Dekyong
If we have faith in Buddha we will naturally wish to become a Buddha, which in turn will give rise to energy in our practice.
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