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    Don’t Push

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    Ajahn AmaroPublished January 22, 2018 · Updated October 21, 2026 · 1 min read

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    Don't Push is a book by Ajahn Amaro, the second in his series of four on the brahma-vihāras, the “sublime abidings” of the heart. It looks at karuṇā, or compassion, through compulsive helping, numbness, and the Buddha's teaching on caring in action. Read it below or save a copy with the Download PDF link.

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