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Dec 2023
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Guided Meditation | Ajahn Brahm | 2 Dece...

BUDDHIST SOCIETY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Ajahn Brahm wrote the first half of his book "Opening the Door of Your Heart" in roughly 14 hours. Ajahn attributes this accomplishment to meditation and explains how this energizes our mind and body.

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