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S4E22 The First of Four Noble Truths: Suffering and Peace

S4E22 The First of Four Noble Truths: Suffering and Peace

Update: 2025-01-21
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This episode delves into the First Noble Truth of Buddhism, which asserts the inevitability of suffering as a universal human experience. We discuss the differences between pain and suffering, the implications of expectations on our emotional state, and how Buddhist practices can help us cope with life's challenges. 
• Explaining the First Noble Truth and its significance 
• Understanding suffering as a universal experience 
• Distinguishing between pain and suffering 
• The role of expectations in creating suffering 
• Emphasizing the power of self-reflection and acceptance 
• Encouraging mindfulness practices to navigate suffering 

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S4E22 The First of Four Noble Truths: Suffering and Peace

S4E22 The First of Four Noble Truths: Suffering and Peace

Peter Economou, Ph.D. and Nikki Rubin, Psy.D.