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Feb 2022
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165 - Unlearning

NOAH RASHETA
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"A student of Buddhism tries to unlearn something every day." What does it mean to "unlearn"? In this episode, I will share my thoughts around the notion of learning and unlearning in the context of practicing Buddhism.

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