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The Science of Touch and Loving Kindness
This podcast discusses the origins of cultural ideas surrounding touch and how they differ from East Asian traditions, specifically the practice of loving kindness, which has been proven to have numerous physical and emotional benefits when directed at others.
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The Dalai Lama once said, "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion."
1:15:30 - 1:17:34 (02:03)
Summary
The Dalai Lama once said, "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion." Compassion is the feeling of concern for another person's suffering, and it has the power to alleviate pain and improve circumstances.
ChapterThe Science of Touch and Loving Kindness
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PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the loving kindness practice that comes from East Asian traditions and its benefits.
1:17:35 - 1:22:37 (05:01)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the loving kindness practice that comes from East Asian traditions and its benefits. The speaker talks about the positive effects of kindness on stress and physiology as well as studies showing how being kind to someone can make them kinder to others.