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Daily Meditation Recordings, with Martin Aylward – Week of May 15 – 19, 2023

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Martin Aylward

We’re fortunate that Martin Aylward has generously offered to lead our daily meditation sessions for Europe and the UK. To find out more about Martin, and to view his other contributions to Sangha Live, click here. Recordings will be posted by the end of the day of the live session.

Breath is an expression of everything

May 15, 2023

ॐ- Three parts of breathing: Arising, Expressing, Fading

May 16, 2023

Breathing without ownership

May 17, 2023

Life is irrepressible

May 18, 2023

Breath in, smile! Breath out, relax!

May 19, 2023

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