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Samadhi: The Reliable Path to Wisdom, Joy and Happiness

With Yahel Avigur recorded on June 9, 2024.

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Samadhi is the art of nourishing, gathering, and collecting the heart. Highly regarded by the Buddha, this practice relies on honesty and wisdom, reliably leading to joy and happiness, and inclines the heart towards the depth of the path. In this session, we will open a door to cultivating this skill.

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