334 – Six Useful Lessons from the Buddhist Teachings on Rebirth (1 of 2)

The Zen Studies Podcast by Domyo Burk

Jun 29, 202626:04Religion & Spirituality

Zen practice is not dependent on rebirth being true or untrue, and I suspect most Dharma teachers would say the same of their lineage traditions. As long as you practice, it doesn't matter whether you believe in rebirth,...

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