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Nov 2019
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If You Hear These Words Inside Your Hear...

Mooji
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In these closing words of the Zmar Silent Retreat, Moojibaba reads a letter which opens up a deep looking into the nature of pure consciousness, 'I Am' presence, and the arising in consciousness of the conditioned person. Moojibaba explores in depth the difference between ‘Nirguna Brahman’ — God without attributes, absolute awareness — and ‘Saguna Brahman’ ... Show More
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