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Beautiful and beloved communities in the Dharma – the practice of inclusive and diverse sanghas.

With Larry Yang recorded on January 14, 2018.

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Worldwide Insight talk from Larry Yang: “Beautiful and Beloved Communities in the Dharma: The Practice of Inclusive and Diverse Sanghas”. Guided meditation, Dharma talk and Q&A.

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