Realistic & Unrealistic Actions – Ep 88

October 14, 2016
Realistic & Unrealistic Actions – Ep 88
Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun!
Realistic & Unrealistic Actions – Ep 88

Oct 14 2016 |

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Show Notes

Different actions bring about different results. Depending on these results, actions may be called skillful or unskillful, right or wrong, realistic or unrealistic. Positive types of actions (physical, verbal or mental) may be called realistic because they improve the quality of one’s life. They also happen to improve the quality of lives of others. In this podcast Professor Thurman explains why some types of actions may be called skillful and realistic, while others may not.

This episode was recorded on June 8, 2016 at Menla Mountain Retreat.

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