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Episode 14, 13 February 2015, Indulging in Superstitions. [10:11]Intro: Welcome to Buddhism Guide’s Audio blog. A contemporary look at Gautama Buddha’s Teachings, from Karma Yeshe Rabgye. For more information, visit: http://www.buddhismguide.org You can find more episodes of this audio blog on iTunes and Stitcher Podcasts. A transcript of this episode is available at http://buddhismguide.org/audio-blog-archive/audio-blog-transcripts/episode-14-transcript-indulging-in-superstitionsEpisode 14: Indulging in Superstitions. [00:45]1. Superstition as a way of avoiding responsibility. For centuries, people have been indulging in superstitions, lucky charms, omens, divinations, and fortune telling. They've used these things to help them make decisions and keep them from taking responsibility for their own actions.2. The Harm Caused by Superstition. [03:45] You may say there's no harm done, but I beg to differ. These two stories show just how harmful this type of trickery can be. I believe t