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Bearing Witness and Not Knowing: Using our Practice in Challenging Situations

Bearing Witness and Not Knowing: Using our Practice in Challenging Situations

Update: 2017-03-11

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In this beautiful talk Martin talks about the Buddhist practices of Bearing Witness and Not Knowing. Martin works in the field of hospice care and, using his work as a background, he discusses how we act when we are confronted with a challenging situation, especially one where we are unable to change what is happening. How do you stand shoulder to shoulder with someone when you cannot act to relieve their suffering? This inspiring talk has relevance for everyone facing today's world.

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Bearing Witness and Not Knowing: Using our Practice in Challenging Situations

Bearing Witness and Not Knowing: Using our Practice in Challenging Situations