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Aug 2020
28 m

138 - Sticky Hair Monster

NOAH RASHETA
About this episode
In this podcast episode, I will talk about the Buddhist story of Sticky Hair Monster and the prince who tried to battle him. This story points to the battle that often takes place in our minds against our own thoughts, feelings, and emotions.

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