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When spiritual commitment demands abandoning secular service

My teacher says I need to abandon my psychology practice to fully commit to Dharma but abandoning my patients feels like spiritual materialism.

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Traditional renunciation teachings are conflicting with modern ways of serving others, creating doubt about what constitutes authentic spiritual dedication.

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