Can ancient Buddhist wisdom guide us through modern collapse? Abby Shepard bridges 2,600-year-old teachings with contemporary challenges, explaining how meditation cultivates compassion and clarity essential for effective activism. For anyone curious about Buddhism teachings, this episode reveals how embodied practice transforms both personal suffering and systemic harm, offering grounded hope during times of extreme uncertainty. 

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⏰Timestamps

00:00 Intro of Show

02:02 Wisdom from Abby Shepard

10:07 Interconnection of Abby’s Family Legacy into Pursuing Her Mission

18:27 Buddhist Philosophy and Its Impact to Social Justice

24:31 Alignment of Buddhist Teachings to Her Activism

29:52 How to Intertwine One’s Core Values to Your Life

33:59 Importance of Finding Your Own Community

38:15 Last Piece of Wisdom from Abby

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