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Wisdom of the World Episodes

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    Compassion

    The need for compassion in a changing world

  2. Humility

    'The really wise man is he who learns from everyone'

  3. The Dark Night

    Examining physical and metaphorical darkness and stories about it from around the world

  4. Forgiveness

    Why is it so hard to forgive and forget and is true repentance possible?

  5. Detachment

    A look at philosophies of detachment and the renunciation of worldy goods

  6. Laughter

    'Clowns help the world run'. A look at the importance of laughter and humour

  7. Wisdom of Unknowing

    A look at the wisdom gained by other means than mere facts

  8. Common Sense

    What is common sense and where can it be found today?

  9. The Fool

    'The shadow which shapes the light'. A look at the role of Holy Fools

  10. Trickster

    The global character of the Trickster and what they tell us about the way the world is

  11. Silence

    'Absence of words doesn't mean absence of communication'

  12. The Vision of Wisdom

    What is wisdom and where do we find it?