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Oct 2024
48m 28s

Cultivating a Courageous Heart - Part 1

TARA BRACH
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In the face of violence, hatred and loss, how do we handle the reactivity we feel? Our own anger, hatred and fear? These two talks offer guidance and practice in letting our own vulnerability be a portal to responding - to ourselves, each other and our world - with courageous, wise hearts.

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