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Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage by Mary Stancavage

Sep 7, 202625:15Religion & Spirituality

A core teaching of Buddhism is Dependent Origination although it can seem difficult to understand at times. In this talk, Mary offers a simple overview of this important teaching on conditionality and how we can free our...

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