exist in essential nature

English translation: be an important part of the universe

10:50 Feb 9, 2007

English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Philosophy

English term or phrase: exist in essential nature

About introducing yoga to prisoners.

"And then, of course, to invite them to see that they're not alone, that **humans exist in essential nature**, and that basically is the best gift a teacher can give to a prisoner."

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Anette Herbert KudoZ activity Questions: 666 (4 open) (5 without valid answers) (45 closed without grading) Answers: 459
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Selected answer:be an important part of the universe

Explanation:
...something like this. I think in this context it means to show them that they are not just singled out people but that they are necessary parts of something big, universe or something...

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Julia Leifeld
United Kingdom
Local time: 04:32

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Thanks for the explanation
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be an important part of the universe

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be an important part of the universe

Julia Leifeld
United Kingdom
Local time: 04:32
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Thanks for the explanation

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