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Nov 2023
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Right Perception and Buddhism | Ajahn Br...

BUDDHIST SOCIETY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Ajahn Brahmali explains the importance of right perception in our spiritual practice, and how this guides us to become a more moral and kind person, and experience deep meditation.

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