Session 87: (Discussion Only) Balancing Discipline and Gentleness and a Q&A Session

Alan Wallace Shamatha Teachings Fall 2010

Dec 8, 201001:04:50Religion & Spirituality

In this talk, Alan encourages us to continue our practice in a spirit of loving-kindness for ourselves. He then answers questions about Arhats, colors of traditional monastic robes, and oracle to the Dalai Lama, Khandro...

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