Empathy through exchanging self with others

Empathy through exchanging self with others

Author: Kadampa Buddhism April 13, 2026 Duration: 16:09
Gen Chodor explains how it is easier to love people when we understand what they are going through. Using examples and analogies he explains how we can better understand the actions of others if we put ourselves in their shoes. Sometimes people’s rude or challenging behaviour is coming from their inner pain or the difficulties in they are struggling with. He introduces the teachings of the Indian… Source

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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 18

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Duration: 19:23
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Duration: 16:51
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Duration: 17:27
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Duration: 16:51
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