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When tantric teachings about karma feel cruel after tragedy

My brother died in a car accident and my teacher said it was his karma and now I want to punch everyone who talks about compassion.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Traditional explanations for suffering are providing no comfort and instead creating rage against the spiritual framework meant to provide meaning.

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