A Path To Voluntary Simplicity

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A Path To Voluntary Simplicity

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32 minutes

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Nov 26, 2007

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My talk at the 1st Unitarian Church of Los Angeles titled "Voluntary Simplicity" based on a book by Duane Elgin. First published in 1981 "Voluntary Simplicity" is about getting your choice back... Choosing simplicity of complexity, voluntary over involuntary... It's about being free.

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Nov 26, 2007

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Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Kusala Bhikshu and his Urban Dharma; an American born Buddhist monk living in Los Angeles, California. Kusala shares his understanding of Buddhism in a simple, non-technical way through stories, humor and personal insights.

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On Being a Monk - Part 5a: Part 1 of 3... My interview with Roshi Wendy 'Egyoku' Nakao, abbot of the Zen Center of Los Angeles. by Urban Dharma
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Chadwick School #1 Q&A: A presentation to students at Chadwick School studying the Book "Siddhartha," a novel of asceticism set in the time of the Buddha. I shared my understanding of Buddhism and answered their many questions. by Urban Dharma
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Finding Peace: A talk on finding peace in this ever changing world of birth, death, growth and decay. by Urban Dharma
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Buddhist Volunteer: My talk to the UCLA Buddhist Club on why and how I Volunteer as a Buddhist. by Urban Dharma
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Everyday Buddhism - Class 4 / Part 1: This is Class 4, Part 1 of an extension class I taught at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles titled, "Intergrating Buddhist Practices Into Everyday Life." This four week class that went from... Sept. 28 - Oct. 19, 2006. by Urban Dharma
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Making A Difference - Part 2: My interview with Dr. Ananda Guruge, Dean of Academic Affairs and Director of the International Academy of Buddhism at the University of the West in Rosemead, CA. by Urban Dharma
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A Path To Voluntary Simplicity

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