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Podcast: Mind Body Health & Politics
Episode: Peter Coyote on Buddhism's Practical Wisdom for Modern Life
Description: Dear Friends,How can we find peace and purpose amid the turmoil and distraction of the modern world? Actor, author, and Zen Buddhist priest Peter Coyote believes the answer lies in the timeless wisdom of Buddhism – translated for our modern lives.In my latest interview, Peter and I explore:* The Buddhist concept of "dependent origination" and its relevance to our interconnected world* How meditation can help us contain and investigate our emotions, leading to more dignified living* The power of "radical optimism" in the face of life's uncertainties...