Radical Acceptance

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Radical acceptence Stephen Pende

When we have discovered our own inner purity, inner compassion, and inner love, we can then see the reflection of this purity and loving-kindness in others. But if we have not contacted these qualities within ourselves, we will see everyone as ugly and limited. For whatever we see every day in outer reality is actually nothing more than a projection of our own inner reality. - Lama Yeshe

Radical Acceptance - Part 1a - I love myself

Dwelling deep within our heart, and within the hearts of all beings without exception, is an inexhaustible source of love and wisdom. And the ultimate purpose of all spiritual practices, whether they are called Buddhist or not, is to uncover and make contact with this essentially pure nature. - Lama Yeshe

Radical Acceptance - Part 1b - I love myself

Self-Kindness is necessary if you want to open to others. The biggest obstacles to Bodhicitta is the harsh voice in your head.

Radical Acceptance - Part 2a - Self-Compassion

Practicing Self-compassion in daily life with a guided meditation.

Radical Acceptance - Part 2b - Self-compassion

Forgiveness means giving up all hope of a better past.

Radical Acceptance - Part 3 - Forgiveness

The root of all problems is the distortion of reality based on the identification with the narrative Self.

Radical Acceptance - Part 4a - Ultimate Medicine

Stephan Wormland, MA in clinical psychology and trained in Gestalt therapy. He has studied and practiced meditation in multiple Buddhist traditions for over 30 years and spent altogether 5 years in meditation retreats. Stephan was a monk in the Tibetan tradition for 11 years and teaches meditation in Buddhist centers in Europe.

Radical Acceptance - Part 1a - I love myself

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