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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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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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