A Joyful Dharma Celebration at IKRC Grand Canyon
Around 200 people gathered at IKRC Grand Canyon for a peaceful and inspiring Southwest Dharma Celebration, receiving precious teachings on subtle impermanence from Gen Gomlam.
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Become a Friend of the World
A bodhisattva is a friend of all the world, not just some of the people who are friendly to me. It's someone who consciously chooses to view the world from a place of love, from a place of compassion.
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Kadam Adam Starr
Kadam Adam Star explains what it means to become a bodhisattva, describing this as becoming a friend of the world. He explores our potential to develop love, compassion, and wisdom, and shows how we can begin living this way now rather than waiting to become perfect.
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