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44 - The Value of Buddhist Prayer Part 2: Aid-Seeking If There’s No God
44 - The Value of Buddhist Prayer Part 2: Aid-Seeking If There’s No God
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Jan 12, 2018
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Podcast episode
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I continue our exploration of Buddhist prayer with a discussion of "aid-seeking" prayer, or prayer for a positive result. In particular, in this episode I cover the long-established traditions of Buddhist prayer for positive physical or external results, such as protection from danger, recovery from illness, or plentiful rain for crops. (In the next episode I'll talk about prayer to affect change in our own practice, experience, or behavior.)
Released:
Jan 12, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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