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Feeling Tone as a Door to Awareness, Compassion and Wisdom

With Antonia Sumbundu recorded on November 24, 2024.

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In this practice related talk, we will explore the profound concept of “Feeling Tone or Vedena” and how it serves as a gateway to deeper awareness, compassion, and wisdom in our lives. Feeling Tone, often referred to as the raw and immediate tonality of our experiences, holds the key to unlocking a more profound connection with ourselves and the world around us.

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