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Jul 13
39m 57s

The Mask and the Mirror

ERIK IRELAND
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A wandering actor discovers a mysterious mask that reveals not only the hidden truths of others but the tender grief and shame he’s carried within himself. Inspired by the teachings of Padmasambhava, this gentle bedtime story is a meditative journey of healing, self-discovery, and the luminous heart beneath it all.

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