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Is universal compassion possible?

Kadam Lucy explores the transformative potential of universal compassion in our divided world

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20:06 · 2025年3月10日 Kadam Lucy James

Compassion

Kadam Lucy James

In this podcast, Kadam Lucy explores the transformative potential of universal compassion in our divided world. Drawing from ancient Buddhist wisdom and contemporary examples, she examines whether extending compassion to all beings—even those we find difficult—is truly achievable or merely an idealistic aspiration. Based on the book Universal Compassion by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

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