Remember, Remember

"Remember, Remember" is a Dharma talk that seeks to help us find the compassionate heart to speak with others about difficult topics skillfully.Against the backdrop of a contentious election and the historical significance of Guy Fawkes Day, we explore one of the most challenging aspects of Buddhist practice: maintaining compassion when our convictions collide with those of our friends, family, and community.Drawing on the Buddha's teachings on Right Speech, loving-kindness, and non-hatred, we examine how political disagreements can become personal divisions and why being right doesn't always mean being skillful as well as how to establish healthy boundaries without abandoning compassion.Can we disagree without dehumanizing? Can we stand firmly against harmful beliefs without cultivating hatred toward those who hold them? And can we celebrate victory without taking pleasure in someone else's suffering?We don't have to agree with one another to practice kindness toward one another. Enjoy!https://bio.reverendgeorgebeecher.com