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146 - Respect Even for Terrible People: What Does It Mean?
146 - Respect Even for Terrible People: What Does It Mean?
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Sep 12, 2020
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Description
Buddhism, like other religions, teaches we should treat each and every human being with respect, regardless of their behavior or off-putting manifestation. What does this really mean? Sometimes people are hateful, manipulative, cruel, selfish, irresponsible, or downright violent and destructive. Surely, in being asked to respect such people, we’re not being asked to ignore or condone their behavior, so how does respect for them actually look? And why is it important to cultivate this unconditional respect?
Released:
Sep 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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