Summer Festival 2026 ~ Festival Review
As sixteen extraordinary days of the 2026 Summer Festival draw to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the many precious moments of Dharma, connection, and inspiration we have shared together.
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We can transform suffering
With a spiritual practice we can come to understand the true nature of suffering. We can view our own suffering with wisdom. There are many good qualities of suffering, for example we gain the ability to remain humble; the ability to understand our own and others vulnerabilities.
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With a spiritual practice we can come to understand the true nature of suffering. We can view our own suffering with wisdom. There are many good qualities of suffering, for example we gain the ability to remain humble; the ability to understand our own and others vulnerabilities.
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