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340 - Five Kinds of Appropriate Longing (1 of 2)

340 - Five Kinds of Appropriate Longing (1 of 2)4 days ago22 min

Many people think that the aim of Buddhism is let go of any kind of longing. However, without wholesome desires – to awaken, to act ethically, to honor your relationships, etc. – you wouldn't progress in practice. I discuss five kinds of appropriate longing based loosely on the Vajrayana teaching of the five wisdom energies.