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How to Tell Orthodoxy from Cults
How to Tell Orthodoxy from Cults: Ethics and Human Benefit | Peking University Q&A Session
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Chapters
00:00
Opening: Courage, indecision, and the wisdom of discernment
00:39
Facing uncertainty: considering consequences and the value of foresight
01:59
Tradition, materialism, and the balance of inner and outer life
06:10
Faith, conflict, and the roots of religious harmony
10:02
Distinguishing orthodoxy and cults: ethics, benefit, and human nature
15:12
Anxiety, karma, and the ups and downs of spiritual practice
17:52
Filial piety, belief, and the generational gap in faith
22:27
Ethics in the workplace: values, compassion, and global perspective
26:43
Tibetan Buddhism in Han regions: development, challenges, and integration
31:36
Dzogchen and the relevance of direct realization in modern life
35:14
Wealth, happiness, and the meaning of contentment
42:31
Theory and practice: the gap between knowledge and transformation
1:00:04
Education, tradition, and the cultivation of conscience
1:10:51
The spirit of altruism: public welfare, responsibility, and collective action
1:19:47
Spreading wisdom: missionary spirit, humility, and the future of faith
1:25:01
Balancing busyness, resilience, and the art of letting go
1:27:32
Closing: gratitude, kindness, and the hope for a better world
