ENEMIES: From War to Wisdom

Why do we need enemies? From intimate relationships to politics, tribalism, and community, we cannot seem to stop dehumanizing each other. Are chronic conflicts in our families, societies, and nations inevitable? In this podcast, Polly ...more

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August 19, 2019 00:52:43
ENEMIES: From War to Wisdom Episode 20: Introducing Sarah Brodie, Co-host for Real Dialogue Live Events

ENEMIES: From War to Wisdom Episode 20: Introducing Sarah Brodie, Co-host for Real Dialogue Live Events

Preparing to bring the podcast live, on-stage, we interview Sarah Brodie, a Dialogue Therapist from Toronto, who will co-host Real Dialogue for Opposing Sides...

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August 01, 2019 01:00:36
ENEMIES: From War to Wisdom Episode 19: Once Again, What is the Human Self?

ENEMIES: From War to Wisdom Episode 19: Once Again, What is the Human Self?

Most of us find it confusing to see/hear/feel “the self.” We somehow believe it’s inside our bodies or is the same thing as our...

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July 05, 2019 00:50:59
ENEMIES: From War to Wisdom Episode 18: Clearing the Fog of War

ENEMIES: From War to Wisdom Episode 18: Clearing the Fog of War

As the history of Homo Sapiens suggests, we are more likely to be at war against others in our species, than to be able...

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June 05, 2019 00:45:22
ENEMIES: From War to Wisdom Episode 17: What is War?

ENEMIES: From War to Wisdom Episode 17: What is War?

In North American society, we make war on our enemies, opposing ideals, cancer, drugs, bullying, and false news. What do we mean and what...

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May 29, 2019 00:49:30
ENEMIES: From War to Wisdom Episode 16: Speaking the Truth Kindly

ENEMIES: From War to Wisdom Episode 16: Speaking the Truth Kindly

In this podcast we will return again to the way we speak to ourselves and others. Once again, we will tune into the problem...

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April 28, 2019 00:41:58
ENEMIES: From War to Wisdom Episode 15 Dressed to Kill: Appearance as Power

ENEMIES: From War to Wisdom Episode 15 Dressed to Kill: Appearance as Power

The Buddha repeatedly taught that we should regard ourselves and others by the consequences of our actions (including our speech) and not by our...

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