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EPISODE · Dec 28, 2020 · 7 MIN

81 - The Philosopher and the Boatman

from Bodhi Light Tales · host Fo Guang Podcast

How might we measure the value of one’s life? A philosopher was curious about the purpose of a boatman's life, and decided to ask the boatman.

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How might we measure the value of one’s life? A philosopher was curious about the purpose of a boatman's life, and decided to ask the boatman.

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How might we measure the value of one’s life? A philosopher was curious about the purpose of a boatman's life, and decided to ask the boatman.

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