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248 - Are the Buddha’s Teachings on Renunciation Relevant for Householders? – Part 1
248 - Are the Buddha’s Teachings on Renunciation Relevant for Householders? – Part 1
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Sep 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The Buddha was pretty clear. If you wanted to experience complete liberation, it was best practice renunciation - to leave all worldly things behind: Family, sex, alcohol, fancy food, music, entertainment, frivolity, etc. Why did the Buddha recommend this? Why do fully ordained Buddhist monks and nuns still live this way? Are the Buddha’s teachings on renunciation relevant for householders?
Released:
Sep 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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