Best PL Presents Podcasts (2026)

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Preparing for the Unexpected Presentation 20:00

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This podcast features a recording from a seminar that Brian presented at. The seminar was focused on common questions that are asked about the funeral industry, such as whether a prepaid funeral service can be altered and what a travel protection plan is. Brian also answers questions from the audience in this recording. In this episode, he covers p…

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4/4 Seeing and imagining. [EN-PT-ES] Sintra 07-08.2025 8:52:22

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30 July - 9 August 2025. Seeing and imagining. Dzogchen retreat with James Low at Casa de Exercícios de Santo Inácio, Colares, in Sintra, Portugal. Imagining is the play of the ground source. If the source is seen then all that is imagined is non-dual illusion, like a mirage or a dream. If the ground source is not seen and opened to then all that i…

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Ideas for how to help a Child Process Grief 15:21

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Grief is a difficult subject to talk about, especially when talking about it to a child for the first time. Brian talks about ways to help a child process grief and understand the permanence of death. He covers how grief can be expressed through the body and through actions, as well as how to explain the feeling of grief to a child. There are activ…

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2/2 Self-liberating understanding. Eifel 10.2015 7:13:52

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15-18 October, 2015. Meditation retreat in Kamalashila Institute, in the Eifel region of German, based on Chapter 10 of James Low's book Simply Being, which is a translation of Patrul Rinpoche's text "Self-liberating Understanding". "Integrating the view, meditation and activity in dzogchen. We will focus on the self liberation of experience, which…

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3/4 Seeing and imagining. [EN-PT-ES] Sintra 07-08.2025 10:56:41

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30 July - 9 August 2025. Seeing and imagining. Dzogchen retreat with James Low at Casa de Exercícios de Santo Inácio, Colares, in Sintra, Portugal. Imagining is the play of the ground source. If the source is seen then all that is imagined is non-dual illusion, like a mirage or a dream. If the ground source is not seen and opened to then all that i…

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1/2 Self-liberating understanding. Eifel 10.2015 8:50:59

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15-18 October, 2015. Meditation retreat in Kamalashila Institute, in the Eifel region of German, based on Chapter 10 of James Low's book Simply Being, which is a translation of Patrul Rinpoche's text "Self-liberating Understanding". "Integrating the view, meditation and activity in dzogchen. We will focus on the self liberation of experience, which…

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2/4 Seeing and imagining. [EN-PT-ES] Sintra 07-08.2025 11:33:49

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30 July - 9 August 2025. Seeing and imagining. Dzogchen retreat with James Low at Casa de Exercícios de Santo Inácio, Colares, in Sintra, Portugal. Imagining is the play of the ground source. If the source is seen then all that is imagined is non-dual illusion, like a mirage or a dream. If the ground source is not seen and opened to then all that i…

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Mindful therapy: beliefs and assumptions, a buddhist perspective. Hereford 11.2011 3:24:19

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18 November 2011. James Low gave this workshop for practising therapists in Hereford, UK. “Our open heart touching and opening the heart of the other. This is non-dual contact, the meeting of sky with sky, the heart of Buddhist ethics.” ~ James Low James starts with an introduction to the traditional Tibetan view of mindfulness, then relates this t…

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The Deathless and the Dying. London 11.2025 2:28:44

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9th November 2025. The Deathless and the Dying. Public talk with James Low at Lekdanling in East London, England, at the invitation of the Shang Shung Institute of Tibetan Studies. The focus will be on illusion as the middle way between the familiar binary opposites of birth and death, health and sickness, life as flow and within that, loss and gri…

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1/4 Seeing and imagining. [EN-PT-ES] Sintra 07-08.2025 9:56:41

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1/4 Seeing and imagining. [EN-PT-ES] Sintra 07-08.2025 30 July - 9 August 2025. Seeing and imagining. Dzogchen retreat with James Low at Casa de Exercícios de Santo Inácio, Colares, in Sintra, Portugal. Imagining is the play of the ground source. If the source is seen then all that is imagined is non-dual illusion, like a mirage or a dream. If the …

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Legacy Planning and Final Arrangements Seminar Day Two 28:00

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Legacy planning means something different to each person. It should not be left for “someday” where it could end up creating tension and heartbreak. Brian Norris presented at Oregon Coast Community College Central Campus about how you can create a personalized legacy plan that is right for your family. Listen to a recording of the presentation Bria…

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Legacy Planning and Final Arrangements Seminar Day One 28:43

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Legacy planning means something different to each person. It should not be left for “someday” where it could end up creating tension and heartbreak. Brian Norris presented at Oregon Coast Community College Central Campus about how you can create a personalized legacy plan that is right for your family. Listen to a recording of the presentation Bria…

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42 Questions & Answers. [EN-IT] Zoom 06.2025 42:58

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June 4th 2025. James Low had invited questions from people watching his Zooms, which he began to answer. 1) Is consciousness and mind the same in Buddhism? Is my mind which is deluded and has its own habits and tendencies the same as the mind which is primordial, unborn and clear? If so why is the mind which I call mine deluded? 2) Are the explanat…

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2/2 Tantra & Dzogchen. [EN-PL] Wilga 05.2025 7:30:44

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May 14th – 18th, 2025. Tantra & Dzogchen. Dzogchen retreat with James Low in Wilga, Poland. The delusion that we exist as definable entities is the basis of all limited and limiting experience. Through dissolving our contrived identity into that of Padmasambhava, we become free to act in whatever ways will help sentient beings. The view of dzogchen…

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1/2 Tantra & Dzogchen. [EN-PL] Wilga 05.2025 8:16:45

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May 14th – 18th, 2025. Tantra & Dzogchen. Dzogchen retreat with James Low in Wilga, Poland. The delusion that we exist as definable entities is the basis of all limited and limiting experience. Through dissolving our contrived identity into that of Padmasambhava, we become free to act in whatever ways will help sentient beings. The view of dzogchen…

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2/2 Indestructible freedom. [EN-ES] Barcelona 11.2018 9:18:26

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November 8th – 11th, 2018. Indestructible freedom. Dzogchen retreat with James Low in Barcelona, Spain. “The retreat will focus on settling into the clarity which is present in all experience. Through meditation, including some of the methods of the semdzin and using chapter 8 of "Simply Being" we will open the space within which all obscurations a…

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1/2 Indestructible freedom. [EN-ES] Barcelona 11.2018 9:18:26

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November 8th – 11th, 2018. Indestructible freedom. Dzogchen retreat with James Low in Barcelona, Spain. “The retreat will focus on settling into the clarity which is present in all experience. Through meditation, including some of the methods of the semdzin and using chapter 8 of "Simply Being" we will open the space within which all obscurations a…

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4/4 Non-duality is simple. Wiesen 07.2025 6:50:34

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July 5th – 13th 2025. Non-duality is simple. Dzogchen retreat with James Low at Retreathaus Berghof, Wiesen, Germany: https://simplybeing.co.uk/events/berghof-2025/ James thought using Chapter 8 "The Direct Indication of Buddhahood beyond Classification, by Nuden Dorje" of his book "Simply Being" (available on Amazon): https://simplybeing.co.uk/wp-…

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3/4 Non-duality is simple. Wiesen 07.2025 8:18:27

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July 5th – 13th 2025. Non-duality is simple. Dzogchen retreat with James Low at Retreathaus Berghof, Wiesen, Germany: https://simplybeing.co.uk/events/berghof-2025/ James thought using Chapter 8 "The Direct Indication of Buddhahood beyond Classification, by Nuden Dorje" of his book "Simply Being" (available on Amazon): https://simplybeing.co.uk/wp-…

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2/4 Non-duality is simple. Wiesen 07.2025 9:04:37

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July 5th – 13th 2025. Non-duality is simple. Dzogchen retreat with James Low at Retreathaus Berghof, Wiesen, Germany: https://simplybeing.co.uk/events/berghof-2025/ James thought using Chapter 8 "The Direct Indication of Buddhahood beyond Classification, by Nuden Dorje" of his book "Simply Being" (available on Amazon): https://simplybeing.co.uk/wp-…

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Planning a Service For a Loved One who Died by Suicide 21:55

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When someone has died by suicide, there can be a lot of emotions and heartache involved. There can be a lot of questions on how to talk about the person after they have died and how to celebrate their life. In this episode, Brian will be talking about planning a funeral for someone who has died by suicide. If you are contemplating suicide or believ…

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What Should I Expect if an Autopsy Is Needed? 20:59

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Even though most Americans over the last decade have died due to chronic illness, over 2,000 adults die every year in accidents in Oregon alone. In this trilogy, we are going to talk about what to do if a loved one dies in an accident. This is the third in a three part series talking about types of accidental deaths, autopsy, and planning a funeral…

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What to Do if an Unexpected Death Occurs 25:49

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An accidental death can cause a lot of confusion and grief. Holding a service for a loved one who has died in an accident can be stressful and overwhelming. There are many things to consider after an unexpected or sudden death, especially when planning a service. In this episode, Brian talks about the different parts of a service and how they can b…

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1/4 Non-duality is simple. Wiesen 07.2025 9:48:38

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July 5th – 13th 2025. Non-duality is simple. Dzogchen retreat with James Low at Retreathaus Berghof, Wiesen, Germany: https://simplybeing.co.uk/events/berghof-2025/ James thought using Chapter 8 "The Direct Indication of Buddhahood beyond Classification, by Nuden Dorje" of his book "Simply Being" (available on Amazon): https://simplybeing.co.uk/wp-…

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The View of Dzogchen. Macclesfield 11.2003 5:30:27

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November 8th, 2003. The View of Dzogchen, in Macclesfield, UK. Full transcript of these teachings: http://bit.ly/3JzStri Audio file of this video: https://simplybeing.co.uk/audio-records/retreats/macclesfield-talks-1/ 📱 Instagram of excerpts: https://instagram.com/SBSangha_JamesLow 🎧 Poscasts of some teachings: https://simplybeing.co.uk/news/podcas…

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2/2 Audiobook "Buddha Shows the Way" in Portuguese 4:38:37

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Audiobook 'Buddha Shows the Way - A collection of public talks and teachings', by James Low and transtaled and spoken to Portuguese by Madalena PedrozaThis book contains a selection of edited public talks given by James Low. They cover a wide range of topics yet share a common theme: how to apply Buddhist teachings in our complex engagement with th…

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1/2 Audiobook "Buddha Shows the Way" in Portuguese 7:40:21

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Audiobook 'Buddha Shows the Way - A collection of public talks and teachings', by James Low and transtaled and spoken to Portuguese by Madalena Pedroza.This book contains a selection of edited public talks given by James Low. They cover a wide range of topics yet share a common theme: how to apply Buddhist teachings in our complex engagement with t…

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Open to Life: Emerson College, 16-21 June 2025, part 3 49:27

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Life comes as it comes. We do not know what events will arise and impact us. Struggling to stay in charge of what is occurring is exhausting while letting events determine our situation is unwise. The Buddhist Middle Way indicates that we can rest in open awareness while avoiding the extremes of over-involvement and under-involvement. We will focus…

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Open to Life: Emerson College, 16-21 June 2025, part 2 1:28:05

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Life comes as it comes. We do not know what events will arise and impact us. Struggling to stay in charge of what is occurring is exhausting while letting events determine our situation is unwise. The Buddhist Middle Way indicates that we can rest in open awareness while avoiding the extremes of over-involvement and under-involvement. We will focus…

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Open to Life: Emerson College, 16-21 June 2025, part 1 1:24:00

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Life comes as it comes. We do not know what events will arise and impact us. Struggling to stay in charge of what is occurring is exhausting while letting events determine our situation is unwise. The Buddhist Middle Way indicates that we can rest in open awareness while avoiding the extremes of over-involvement and under-involvement. We will focus…

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43 Questions & Answers. [EN-ES] Zoom 07.2025 1:30:18

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July 2nd 2025. James Low had invited questions from people watching his Zooms, which he began to answer. 1) I am a US citizen seriously dismayed by the current state of politics particularly in the US. I am so upset by the prospects that I completely exclude all news and refrain from discussions on the topic. Withdrawing in this way is good for my …

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43 Questions & Answers. [EN-DE] Zoom 07.2025 1:34:13

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July 2nd 2025. James Low had invited questions from people watching his Zooms, which he began to answer. 1) I am a US citizen seriously dismayed by the current state of politics particularly in the US. I am so upset by the prospects that I completely exclude all news and refrain from discussions on the topic. Withdrawing in this way is good for my …

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43 Questions & Answers. [EN-RO] Zoom 07.2025 1:26:22

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July 2nd 2025. James Low had invited questions from people watching his Zooms, which he began to answer. 1) I am a US citizen seriously dismayed by the current state of politics particularly in the US. I am so upset by the prospects that I completely exclude all news and refrain from discussions on the topic. Withdrawing in this way is good for my …

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43 Questions & Answers. Zoom 07.2025 52:34

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July 2nd 2025. James Low had invited questions from people watching his Zooms, which he began to answer. Note: the constant cuts in this video result from the removal of James Low's periods of silence, while waiting for the consecutive translation from the German translator. "(0:00) I am a US citizen seriously dismayed by the current state of polit…

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43 Questions & Answers. [EN-PT] Zoom 07.2025 1:24:54

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July 2nd 2025. James Low had invited questions from people watching his Zooms, which he began to answer. 1) I am a US citizen seriously dismayed by the current state of politics particularly in the US. I am so upset by the prospects that I completely exclude all news and refrain from discussions on the topic. Withdrawing in this way is good for my …

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43 Questions & Answers. [EN-RU] Zoom 07.2025 1:25:46

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July 2nd 2025. James Low had invited questions from people watching his Zooms, which he began to answer. 1) I am a US citizen seriously dismayed by the current state of politics particularly in the US. I am so upset by the prospects that I completely exclude all news and refrain from discussions on the topic. Withdrawing in this way is good for my …

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43 Questions & Answers. [EN-PL] Zoom 07.2025 1:20:39

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July 2nd 2025. James Low had invited questions from people watching his Zooms, which he began to answer. 1) I am a US citizen seriously dismayed by the current state of politics particularly in the US. I am so upset by the prospects that I completely exclude all news and refrain from discussions on the topic. Withdrawing in this way is good for my …

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Should a Child attend a Funeral? 19:16

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Deciding whether or not to bring a child to a funeral is a very difficult and sometimes overwhelming decision. Brian Norris talks about how to decide whether a child should attend a funeral and how to present the choice of whether to go or not to a child. This podcast references an article written by Kenneth J. Doka, Ph.D., a professor of psycholog…

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How to Talk to My Child about the Passing of a Loved One? 16:47

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Grief is a difficult subject to talk about, especially when talking about it to a child for the first time. Brian talks about ways to help a child process grief and understand the permanence of death. He covers how grief can be expressed through the body and through actions, as well as how to explain the feeling of grief to a child. There are activ…

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Talking to Your Adult Children about Your Final Wishes 23:07

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While most deaths today are due to chronic illness such as heart disease and cancers, death can occur unexpectedly in accidents and sudden severe illness. This is why it is important to start the conversation about final wishes early. In this episode, Brian talks about what things should be addressed in a conversation about death. He explains what …

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No gain, no loss. Zoom 06.2025 2:44:40

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June 28th 2025. No gain, no loss. Zoom teachings with James Low. The eight worldy concerns (or dharmas) are stimulated by attachment and aversion: • hope for happiness and fear of suffering, • hope for fame and fear of insignificance, • hope for praise and fear of blame, • hope for gain and fear of loss. Note: the constant cuts in this video result…

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No gain, no loss. [EN-PL] Zoom 06.2025 4:30:02

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June 28th 2025. No gain, no loss. Zoom teachings with James Low. The eight worldy concerns (or dharmas) are stimulated by attachment and aversion: • hope for happiness and fear of suffering, • hope for fame and fear of insignificance, • hope for praise and fear of blame, • hope for gain and fear of loss. Full transcript of these teachings (English …

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No gain, no loss. [EN-RO] Zoom 06.2025 4:41:50

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June 28th 2025. No gain, no loss. Zoom teachings with James Low. The eight worldy concerns (or dharmas) are stimulated by attachment and aversion: • hope for happiness and fear of suffering, • hope for fame and fear of insignificance, • hope for praise and fear of blame, • hope for gain and fear of loss. Full transcript of these teachings (English …

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No gain, no loss. [EN-PT] Zoom 06.2025 4:29:09

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June 28th 2025. No gain, no loss. Zoom teachings with James Low. The eight worldy concerns (or dharmas) are stimulated by attachment and aversion: • hope for happiness and fear of suffering, • hope for fame and fear of insignificance, • hope for praise and fear of blame, • hope for gain and fear of loss. Full transcript of these teachings (English …

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No gain, no loss. [EN-RU] Zoom 06.2025 4:36:49

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June 28th 2025. No gain, no loss. Zoom teachings with James Low. The eight worldy concerns (or dharmas) are stimulated by attachment and aversion: • hope for happiness and fear of suffering, • hope for fame and fear of insignificance, • hope for praise and fear of blame, • hope for gain and fear of loss. Full transcript of these teachings (English …

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No gain, no loss. [EN-DE] Zoom 06.2025 5:18:28

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June 28th 2025. No gain, no loss. Zoom teachings with James Low. The eight worldy concerns (or dharmas) are stimulated by attachment and aversion: • hope for happiness and fear of suffering, • hope for fame and fear of insignificance, • hope for praise and fear of blame, • hope for gain and fear of loss. Full transcript of these teachings (English …

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No gain, no loss. [EN-ES] Zoom 06.2025 4:42:15

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June 28th 2025. No gain, no loss. Zoom teachings with James Low. The eight worldy concerns (or dharmas) are stimulated by attachment and aversion: • hope for happiness and fear of suffering, • hope for fame and fear of insignificance, • hope for praise and fear of blame, • hope for gain and fear of loss. Full transcript of these teachings (English …

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Everything is in here and now 4:46

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Extract from "Wisdom and Compassion", on March 7-8th 2025, weekend teachings with James Low at Townley Hall in Macclesfield, UK: https://youtu.be/jtjlM1CYuN4 Wisdom and Compassion are often said to be like the two wings of a bird. With their collaboration, we can fly free of the snares of samsara and its false dualism. We will integrate the wisdom …

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Siddharta 5:10

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Extract from "Wisdom and Compassion", on March 7-8th 2025, weekend teachings with James Low at Townley Hall in Macclesfield, UK: https://youtu.be/jtjlM1CYuN4 Wisdom and Compassion are often said to be like the two wings of a bird. With their collaboration, we can fly free of the snares of samsara and its false dualism. We will integrate the wisdom …

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What are phenomena? 7:20

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Extract from "Wisdom and Compassion", on March 7-8th 2025, weekend teachings with James Low at Townley Hall in Macclesfield, UK: https://youtu.be/jtjlM1CYuN4 Wisdom and Compassion are often said to be like the two wings of a bird. With their collaboration, we can fly free of the snares of samsara and its false dualism. We will integrate the wisdom …