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Day 8 ~ Heruka Preparations
Aug 1, 2026
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Acceptance through wisdom
Understanding the power of acceptance in creating harmony in our relationships
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Gen Khedrub
In this talk, Gen Khedrub guides us in understanding the power of acceptance in creating harmony in our relationships, and in cultivating happiness and peace of mind within ourselves. Together, we explore the vital difference between genuine love and clinging attachment, discovering how wisdom in our relationships allows us to accept others as they are—without the need to control them. This podcast is an extract of a talk given at KMC Boston based on the book 
How to Solve our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
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