When we hear the word renunciation , it can sometimes sound harsh — like giving up everything joyful in life or retreating from the world. But in the Vajrayāna Buddhist tradition, renunciation has a much deeper and more compassionate meaning. It is not about rejecting life, but about letting go of the habits that keep us trapped in suffering, so that we can live with greater freedom, clarity, and love for all beings. Renunciation as Freedom, Not Deprivation In Vajrayāna, renu

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