Published Feb 2, 2022

Why Self-Hatred Makes No Sense | Matthew Brensilver

Matthew Brensilver delves into the profound themes of mortality, ethics, and self-love through a Buddhist lens, advocating for surrendering to the present, evolving personal ethics to combat global suffering, and transforming self-hatred into self-love through forgiveness and acceptance.

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Handling Mortality

Ethical Living

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