The Importance of Joy

Undefended Dharma with Mary Stancavage by Mary Stancavage

Apr 28, 202622:38Religion & Spirituality

Oftentimes when things are especially awful, we think that joy may be inappropriate and that we must stay focused on the difficulties. But this is not the case. Bhikkhu Bodhi says that cultivation of joy is important to...

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