This week we are continuing our discussion of the 6 Paramitas.  This week is the paramita of Exertion.

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Continuing with our series on the 6 Paramitas by delving into the paramita of Patience.

One thing that may need clarification is an expression that I used in the talk, 'idiot compassion.'  I defer to Pema Chodron for a great explanation:  Idiot compassion is a great expression, which was actually coined by Trungpa Rinpoche. It refers to something we all do a lot of and call it compassion. In some ways, it's whats called enabling. It's the general tendency to give people what they want because you can't bear to see them suffering. Basically, you're not giving them what they need. You're trying to get away from your feeling of I can't bear to see them suffering. In other words, you're doing it for yourself. You're not really doing it for them.

This week we tackle the second Paramita, Discipline. 

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After a missed week due to the my internet connection being down, the Enlighten Up Podcast returns this week to continue the series on the 6 Paramitas.  This week we focus on the first Paramita, Generosity. 

In addition, we answer a couple of Karma questions from a listener, Abbey.  Get your science cap out for these.


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This week we're talking the Six Paramitas or Transcendental Virtues.  These are the practices of a Boddhisattva or one who vows to put the needs of others above himself. 

The Six Paramitas:

1. Generosity
2. Discipline
   
3. Patience
4. Exertion
5. Meditation
6. Prajna (Transcendental Wisdom)

We take a broad look at each of these and how they relate to our Buddhist path.